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Great video! You should do a video about Puerto Ricans. One of our freedom fighters, Pedro Albizu Campos, was actually involved in writing the first Irish constitution!
Definitely was not expecting a 1hour long video about Bengali Culture. There isn’t many in-depth videos like this about Bengal on TH-cam. Much appreciated Cognito
As a Bengali (from West Bengal), it makes me sad to think how much turmoil my ancestors had to go through and how we were pulled down from the riches to rags. But we are growing again and we are growing fast. I hope one day both West Bengal and Bangladesh will hold high places in the world in terms of science, technology, arts and culture.
There's no high places to hold for West Bengal, Brother. It's either India or India. Growth, prosperity or whatever, the only torchbearer of the Bengali people is 🇧🇩
@@shohartoislam7106the Bangladesh which is right now existing has well deviated from what it was when it was freed from Pakistan. Bengali culture is desperately murdered in Bangladesh and imposed with Islamic western style culture. Bengali culture will stay alive till the day India exists. India promotes diversity but Bangladesh doesn't seems to do so. Even ur comments show how u are disregarding India as ur freedom giver.
Thank you! I am really happy to hear the you enjoyed the video. I think it's so important for people in the diaspora to learn about their heritage and I'm glad this video helped you with that 😀
@@temptemp4174 what kind of question is that? west bengali people are a part of the nation of india and they have a bengali identity as well as a indian identity and bond with the nation. its not as easy just join bangladesh. people had a choice to migrate from their land and go to east bengal/east pakistan aka bangladesh from their home in west bengal due to the whims of the british, some did and the rest chose to stay in the land they have been living as their ancestors did before them. the idea of East Pakistan wasn't originally for "Bengali people" it was for a Muslim nation like Pakistan, it was later that it turned out to be Bangaldesh- for the Bangla People identity rather than the East-West Pakistani Muslim identity. India is a land where there are many ethnic groups co exists and these groups are of all religions- Gujrati, Tamils,Kashmiris,Marathis Punjabis,Telugus,Malayalis,Kannadigas and more, Everything isnt as easy and dandy as you think it to be and the logic behind your question is void.
@@harlowida It's occupied by Pakistanis.If you don't see yourself as Indian then get the f*ck out of here and go to Pakistan.Non-Muslim people live in Kashmir as well, it is their home and they see themselves as Indians.
@@sidharth9046 EXACTLY!!!I am a Bangali from West Bengal and I am INDIAN.Bangladesh emerged from India and so she can feel free to join us if the Baangals want so, BUT NEVER ASK US TO SEPARATE OURSELVES FROM INDIA!!!!
I am a Bengali from Bangladesh 🇧🇩. You won’t find that much detailed video about Bengali people on TH-cam. This guy definitely deserves a hats off for such an informative video. Respect to you man. 🫡 I really appreciate your effort. ❤
@@biswas003 Guvarputtar! are you ashamed of your history?😆😂🤣 Lets check history, Sanata Dharm is the religion of some Aryans, Where is the birth place of sanatani aryans? Ans : Indus valley Where is the indus Valley ? Ans : Pakistan 😆 Who are the 1st immigrants of India? Ans : Sanatanis.😆😂🤣 Now, go back to Pakistan, oops🤭, you can't even go there because you lost that land to Muslims during Independence. Indian Santanis will forever be called immigrants for India and Pakistan now.😆😂🤣
@@Game_Hero That's not gonna happen when there's so many people that are already fine with living as a separate country the past is the past think it as Korea I don't think North Korea and South Korea would ever want to reunited again when they already have their own laws and leaders.
@@KanadMondal Germans reunified, Italians reunified, Vietnamese reunified, why couldn't Bengalis against a colonial-era border imposed by a foreign power?
Bengali Hindu from Bangladesh here. 🇧🇩🚩🕉️ Proud of my country and proud to be Bengali. Our history was glorious. Proud of our leaders, scientists, poets, scholars and every intellectuals. We're people of our soil, books and revolution. Our proud our hope our Bangla. Joy Bangla 🇧🇩🇮🇳
@@ayushdebbarma7585 while we fight with our brothers and sisters, the string pullers upstairs are laughing at us. I wonder when we will understand this.
I'm a Bangladeshi Buddhist from Chittagong. I moved to France at 13 yo with family. While I appreciate all the opportunities that France provided me, I also missed Bangladesh. I felt robbed of a Bengali growing up experience, kind of a "nostalgic attachment" you can call it. But I feel like this video explains why I felt that way better than I ever could put into words. Thank you ❤️
You didn't miss much. Most bengalis can only dream of living in a country like France. While the culture, food is decent in BD, the quality of life is terrible
Trying to understand one's identity is a very important feeling. People are attracted to their roots naturally. I am happy you felt validated by this video.
Just watched on Nebula! My wife and I, two of the most obnoxious proud Bengali bores you could imagine, who pride ourselves on knowing our history and culture, learnt so much. I am so blown away that you’ve managed such an expansive overview and I love all the attention to little details. Food! Football! Some innovative pronunciations too 😜 So many references! Like an academic thesis. I especially appreciated the medieval history, as well as detailed coverage of the horrors of Partition and the 1970s. My family were heavily involved with relief efforts after the cyclone and then the war, episodes that so few in the West know much about, with most coverage about Independence focusing on the Western border. At times it was a really hard watch, but you’ve done an amazing job. খুব ভালো, জয় বাংলা!
Yeah bro..I'm from hooghly..i feel very proud and safe in bengal..i live in Kolkata for 2years rn..what a peace..i never see any religious fighte in Kolkata.....Bengal is a total culture..no one can beat.
You won't believe how many times during this video I've cried. Something about the rise and fall of our people gave me all kinds of emotions. Thank you for describing our culture and our people in your own unique way.
I am proud I am a Bangladeshi Hindu Woman 🕉🇧🇩 "We got Bengali language in exchange of blood. International Mother Language Day is celebrated on February 21 for the honor of Bengali. Jai Bangla Jai Bangabandhu
Bangladeshi here 🇧🇩 I must congratulate you on your research. Excellent video, really enjoyed it. Bengal once had everything, and I hope our best days are ahead of us. I feel it in my heart that Mother Bengal will one day regain her lost glory....her culture, beauty and industrial prowess will once again inspire many around the globe. জয় বাংলা।
Here's a random American wishing you guys the best of luck! I know your people can meet your expectations and fulfill your dreams, because you've done it before.
@@semaj_5022 thanks but our idea of success is different from GDP yardstick of measuring success. Struggle etc is our forte and pursuit of aspirational goods/services does not drive us...Instead one measures the fruitfulness of one's life in terms of inner strife to reach greater good. I doubt if ever a western raised sensibility can understand this ethos...its very very different way of living than the west. Many parts of India share this ethos and is one common thing that binds us rather than language/food/dress.
@@semaj_5022 struggle free existence is not our aspiration. Definition of health is different here with chubby round considered healthy. Thanks anyways
As a Sylheti Bengali from North-Eastern India, all I have to say is thank you so much for presenting my culture so beautifully. Us Bengalis have a great contribution for this country's independence and shaping its culture. I feel so proud to be a Bangali. Ami gorbito ami Bangali.
I am a Bengali Muslim. I am currently in Rangamati, the most important city of Chittagong Hill Tracts. Here Bengali, Chakma, Marma, tribals, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Christians all live together very peacefully. 🇧🇩😊
I am Indian Hindu Bengali. Bengali Hindus Are Real Bengali. Muslim are convert to Hindu Realigion. 1203 Iktiyaruddin - Mohammad - Baktiyar Khilji Attacks Bengal . Turki Army Killed Every Hindu And Buddism In Bengal. 1946 Direct War very Hindu Bengali killed. 2 - 5 Million Hindu bengali Came In India. This Is Real Story Of United Bengal.
