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Bangladesh
Introduction
Key Facts

Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Landscape
Climate
Regions
The People
A Brief History
Government and Politics
The Economy

Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Notional Pride
Identity， Race， and Religion
Status
Work Ethic
Attitudes Toward Gender
Attitudes Toward Other Countries
Attitude to Time
Hospitality

Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
The Calendars
Important Events， Festivals， and National Holiday
Family Ceremonies and Traditions
Religion
Folklore
Superstitions

Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Attitude Toward Foreigners
Making Conversation
Meeting Bangladeshis
Dress
Visiting Bangladeshi Homes
Going Out With Foreigners

Chapter 05 PRIVATE & FAMILY LIFE
Who is FamilY
Elders
The Household
Keeping the House in Order
Women
Children
Education
The Changing Family

Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Bengali Cuisine
Dining] Out
Cultural Activities
Sports and Games
Shopping for Pleasure
Sightseeing
Archaeological Sites

Chapter 07 TRAVEL， HEALTH， & SAFETY
Visas and Other Documents
Entry Points and Arrivals
Intercity Travel
Getting Around Town
Where to Stay
Health
Safety

Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFIN6
The Business Climate
Business Culture
Meetings
Presentations
Negotiations
Contracts
Managing Disagreement
Corruption
Women in Business

Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Language
Greetings
Body Language
Humor
The Media
Services
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People

Exercises