Traditional affair

The marriage ceremony is the top most pompous and interesting among the entire social ceremonies in Bangladesh. It is one of the main festivals to poor, middle even upper class people. People of all classes spend their utmost economic ability for this purpose. Hence, Bengali people are very free to spend more for this ceremony. It has been centenary from a long time. In ancient time, bribe did not have any choice to choose her husband. The parents of bride took all types of decision regarding bride. At present, the environment Has been changed due to women education. Now a day, the women education has developed in Bangladesh. In Different sector, women have developed. At the same time, the dignity of women has increased. So, now a days, the personal choice of bribe regarding marry is bride got importance. There some interesting stage in Bengali marriage ceremony. Such as Panchini (engagement), Gaye halud, Biye, Bashar Shajja, Bou-Bhat etc. Of cource, another some functions are also arranged depends on the financial ability of the people.
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Text source: Independent (Magazine, 2006)