Tagore is the most well-known and beloved Indian writer in Korea because he expressed active solidarity with Koreans when Korea was under Japanese imperialist rule. His poem is taught in textbooks, and there is a bronze bust of him in Daehagro, the center of literature and theater (where Tagore's plays are often performed as well) and it's often decorated with fresh garlands. The founder/director of the Indian Museum fell in love with Indian and Bengal culture through her love of Tagore's works. I haven't read all of his works (please cut me some slack, there's just too many), just some poems and short stories and plays, but each time it amazes me how beautifully written and also perceptive and progressive (even by today's standards) they are. I enjoyed how the Netflix movie Bulbul included not only Bengali folklore, but also references to Tagore's works. I will definitely read Gora (and Rokeya Hossain's works!) after watching this video.
@@leonhardeuler7647 For better or for worse Rajabinod Pali is not as well known by the general public, but history majors or history buffs who do know him are well... let's say they don't like him very much lol. At least there tends to be a begrudging understanding of Subhas Chandra Bose, since he was trying to fight for his country.
So grateful for this video. You did an amazing job! Being a Bangladeshi descent but brought up in another part of world, I have always been looking for well explained history videos about Bengalis. I found a lot of new facts through this video. Thank you!
I'm a Bengali Buddhist from Chattogram, Bangladesh. As far as I know, we are ancestors of the original Buddhists of Bengal when Buddhism first arrived here. I think this is the most accurate and thoroughly researched video about Bengal on TH-cam. Thank you so much!
Whats funny is hindus calling them real bengali while bangla originally came from buddhists..and most Bangladeshis had buddhist ancestry rather then hindu..
Thanks! Bengali people are resilient and your video is the proof of that. The video was very well researched and deserves bigger audience. I am Bangladeshi and living in the US currently. when I tell people here where I am from, they still don’t know where Bangladesh is. This makes me sad considering the rich history we had.
আমি একজন বাঙালি হিসেবে নিজেকে গর্বিত এবং ধন্য মনে করি ❤ আমি বাংলা কে ভালোবাসি , বাঙালি সংস্কৃতি কে ভালোবাসি সর্বোপরি আমার প্রিয় মাতৃভাষা বাংলা কে ভালোবাসি 🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️ Proud to be a Bengali.
Absolutely incredible video. Had literal goosebumps I am a Bengali from Bangladesh but I liked how you didn't focus on Bangladesh or West Bengal, rather represented the entire history, culture as a whole which is exactly what we are. We may be divided by borders, but are Bengalis wherever we may be. Also incredibly accurate considering the time limitations I always felt like Bengali history and culture isn't as represented at the world stage as it should be but this was incredible These last three centuries hasn't been the best but may we rise again as a secular, peaceloving, developed nation and people. Joy Bangla
I'm a mathematical physicist from Bangladesh 🇧🇩. You talk 100% authentic history about us. Lots of love with my heart. And you're right bengali are born liberal and we love any kind of literature. A bengali family always pressure on their children to learn any kind of musical instrument or any type of cultural elements. 🎉 Again thank you so much for your hard work. ❤
So true. I am Bengali from India and I agree. Our strongest suit is liberalism and shared culture. What I gather from this video was the Brits and Pakistanis have tried hard to destroy it. Also our language, culture, literature and rich history is for epar ar opar Bangla. ❤
Coming from a Bengali living at the heart of Dhaka, this video captures aspects of our culture that even our textbooks fail to do. You gave me a new perspective about my own people. This was an extremely well researched and adequate video. Thank you.
I'm a Bengali from West Bengal and I literally cried watching this ! also, I never comment on TH-cam and I didn't even realize it was an hour long video! Thank you so much for this !!
Bengali current governement is also kinda responsible. Mamata is a crooked lady who has failed to modernise Bengal. Bengal has a port, and could have developed like southern states. But mamata has failed. On the other side sheikh hasina is busy silencing minority groups, but atleast she has managed to bring in factories to her country...
As a Kolkata Bengali I have never imagined Bengal as a whole province. Gave me a whole new perspective. Thanks Cogito really appreciate you making this amazing video.
As a bengali from the diaspora. I must say you have given me and many others like me a lot to take pride in. We are devoid of a lot of this eclectic history of ours. Thank you
As a Bengali, you don’t know how much happy and proud it makes me feel to see my language, culture and our long history to be represented by a foreigner. You just made my day. Thanks a lot for making this video, Cogito. Lots of love from India.
ধোর বাড়া, ওরা (ইংরেজরা) একসময় আমাদের উপর নির্যাতন করত, শাষণ করত। বাংলার নারীদের ধর্ষণ করত। আর এখন ঐ ইংরেজ এর বাচ্চা আমাদেরকে বানানো ইতিহাস দেখাচ্ছে যে ওরা নাকি আমাদের উন্নয়ন করেছে.! আর তোমার মত বোকাচোদা এই উল্ট ইতিহাস দেখে খুব proud চুদাও, "its make my day" চুদাও।
Bro explained stuff better than a bangali. Our bangla books made the poem ot though poets sound like jokes ... and they don't taught us like this. And i don't think anyone understand the history class either... our school system sucks as the Numbers matters more than the actual understanding and knowledge of the thing . And people can't even get the dream job with their 100 mark GOLDEN A+ degree. Bangladeshi school system is a joke.
I am proud I am Hindu of Bangladesh. 🇧🇩😌ॐ In exchange for the lives of 30 lakh people, we got the recognition of our Bengali language at the court of the people of the world. No nation has given such life for language.
As an Indian, Especially South Indian. I am in awe of this video. It has been a very long time since you channel covered Indian history. Even though I loved the Tamil people video. This one has a special place in my heart. I hope more Indians see this. Especially Bengalis, they do not get enough credit for their contribution to South Asian culture. They are celebrated yes. But not enough. Long live Bengal, Long live mother India.
@Your_real_dad Bengalis are everywhere be it science, literature, culture we just don't boast our bengali identity like some other ethnic groups that's why we feel underrepresented
Wow, this is some really great work. And it's amazing that it's available for free on the internet. I am not even from Bengal but the way you described the famines and operation searchlight brought me to tears.
As a Bangladeshi, our history books and national events mainly focus on Pakistan ruling and liberation war. I wish kids in my country would know history before 1947 more deeply and realise how we Bangalis were one of the biggest if not the biggest sufferers of British Empire. Although we are taught about our golden past but the part how it was brutally snatched from us, how we went from artists to farmers due to starvation and oppression should be taught more clearly and boldly as we are taught about Pakistani oppression. Really loved this video, the details were amazing. Proud to be a Bangali.
I have been following this channel for nearly a year and honestly, I feel gobsmacked after watching this complete 1 hour long video. I have never really seen any foreign TH-camr creating such in-depth and extensive content about my identity, my country, my language, my culture. As a Bangladeshi Bengali Muslim I feel honored that such a video exists about my people. I would like to express gratitude from the deepest of my heart to you. Thank you, Cogito.
I'm a Benagli from India (and a long time subscriber), today you make me proud by revisiting the history (though I have read most of it in school but in bits and pieces, this is the best video which merged them). That Russia - India Vs USA - Pak - China was the best part. Loved this video.
I am a Bengali(from Bangladesh) living in Germany. Your video almost brought me to tears at some point. Bengal has fallen from the richest part of the world to the poorest economy in early 1970's. Which started mid-18th century with the start of British rule and then Pakistanis. I wish wish Bengal was never divided. Kudos to you for this thorough video. And I can say from my knowledge you are spot on. Great job to the editor/production team. This is very well made. I can imagine how hard it can be to produce a video of this quality starting from research to final product. To people all over the world, Bengali Language is the sweetest. And our food is also one of the best if not the best in my humble opinion. After trying food from almost all over the world. Feel free to listen to any Rabindra Sangeet (Music) or try some of our food. I believe you won't be disappointed. Cheers! 💝💝
Wow! Couldn’t have asked for a better video on this topic. As someone who received 1-12th grade general education in Bangladeshi curriculum in Saudi Arabia based school - I learned so many intricate details and nuances about the greater Bengal region in this video. Goes on to show the level of depth and painstaking research the people involved with the production of this video went through. I could be wrong but I’m not aware of any video in such depth on this topic in Bangla on youtube. Super grateful to the people involved in the production of this video.
As a Bengali who grew up outside of the country, I thank you for making such an amazing video. I've learned so much today about my roots and culture and it's rich history!
As a Bangladeshi, I can vouch for the pure excellence of this video. It has even taught me some history that I was unaware of, but more importantly, the video gave me repetitive goosebumps and rejuvenated a sense of pride for my nation.
Normally I don't like 20min+ lengthy videos but this was exceptional. As a Bengali you have my deepest gratitude for delivering this excellent analysis on our heritage.
As a Bangladeshi, this video made me cry so much. The people of my country went through so much suffering to defend the country I live in so lavishly. I will never forget the sacrifice of the people of Bengal. Without their sacrifice, none of us would be able to be free. I see my classmates and even elders make fun of and hate on my country because we are “poor and underdeveloped.” The only thing that matters to Bangladeshi people is Religion. It is heartbreaking to see how much beautiful culture we have ignored because of our focus on religion. I only wish that one day they will realise what Bangladesh has become and how much culture and history there is behind every single thing here. One thing I admire about India is how proud they are of both their country and religion simultaneously. I only wish for that to happen in Bangladesh as well.
Yeah ppl now focus on the religious aspects nd tends forget bout the rich history nd culture which is our tru core. I can only hope dat someday ppl know the depth of sacrifices day were made to preserve the Bengal identity. Our language is air we breath nd our rich culture nourishes us. Sadly ppl from both sides bring on religion to win a futile argument like can’t we all be just proud dat we’re blessed to speak the sweet language dat our ancestors have fought for ?
I'm Telugu American, my parents are from Andhra Pradesh. I've been trying to understand my history and my roots, my entire life. Thanks for adding a metric load of history and culture to my identity to draw from.
Ikr, half of the communal problem will be sorted out if both the countries include the entire history/or the history related to their region to their education system.
Which textbook are you using, and how do you interpret it? You must have read the British CIE-approved textbook, where they portray themselves as the saint of God that brown skin needed. In our history class, we learned about Bengal's pre-Islamic dominance, the British Empire's barbaric reign, and Bangladesh's historic liberation war.
Taught me more about Bengal than I've ever been aware of as a British Bangladeshi - but it was so cool to recognise some of the names, events and food 💚❤️💚
There are a province/state in India called WEST BENGAL shares it's border line with the independent country BANGLADESH. Before August 1947, when India was undivided, Bangladesh means both Bangladesh and west bengal. The country now is known as Bangladesh since 1971 actually known was East Bengal. Later known as East Pakistan. In Bangladesh most people are Muslims when in West Bengal most people are Bengali. Men wear long/short Kurti with jeans/trousers/pajamas but formally wear shirts where women wear traditionally cotton/silk/jamdani sarees and casually wear salwar kamij/ kurti trousers. Dhakai Jamdani/bengali tant/kantha stitch/baluchori are popular work for fabrics. Women usually wear gold or terra cotta ornaments, sometimes pearls. Comparing rest of India, Bengalies prefer light coloured outfit and less ornaments. Shantiniketan in Bolpur is a popular place in West Bengal. Pronunciation is different in Bangladesh, Tripura and West Bengal people. In Kolkata people speak most formal Bengalies. Many Bengalis in both Bengal are secular comparing other South Asians. Unfortunately, common Bengali's income are less comparing other races in South India.
Had always been a Cogito fan but this was so unexpected..to think such a detailed and well-justified history was shown had me in tears. Could not be more proud to be a Bengali. From all the freedom fighters to revolutionaries, I bow my head down to all of them and say Joi Bangla 🙏
Being a migrant born in Kolkata with Afghan - Bihar background family was never exposed to so much history of Bengal. Thanks alot for making such in-depth video. Waiting for another video of Bengal.
As a Bengali your video brought tears to my eyes multiple times. One of the best videos ever made about history of Bengalis on youtube! Have been watching your videos on and off for few years now. You're definitely my favorite Irish guys 😃🫰
I'm a Bengali/Bangladeshi girl living in America and I appreciate this video so much. I loved learning about my history and the struggles my people have faced. I am so proud of my people who above all circumstances, prevailed because of their determination. Thank you so much for this video.
As a Proud Bangali I am really thankful to you for making such a remarkable video on Bengali History.I never found a video like that. I really give to thanks our great leaders for giving us an Independent country. I also love our West Bengal, Tripura, Asam, and all other Bengali Brothers and Sisters❤️❤️🇧🇩
The sheer length of this video proves that the history of Bangalis is very deep and glorious. What our people suffered last 3 hundred years is a matter of great sorrow. I thank Cogito for putting this effort and accumulating our history and culture into this video. It is truly a great work you did here. I watched the whole video and it is really impressive. Thanks a lot for doing this!!! Sending love from Bangladesh!
As a Bangladeshi, I can't thank you enough for making such a detailed videos about us. The free spirits of Bengali nation and our thousands of years old culture lives through the independent state of Bangladesh. We are still one of the biggest producer and exporter of clothes and Ships. During middle ages, bengal was called "Bulgakpur" meaning the land of rebellion. As long as a bengali exist, the free spirit of Bangladesh will remain. ধন্যবাদ ।
I did not understand when it was 1 hour to watch this video. Then came tears. Thanks to all your team. 😢I never thought that a foreigner would bring Bengali history to everyone in such a beautiful way. Thank you to everyone in your team ❤
As a Bengali and Bangladeshi I can assure you, So far, this is the most well detailed video on Bangla, Bengali People and Bangladesh❤ Thanks a lot for your hard work.
Thank you so much for publishing this. My father is Bengali. And this means so much to me trying to get through watching this video without crying 😢! But I’m proud to be Bengali.
As a Bengali from Kolkata, WB, I really appreciate your efforts and the video is quite informative. Although it was a long video, it would have been great if you could add a bit about Bengali language movements in India, especially in Assam (still ongoing) and how Purulia became a part of West Bengal.
Well done. I’m Bengali with ancestors from Dhaka, born in India and grew up in US. Love the green tropical environment of Bengal and my favorite foods will always be rice and fish.
A lot of other animated history channels on TH-cam often cover European and American wars and the sort, and it’s a nice breath of fresh air to see you extensively (to the best of your ability) go over a variety of cultures. My 63 year old Indian father has traveled all around the world, including Bengal (has lived there for 8 years), and speaks the language fluently. He absolutely loved watching this with me, and I’m aware others have expressed their appreciation for this video, but truly, thank you. Representation matters so, so much and this has made us feel indescribable amounts of joy and sorrow but ultimately, pride. Thank you, thank you, thank you. PS. It’s really, really late in the night so do forgive how sloppy and potentially exaggerated this comment is/seems.
What the people suffered and struggled to become this small country has truly touched my heart. I will forever be proud and share my hearfelt gratitude for all those people who suffered and struggled to create this wonderful country. Bangladesh is truly a beautiful country, it may not be perfect but it is something millions died for. As a Bangladeshi, I express my gratitude to all those people for making it so easy to live for us generation.
Yes we’ll be forever grateful nd it’s our duty to bring back the past glory. Where religion, financial backgrounds etc doesn’t matter all matters is celebrating every festivities together nd sharing love, living in unison
My roots are in Bangladesh and this video is pretty thorough. From Vedic period to Janapadas to Pala era. You even covered medieval era, the shift of Ganges river and all. The attention to detail is amazing. Well done!
No praise is enough for the love and dedication that have been put into making this video. As a Bengali, I felt an overwhelming surge of emotion while watching this. Please keep creating more of such content. P.S. I was pleasantly surprised hearing few of the things like Haanshjaru and potatoes in Biriyani, which are supposed to be very much of an inside trivia within the Bengali community. I wonder how you came upon this? 😊
ধোর বাড়া, ওরা (ইংরেজরা) একসময় আমাদের উপর নির্যাতন করত, শাষণ করত। বাংলার নারীদের ধর্ষণ করত। আর এখন ঐ ইংরেজ এর বাচ্চা আমাদেরকে বানানো ইতিহাস দেখাচ্ছে যে ওরা নাকি আমাদের উন্নয়ন করেছে.! আর তোমার মত বোকাচোদা এই উল্ট ইতিহাস দেখে খুব proud চুদাও, "its make my day" চুদাও।
As a Bangladeshi, I believe this is a video all Bengalis must come across at least once, from start to finish, the level articulacy, creativity and detail presented is incredible! Thank you very much for giving us a such an amazing and educative video regarding our culture, heritage and history.
While it's true that the video oversimplified many complex issues, we can't blame them entirely. A Herculean task is condensing a thousand years of history into just one hour. Still, it's hard to deny the dedication and hard work that went into making this video. Now, there's a crucial point I'd like to address. It might seem like a minor detail, but it's essential. The video mentions that the Pakistani army caused 1.7 million casualties. However, based on my understanding, the actual number is "AT LEAST" 3 million lives lost. That's a staggering difference. And it's not just lives lost; "AT LEAST" two hundred thousand women were subjected to unimaginable horrors through rape. But the devastation doesn't end there. The aftermath of this conflict resulted in widespread destruction, including the leveling of buildings, the tearing up of roads, and the destruction of railroads. Even just before their defeat, they went on killing the brilliant minds of our country, like professors, teachers, lawyers and journalists. Bangladesh still to date struggles to recover from this catastrophe. Recognizing the tragedy's full scope is essential to understand its impact on the affected region. In the end, while the video may have shortcomings in portraying the complexity of history, it undeniably serves as a powerful starting point for those seeking to learn more about this significant chapter in the Bengals' past.
You are right. Our education system, progress level in science and technological sector, film industries etc would have been so advanced if December 14 didn’t happen.
While in Bangladesh, that is the figure, its actually slightly less according to Internation figures. Which is probably what he went with. Which one is right is debatable, but usually its suggested to use neutral sources, like Australia or something.
It’s actually 300,000. The misconception comes from when Sheikh Mujib was on an English Talk show and he asked what 3 lakh was in English, and someone told him 3 million. It’s on the official transcript.
Catholic Bengali here! I grew up almost my entire life in America and honestly feel a bit ashamed of my cultural disconnect, both as a Bengali & an Indian as a whole, & love to learn about it whenever I get. Thank you so much for this video! (I feel so spoiled; an hour long too!)
@@SheikhAhmadShah False. Bangla and India are one and the same thing. Perso-Arabic forces pushed East Bangla out of India's cultural sphere. But you guys still use an Indic Bengali script (not Perso Arabic) for writing Bengali, use a National Anthem written with zero Arabic words in it by an Indian nationalist Bengali and sing the classical music which originates from the ancient Indian Sanskrit text Natyashastra. Get this in your mind, only BANGLADESH is separate from India, Bengal as a whole is not.
Awesome video! As a Bangladeshi, I really appreciated learning more about our history. It’s great! I hope more people from around the world get to visit Bangladesh. Thank you for this!
I like how the video talked about Bengali and Bengal rather than a India or Bangladesh. We Bengalis have always been one and will keep being so, ofcourse there's a border but that has never stopped us being super fond of eachother.
Get out of that illusion! What happened during the referendum? Direct action day? Millions of Hindu Bengalis suffered, still suffer! So, I would rather focus on the Bengal of India for the present and the future. History is done and gotten away with it's ugly lessons. If you have forgotten it already, you invariably invite it to repeat itself, which we don't want at any cost. Nothing is goodie goodie rosy out there, we had to literally walk on thorns. And the pains have yet not been relieved. Jai Hind. Jai Bharat. Vande Mataram.
Still keeping culture above religion while they checked your dicks whether u were circumcised or not to decide whether to let your women go or not during the Liberation war. That's your legacy.
As an Indian Bengali from Kolkata, that "bungalow" fact blew me away! Also "hansjaru" is a character from Sukumar Ray's "Abol Tabol" literally meaning "Nonsense". This video is AMAZING! So well made! I cry. ❤🥹
@@reallybadgameplay513 actually there are many people in Indian now a day that out their states name before the name of their country or sometime they don't even mention their country they just say their state name like it's a different country 😕 So that's why I was happy that this guy says indian before Bengali not that he can't be proud of being a Bengali but your country should always be above your state😎🗿
I am a Mangalorean Catholic with Goan Heritage. Our language Konkani surprisingly has lots of Bengali Loanwords. Also, the pronunciation and sounds are influenced a lot by Bengali even though our language is closer to Marathi. Just like Bengali, people also call Konkani a sweet language.
The Bengal was so globalised that Chittagong, the port city had 49 different names at its peak..I am so proud for where i've been born,which Language i've been inherited..It's just a momentary simplification of happiness for me to watch this gem on my Identity.. A bengali from the land of bengalis"Bangladesh"...
As a Bengali, I can not thank you enough for making this video. I couldn't possibly show how grateful I am right now. Hope our culture and history is known to everyone around the world
This video should be a mandatory watch at every schools, for every single people in Bangladesh. Very well presented 🎉. Very proud to be a Bengali currently living in Canada.
As a Bengali who's ancestors moved to India during partition, this video is reminding me of the the stories I heard from my grandmother who was 6-7yo during partition and moving to India leaving everything she knew and loved behind are some of her earliest childhood memories... I feel so heart broken for the entire Bengali community, doesn't matter which country. Partition, whether in Bengal or in Punjab, it sucked a lot that we can't even imagine. I can't imagine leaving or losing everyone and everything I love and care about in a snap and never to be seen again
My ancestor moved to Bangladesh during the partition. I so want to know about the life and the land my ancestors lived. Although we are connected, we are separated by a line.
Bengal suffered more than Punjab because the population exchange never happened unlike Punjab , and huge refugee crisis during 1971 also altered demography.
I can confidently recognize this video as the best and the most comprehensive documentary on the Bengalis. Kudos. Every Bengali student or anyone interested in the history and culture of this region should watch this video.
Thanks! I am from Tripura . it was really a very nice representation . I really feel bad seeing todays scenario. What we had in the past and today what we have become .
Never expected an hour long video on Bengal, I am a bengali and approve of this video. Yes there's lot more to the history. I often think if both of the Bengal were joined back together all of us could flourish again the way we always have in the past. The atrocities done to us so many years ago are felt to this day. However, we are still moving ahead and flourishing in one way or another in the world stage. I would surely watch a second part of this, just to put it out there! ❤❤👌
My parents are from Bangladesh, but I always say I’m Bengali-American, not Bangladeshi-American. Some lines on a map created to serve sectarian interests can’t convince me West Bengalis and East Bengalis aren’t one people ❤ thank you for the video!
Seeing all the comments i will only conclude that the problem with unification of west bengal and bangladesh is the lack of education. If the whole population was educated enough to think and understand above religious lines , then we could never be divided. My grandparents also migrated from bangladesh to india during 1950s. I can see people fighting over religion in comment section, they are still dumb enough to understand that language is more powerful than religion.
But the fact remains that there is a difference. One was once East Pakistan and fought for independence while the other was part of India and remained as such.
East Bengal is no no-more Bengali, much of it has been Arabized, now their attire, food habits, language has been replaced with Burkha, Beef, and Urdu.
I am from Kerala, but idk why I felt so many goosebumps after listening to this whole video. And first time I have seen the different view of Bengal irrespective of Indo-ban border. Simply wow!!!!
Ok. You will be surprised how much Bengali culture has weird similarities with Kerala.... like, Bengalis use coconut and fish in their meals like us. Most of them are not clear cut similarities but we can feel it when you interact with them. Of course their cultural history and influence are far far greater than Kerala's but the similarities are uncanny. We always had Bengali singers and Composers making Malayalam movie songs... Take our classic "chemmeen" for example.
41:39 this speech is something that gives me literal goosebumps and brings me to my knees knowing that my country suffered and struggled to see us, the descents speak in a language with sweet music,great poetry and one of the most sweetest language.
My best friend and one of my co-workers are both from Bangladesh, so this was a neat surprise! Through interactions with them and a few others, such as an Indian Bengali professor, I've grown to love Bengali people. I get the impression that they're energetic, hospitable, and willing to talk frankly. My bestie and her family want me to take a tour of Bangladesh with them someday soon, and it's definitely high on my bucket list. It's up there with Japan, which is saying a lot as a recovering weeaboo. I wish the best for Bengalis on both sides of the border, and I hope that their commonality wins out over religious and political division.
Here's the background for the Bangladeshi flag: The red disc is offset slightly toward the hoist so that it appears centered when the flag is flying. The flag is based on a similar flag used during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, which had a yellow map of the country inside the red disc. In 1972, this map was removed from the flag because of the difficulty for rendering the map correctly on both sides of the flag. The first version of the flag was designed and made by a section of student leaders and activists of Swadheen Bangla Nucleus in June 1970 at Dhaka University. The flag was made from clothes donated by Bazlur Rahman Lasker, the owner of Apollo Tailors at the Dhaka New Market. The map of what would be the new country was first traced from an atlas by the students and then was painted in the red circle by Shib Narayan Das. According to Shib Narayan Das, the green on the flag represents the landscape and the red circle represents the sun to symbolize a new day and end of oppression from Pakistan.
@@habibaurmee7727not really, as someone from Bangladesh we were taught as kids that the red in the flag represents the sun rising from the horizon stained with our blood spilled from gaining freedom from 1971. Yes the Awami league has had a socialist bg when it was in charge of the government directly after the war under Sheikh Mujibor Rahman, but its slowly changing course towards a more capitalistic approach and not focusing on agriculture entirely. Basically its like the CCP except they dont entirely have the balls to pull off social credit system or are able to completely able to brainwash people to the point they are ultra-nationalist and willing to be martyrs. Ive seen my own generation not give a damn abt politics and more interested in building a career and achieving success in life.
Bro you know more about Bengalis than 99% of Bengalis know about their own history. This is such an in-depth presentation. Probably the best video about Bengalis on TH-cam. Great work! I will definitely watch it if you make more videos about Bengalis/Bangladesh.
Yes sad and infuriating that we bengalis dont know our history. We need to embrace our culture and our language more without embracing western culture so much
and this is the result of our recent politics and ignorance, in Bangladesh how government teaching it if u ask someone they at the very best will mention the "pallasy battle" then go to "shipahi bidroho" then all about from 1950-1971. they dont really teach the Golden time of our bengal and more historical figures.
Cogito, you have made a beautiful video ❤ Bengalis are the third largest ethnic group in the world after the Arabs and Hans Chinese. Our ancestors have made numerous achievements and made us proud, not only in Asia but the entire world. Thank you so much for making this awesome tribute to our great civilisation. Love from Calcutta (West Bengal), India 😊😊
Bengal and Irish people also have great connection. The revolutionary on both sides supported each other against British colonism. Swami Vivekanada the fire brand religious leader had an Irish follower who made Kolkata her home. Sister Nivedita was and still is a revered person in Bengal history
Thank you so much! Not a lot of people understand the Bangladeshi or Bangali culture! I am so glad you used your platform to raise more understanding about us and our culture. I can assure you, Bangalis are the nicest and friendliest people ever! They are so welcoming and hospitable. Much needed; much love.
As a Bengali immigrant in India how my Grandfather and Grandmother moved here with nothing and still nurtured my father and all his siblings still gave me goosebumps. What a nice video....
As a Bengali, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this. What skill, talent and knowledge you have to put together such a beautiful presentation and video.
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This is your best video, well done sir
Great video! You should do a video about Puerto Ricans. One of our freedom fighters, Pedro Albizu Campos, was actually involved in writing the first Irish constitution!
@@setnom4559That sounds like a cool idea 😎
02:55 C V Raman was not from Kolkata. He was from Tamil Nadu and was ethnically Tamil.
The list is winners that did their work in Kolkata not ethnic Bengalis.
Definitely was not expecting a 1hour long video about Bengali Culture. There isn’t many in-depth videos like this about Bengal on TH-cam. Much appreciated Cognito
Yeah for a reason
@@resiliencewithinwhat’s the reason?
@@catanana our ancestors won nobel prizes but we are doing now-- doing adda in the cheapest tea shops
This is the true bengali culture
Cogito*
I'm from UP. After watching this I understand why Bengal has such a vibrant culture. Amazing coverage of history.
As a Bengali (from West Bengal), it makes me sad to think how much turmoil my ancestors had to go through and how we were pulled down from the riches to rags. But we are growing again and we are growing fast. I hope one day both West Bengal and Bangladesh will hold high places in the world in terms of science, technology, arts and culture.
There's no high places to hold for West Bengal, Brother. It's either India or India. Growth, prosperity or whatever, the only torchbearer of the Bengali people is 🇧🇩
@@shohartoislam7106the Bangladesh which is right now existing has well deviated from what it was when it was freed from Pakistan. Bengali culture is desperately murdered in Bangladesh and imposed with Islamic western style culture. Bengali culture will stay alive till the day India exists. India promotes diversity but Bangladesh doesn't seems to do so. Even ur comments show how u are disregarding India as ur freedom giver.
@@debangansamanta freedom giver, BS. india only did what it did for its own strategic interests to break pakistan.
Bengal will rise again
As a Bengali who moved to the United States as a baby- thank you for teaching me about my heritage and the history of my ancestors. Thank you.
Mr beats
d-damn bro!
@mrmafiaa8383😂😂
Thank you! I am really happy to hear the you enjoyed the video. I think it's so important for people in the diaspora to learn about their heritage and I'm glad this video helped you with that 😀
😂😂😂😂😂
As a Bengali, I've never felt more represented! Thank you from West Bengal!💖
Why doesn't West Bengal just join up with Bangladesh? is the religious line the British drew really that important?
@@temptemp4174 what kind of question is that? west bengali people are a part of the nation of india and they have a bengali identity as well as a indian identity and bond with the nation. its not as easy just join bangladesh. people had a choice to migrate from their land and go to east bengal/east pakistan aka bangladesh from their home in west bengal due to the whims of the british, some did and the rest chose to stay in the land they have been living as their ancestors did before them. the idea of East Pakistan wasn't originally for "Bengali people" it was for a Muslim nation like Pakistan, it was later that it turned out to be Bangaldesh- for the Bangla People identity rather than the East-West Pakistani Muslim identity. India is a land where there are many ethnic groups co exists and these groups are of all religions- Gujrati, Tamils,Kashmiris,Marathis Punjabis,Telugus,Malayalis,Kannadigas and more, Everything isnt as easy and dandy as you think it to be and the logic behind your question is void.
@@temptemp4174 if you can ..then do it..
@@harlowida It's occupied by Pakistanis.If you don't see yourself as Indian then get the f*ck out of here and go to Pakistan.Non-Muslim people live in Kashmir as well, it is their home and they see themselves as Indians.
@@sidharth9046 EXACTLY!!!I am a Bangali from West Bengal and I am INDIAN.Bangladesh emerged from India and so she can feel free to join us if the Baangals want so, BUT NEVER ASK US TO SEPARATE OURSELVES FROM INDIA!!!!
I am a Bengali from Bangladesh 🇧🇩. You won’t find that much detailed video about Bengali people on TH-cam. This guy definitely deserves a hats off for such an informative video. Respect to you man. 🫡 I really appreciate your effort. ❤
you arenot bengali . you are a bengali speaking Muslim
@@arupde6320 chutiyar bacha toder desh naye. Amador desh ase
@@arupde6320you are also not Bengali. You are Bengali speaking Idol worshipers
@@arupde6320 ofcourse they just bunch of bengali speaking pakisthanis
@@biswas003
Guvarputtar!
are you ashamed of your history?😆😂🤣
Lets check history,
Sanata Dharm is the religion of some Aryans,
Where is the birth place of sanatani aryans?
Ans : Indus valley
Where is the indus Valley ?
Ans : Pakistan 😆
Who are the 1st immigrants of India?
Ans : Sanatanis.😆😂🤣
Now, go back to Pakistan,
oops🤭, you can't even go there because you lost that land to Muslims during Independence.
Indian Santanis will forever be called immigrants for India and Pakistan now.😆😂🤣
Wether you're a Bengali from India or Bangladesh we're all proud to be a Bengali our culture is beautiful 🙂
Why don't you reunify then?
@@Game_Heronah nah
@@Game_Hero That's not gonna happen when there's so many people that are already fine with living as a separate country the past is the past think it as Korea I don't think North Korea and South Korea would ever want to reunited again when they already have their own laws and leaders.
@@Game_Hero Things are not simple like that.
@@KanadMondal Germans reunified, Italians reunified, Vietnamese reunified, why couldn't Bengalis against a colonial-era border imposed by a foreign power?
Bengali Hindu from Bangladesh here. 🇧🇩🚩🕉️ Proud of my country and proud to be Bengali. Our history was glorious. Proud of our leaders, scientists, poets, scholars and every intellectuals. We're people of our soil, books and revolution.
Our proud our hope our Bangla. Joy Bangla 🇧🇩🇮🇳
@mrwonder2857Ghotis and Bangals have very different cultures.
Why is Indian flag?
@@bangla_matir_Chele well there're Bengalis in India too that's why.
Lord Curzon divided bengal in 1905, yet we are fighting with each other till this day
@@ayushdebbarma7585 while we fight with our brothers and sisters, the string pullers upstairs are laughing at us. I wonder when we will understand this.
I'm a Bangladeshi Buddhist from Chittagong. I moved to France at 13 yo with family.
While I appreciate all the opportunities that France provided me, I also missed Bangladesh. I felt robbed of a Bengali growing up experience, kind of a "nostalgic attachment" you can call it.
But I feel like this video explains why I felt that way better than I ever could put into words.
Thank you ❤️
You didn't miss much. Most bengalis can only dream of living in a country like France. While the culture, food is decent in BD, the quality of life is terrible
Is not Buddhist teachings is about not being attached to your identity which Buddha called EGO.
Trying to understand one's identity is a very important feeling. People are attracted to their roots naturally. I am happy you felt validated by this video.
Glad you moved, the history of Chottogram is bloody, the Buddhists and the Hindus had to flee from there to survive waves of non-muslim persecutions.
@@Kazim28price hiking is high nowdays that even government decent paying worker are struggling to keep up. And still you want to live in this country
Just watched on Nebula! My wife and I, two of the most obnoxious proud Bengali bores you could imagine, who pride ourselves on knowing our history and culture, learnt so much. I am so blown away that you’ve managed such an expansive overview and I love all the attention to little details. Food! Football! Some innovative pronunciations too 😜 So many references! Like an academic thesis. I especially appreciated the medieval history, as well as detailed coverage of the horrors of Partition and the 1970s. My family were heavily involved with relief efforts after the cyclone and then the war, episodes that so few in the West know much about, with most coverage about Independence focusing on the Western border. At times it was a really hard watch, but you’ve done an amazing job. খুব ভালো, জয় বাংলা!
I thought the same,, but have no context. Thank you for saying so as a native!
Joy bangla , but bengal has become a communist hell hole to live in
@@sevans606 do you not understand the meaning of this phrase?
ভাই আপনি বাঙালি?! দেখে তো মনে হয় না। আমি ভেবেছিলাম আপনি শ্বেতাঙ্গ।
I've always wondered if Bengali. Have a good day Bhai. I live your work.
As a Bengali Muslim in West Bengal I can say Bengali Hindus are very friendly and supportive. And the food part of this video is just 🤤.
Love from a bengali hindu from Bangladesh 🤝❤🙌
Yeah bro..I'm from hooghly..i feel very proud and safe in bengal..i live in Kolkata for 2years rn..what a peace..i never see any religious fighte in Kolkata.....Bengal is a total culture..no one can beat.
@@ahmedhossainmondal9907mondal used by Hindus right???
@@PrashantSharma-zl7fbhere both sc cast and muslim uses muslim (probably their ancestors were hindu mondal)
It doesn’t matter we are Hindu or Muslim we are Bangalies. More over we are humans who understand each other’s problems
You won't believe how many times during this video I've cried. Something about the rise and fall of our people gave me all kinds of emotions. Thank you for describing our culture and our people in your own unique way.
Bro I'm in Canada but my heart and soul rests in Bangladesh. I yearn for my country and my people everyday ❤
Only Bengali's can feel this way. Mati r taan bole kotha borda❤
@@meta-sus5247exactly
I am proud I am a Bangladeshi Hindu Woman 🕉🇧🇩 "We got Bengali language in exchange of blood. International Mother Language Day is celebrated on February 21 for the honor of Bengali. Jai Bangla Jai Bangabandhu
@@1minuteofgaming596kire jamati..... Shobjagay angul dewa lage?
It's a sad you all Bengali people forgot your religion and following a zero sense religion (FACT FAKE)
@@swapnilchowdhury7288 kire indian dalal, sob kichutei ga jole?
You people are still there(alive) ?
@@adityashee5671too much of Indian media consumption can make people really stupid.
Bangladeshi here 🇧🇩 I must congratulate you on your research. Excellent video, really enjoyed it. Bengal once had everything, and I hope our best days are ahead of us. I feel it in my heart that Mother Bengal will one day regain her lost glory....her culture, beauty and industrial prowess will once again inspire many around the globe. জয় বাংলা।
Well written
Here's a random American wishing you guys the best of luck! I know your people can meet your expectations and fulfill your dreams, because you've done it before.
@@semaj_5022 thanks but our idea of success is different from GDP yardstick of measuring success. Struggle etc is our forte and pursuit of aspirational goods/services does not drive us...Instead one measures the fruitfulness of one's life in terms of inner strife to reach greater good. I doubt if ever a western raised sensibility can understand this ethos...its very very different way of living than the west. Many parts of India share this ethos and is one common thing that binds us rather than language/food/dress.
@@iracture I mean as long as y'all are happy, healthy and free from strife. Achieve it however you prefer, that's part of the point.
@@semaj_5022 struggle free existence is not our aspiration. Definition of health is different here with chubby round considered healthy. Thanks anyways
As a Sylheti Bengali from North-Eastern India, all I have to say is thank you so much for presenting my culture so beautifully. Us Bengalis have a great contribution for this country's independence and shaping its culture. I feel so proud to be a Bangali. Ami gorbito ami Bangali.
We first need to learn to throw our trash in the trashcan instead of tossing them on the street, before we start feeling proud about ourselves.
@@sabymondalWe bengalis are sometimes overproud
GET OUT FROM NORTHEAST. YOURE NOT EVEN SON OF THE SOIL
@@sabymondalwest bengal needs to, not us we ain’t that much on that
@@luiminix_1059Cmon dont be so biased. Dhaka is filthy. Im bangladeshi btw before you start hating
I am a Bengali Muslim. I am currently in Rangamati, the most important city of Chittagong Hill Tracts. Here Bengali, Chakma, Marma, tribals, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Christians all live together very peacefully.
🇧🇩😊
You’re a converted Muslim. Please change back to Buddhism.
I am Indian Hindu Bengali. Bengali Hindus Are Real Bengali. Muslim are convert to Hindu Realigion. 1203 Iktiyaruddin - Mohammad - Baktiyar Khilji Attacks Bengal . Turki Army Killed Every Hindu And Buddism In Bengal. 1946 Direct War very Hindu Bengali killed. 2 - 5 Million Hindu bengali Came In India. This Is Real Story Of United Bengal.
Tagore is the most well-known and beloved Indian writer in Korea because he expressed active solidarity with Koreans when Korea was under Japanese imperialist rule. His poem is taught in textbooks, and there is a bronze bust of him in Daehagro, the center of literature and theater (where Tagore's plays are often performed as well) and it's often decorated with fresh garlands. The founder/director of the Indian Museum fell in love with Indian and Bengal culture through her love of Tagore's works. I haven't read all of his works (please cut me some slack, there's just too many), just some poems and short stories and plays, but each time it amazes me how beautifully written and also perceptive and progressive (even by today's standards) they are. I enjoyed how the Netflix movie Bulbul included not only Bengali folklore, but also references to Tagore's works. I will definitely read Gora (and Rokeya Hossain's works!) after watching this video.
Tagore literature in Korea is such an unexpected crossover! Truly fascinating.
As a Bengali I hope it is enough to make up for Radhabinod Pal 😅.
@@leonhardeuler7647 For better or for worse Rajabinod Pali is not as well known by the general public, but history majors or history buffs who do know him are well... let's say they don't like him very much lol. At least there tends to be a begrudging understanding of Subhas Chandra Bose, since he was trying to fight for his country.
@@sibauchi Are you Korean yourself?
@@leonhardeuler7647 Yes, I am.
So grateful for this video. You did an amazing job! Being a Bangladeshi descent but brought up in another part of world, I have always been looking for well explained history videos about Bengalis. I found a lot of new facts through this video. Thank you!
hi iam a fan OMG OMG
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Hi nice to see u here
@@asmsieam Russia te monehoy
@@asmsieambastard
I'm a Bengali Buddhist from Chattogram, Bangladesh. As far as I know, we are ancestors of the original Buddhists of Bengal when Buddhism first arrived here. I think this is the most accurate and thoroughly researched video about Bengal on TH-cam. Thank you so much!
Whats funny is hindus calling them real bengali while bangla originally came from buddhists..and most Bangladeshis had buddhist ancestry rather then hindu..
@@fardinkhan3917oh would where was buddhism during the times of Mahabharata? Accept it you muslim got forcefully converted from hindu
@@soumodipkarmakar402 i don't have anything against your religion ..but plz don't bring fiction to facts....
@@fardinkhan3917 fiction? Explain?
*Offsprings , not ancestors
Thanks! Bengali people are resilient and your video is the proof of that. The video was very well researched and deserves bigger audience.
I am Bangladeshi and living in the US currently. when I tell people here where I am from, they still don’t know where Bangladesh is. This makes me sad considering the rich history we had.
আমি একজন বাঙালি হিসেবে নিজেকে গর্বিত এবং ধন্য মনে করি ❤
আমি বাংলা কে ভালোবাসি , বাঙালি সংস্কৃতি কে ভালোবাসি
সর্বোপরি আমার প্রিয় মাতৃভাষা বাংলা কে ভালোবাসি 🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️
Proud to be a Bengali.
You write the wrong spelling of Bengali . Write it properly.
@@Navadayarohini It's correct only ...
@@Navadayarohini It's correct though 🤔🤔
Absolutely incredible video. Had literal goosebumps
I am a Bengali from Bangladesh but I liked how you didn't focus on Bangladesh or West Bengal, rather represented the entire history, culture as a whole which is exactly what we are.
We may be divided by borders, but are Bengalis wherever we may be.
Also incredibly accurate considering the time limitations
I always felt like Bengali history and culture isn't as represented at the world stage as it should be but this was incredible
These last three centuries hasn't been the best but may we rise again as a secular, peaceloving, developed nation and people.
Joy Bangla
We Bengalis ought preserve the rich tradition and stick to the notion of a secular society. Greetings from India.
Joy Bangla(From West Bengal)
Yeah you may rise again to *ape Bengali Hindu women
@@CultfitDelhiNCRমুখটা বন্ধ রাখতে 0 টাকা lage. ভেবে দেখতে পারেন ।
@@TheBen12316fr
I'm a mathematical physicist from Bangladesh 🇧🇩. You talk 100% authentic history about us. Lots of love with my heart. And you're right bengali are born liberal and we love any kind of literature. A bengali family always pressure on their children to learn any kind of musical instrument or any type of cultural elements. 🎉 Again thank you so much for your hard work. ❤
So true. I am Bengali from India and I agree. Our strongest suit is liberalism and shared culture. What I gather from this video was the Brits and Pakistanis have tried hard to destroy it. Also our language, culture, literature and rich history is for epar ar opar Bangla. ❤
Are there any other physicists other than mathematical?
Kon university te achen sir?
bengali muslim are not liberal.
@@Dr.SyedSaifAbbasNaqvisame ur delhi also dominating. Hindi will be emphasized soon. U will notice
Coming from a Bengali living at the heart of Dhaka, this video captures aspects of our culture that even our textbooks fail to do. You gave me a new perspective about my own people. This was an extremely well researched and adequate video. Thank you.
I'm a Bengali from West Bengal and I literally cried watching this !
also, I never comment on TH-cam and I didn't even realize it was an hour long video! Thank you so much for this !!
I am proud to be a Bengali from Bangladesh. I love Indian Bengali people also. Our Bengali culture is so beautiful.
Muslim bengali don't have a culture
Kangladeshi 🐷 is Different,,
Not sweetest like West Bengal 🇮🇳
I'm not crying, it's just another repercussion of British colonialism that got in my eye. Amazing video btw!
So true.
Bengali current governement is also kinda responsible. Mamata is a crooked lady who has failed to modernise Bengal. Bengal has a port, and could have developed like southern states. But mamata has failed.
On the other side sheikh hasina is busy silencing minority groups, but atleast she has managed to bring in factories to her country...
So much "Abegi Bengali " 😄
That's why this nation is weak
@@kracks9852nobody care about West Bengal. We are Bangladeshi. That's top important
@@tanveer3384 "We are Bangladeshi. That's top important" 🤡🤡🤡🤡
avg bangladeshi english
You have great videos! I'm from Bangladesh and I'm Hindu. Your videos taught me a lot. JOY BANGLA!
As a Kolkata Bengali I have never imagined Bengal as a whole province. Gave me a whole new perspective. Thanks Cogito really appreciate you making this amazing video.
We must unite to realise our true potential. Just imagine what we can do with a 800 billion dollar economy.
@@Hindu_power_200 No
@@Hindu_power_200 yeah india would benefit from getting Bangladesh as it's state
😂 Partition happen for a reason NO ONE wants to be a part of India
No one wants that, Muslims wanted their own countries for a reason
As a bengali from the diaspora. I must say you have given me and many others like me a lot to take pride in.
We are devoid of a lot of this eclectic history of ours.
Thank you
As a Bengali, you don’t know how much happy and proud it makes me feel to see my language, culture and our long history to be represented by a foreigner. You just made my day. Thanks a lot for making this video, Cogito. Lots of love from India.
Really. Me too. It's incredible.
ধোর বাড়া, ওরা (ইংরেজরা) একসময় আমাদের উপর নির্যাতন করত, শাষণ করত। বাংলার নারীদের ধর্ষণ করত। আর এখন ঐ ইংরেজ এর বাচ্চা আমাদেরকে বানানো ইতিহাস দেখাচ্ছে যে ওরা নাকি আমাদের উন্নয়ন করেছে.! আর তোমার মত বোকাচোদা এই উল্ট ইতিহাস দেখে খুব proud চুদাও, "its make my day" চুদাও।
Bro explained stuff better than a bangali. Our bangla books made the poem ot though poets sound like jokes ... and they don't taught us like this. And i don't think anyone understand the history class either... our school system sucks as the Numbers matters more than the actual understanding and knowledge of the thing . And people can't even get the dream job with their 100 mark GOLDEN A+ degree. Bangladeshi school system is a joke.
Same! This is just soo INCREDIBLE!!
Bro why are you happy it was all about bangladeshis not west bengalis
Hi Pakistani here! This is such a cool video thanks for the education. My sister’s boyfriend is Bengaldeshi so it’s rlly cool to see this ❤️
I am proud I am Hindu of Bangladesh. 🇧🇩😌ॐ In exchange for the lives of 30 lakh people, we got the recognition of our Bengali language at the court of the people of the world. No nation has given such life for language.
I'm Muslim Sylheti ethnic group and you are lying
@@almurabitun?
@@almurabitun how tf is he lying
Welp we got a pakistani among us saying he is sylheti. BTW there isnt any ethnic sylheti.
Bro who are you?
As an Indian, Especially South Indian. I am in awe of this video. It has been a very long time since you channel covered Indian history. Even though I loved the Tamil people video. This one has a special place in my heart. I hope more Indians see this. Especially Bengalis, they do not get enough credit for their contribution to South Asian culture. They are celebrated yes. But not enough. Long live Bengal, Long live mother India.
@Your_real_dad Bengalis are everywhere be it science, literature, culture
we just don't boast our bengali identity like some other ethnic groups that's why we feel underrepresented
our neighbors to the west are all about swag. Bengalis are all about understatement.
Exactly we have a way lot of contributions and our history is rich
Jai Dravida Jai Bangla.
South Indians are our brothers beyond doubt.
@@ardhendubose2520 all indians are . Why only south?
Wow, this is some really great work. And it's amazing that it's available for free on the internet. I am not even from Bengal but the way you described the famines and operation searchlight brought me to tears.
As a Bangladeshi, our history books and national events mainly focus on Pakistan ruling and liberation war. I wish kids in my country would know history before 1947 more deeply and realise how we Bangalis were one of the biggest if not the biggest sufferers of British Empire. Although we are taught about our golden past but the part how it was brutally snatched from us, how we went from artists to farmers due to starvation and oppression should be taught more clearly and boldly as we are taught about Pakistani oppression. Really loved this video, the details were amazing. Proud to be a Bangali.
পশ্চিমবঙ্গ থেকে, জয় বাংলা
What are you talking about?? I'm a national curriculum student and I learnt about British rule from textbooks
I have been following this channel for nearly a year and honestly, I feel gobsmacked after watching this complete 1 hour long video. I have never really seen any foreign TH-camr creating such in-depth and extensive content about my identity, my country, my language, my culture. As a Bangladeshi Bengali Muslim I feel honored that such a video exists about my people. I would like to express gratitude from the deepest of my heart to you. Thank you, Cogito.
Well, you should control your emotions. Western validation isn't a good thing. 👍🏻
I'm a Benagli from India (and a long time subscriber), today you make me proud by revisiting the history (though I have read most of it in school but in bits and pieces, this is the best video which merged them). That Russia - India Vs USA - Pak - China was the best part. Loved this video.
Love from Bangladesh my brother
I am a Bengali(from Bangladesh) living in Germany. Your video almost brought me to tears at some point. Bengal has fallen from the richest part of the world to the poorest economy in early 1970's. Which started mid-18th century with the start of British rule and then Pakistanis. I wish wish Bengal was never divided.
Kudos to you for this thorough video. And I can say from my knowledge you are spot on. Great job to the editor/production team. This is very well made. I can imagine how hard it can be to produce a video of this quality starting from research to final product.
To people all over the world, Bengali Language is the sweetest. And our food is also one of the best if not the best in my humble opinion. After trying food from almost all over the world. Feel free to listen to any Rabindra Sangeet (Music) or try some of our food. I believe you won't be disappointed.
Cheers! 💝💝
The food shown in the video looked absolutely amazing! Gotta see if there's any good Bengali food in my city.
Wow! Couldn’t have asked for a better video on this topic. As someone who received 1-12th grade general education in Bangladeshi curriculum in Saudi Arabia based school - I learned so many intricate details and nuances about the greater Bengal region in this video. Goes on to show the level of depth and painstaking research the people involved with the production of this video went through. I could be wrong but I’m not aware of any video in such depth on this topic in Bangla on youtube. Super grateful to the people involved in the production of this video.
As a Bengali who grew up outside of the country, I thank you for making such an amazing video. I've learned so much today about my roots and culture and it's rich history!
As a Bangladeshi, I can vouch for the pure excellence of this video. It has even taught me some history that I was unaware of, but more importantly, the video gave me repetitive goosebumps and rejuvenated a sense of pride for my nation.
Normally I don't like 20min+ lengthy videos but this was exceptional. As a Bengali you have my deepest gratitude for delivering this excellent analysis on our heritage.
As a Bangladeshi, this video made me cry so much. The people of my country went through so much suffering to defend the country I live in so lavishly. I will never forget the sacrifice of the people of Bengal. Without their sacrifice, none of us would be able to be free.
I see my classmates and even elders make fun of and hate on my country because we are “poor and underdeveloped.” The only thing that matters to Bangladeshi people is Religion. It is heartbreaking to see how much beautiful culture we have ignored because of our focus on religion. I only wish that one day they will realise what Bangladesh has become and how much culture and history there is behind every single thing here. One thing I admire about India is how proud they are of both their country and religion simultaneously. I only wish for that to happen in Bangladesh as well.
Yeah ppl now focus on the religious aspects nd tends forget bout the rich history nd culture which is our tru core. I can only hope dat someday ppl know the depth of sacrifices day were made to preserve the Bengal identity. Our language is air we breath nd our rich culture nourishes us. Sadly ppl from both sides bring on religion to win a futile argument like can’t we all be just proud dat we’re blessed to speak the sweet language dat our ancestors have fought for ?
@@uglybetty8747 couldn't agree more.
I was seeing a street interview and Muslim chose religion above country in every country they interviewed, not a unique problem of Bangladesh
@@indranilmondal1270 could’ve been an old interview or something
@@uglybetty8747I don't remember the date but not 30 years old to be representing the previous generation
I'm Telugu American, my parents are from Andhra Pradesh. I've been trying to understand my history and my roots, my entire life. Thanks for adding a metric load of history and culture to my identity to draw from.
I'm Bangladeshi and I've learned more about Bengal from this video than the history books taught in our schools and universities. Great work!
The only thing that school teaches is about sheikh muzibur Rahman.and barely anything else 😑
Kangladeshi, toder desh theke bachha der abduct kore beche debo arab desh e
Ikr, half of the communal problem will be sorted out if both the countries include the entire history/or the history related to their region to their education system.
@@bangalidada3844 bangladesher maake ami rape korbo
Which textbook are you using, and how do you interpret it? You must have read the British CIE-approved textbook, where they portray themselves as the saint of God that brown skin needed. In our history class, we learned about Bengal's pre-Islamic dominance, the British Empire's barbaric reign, and Bangladesh's historic liberation war.
Taught me more about Bengal than I've ever been aware of as a British Bangladeshi - but it was so cool to recognise some of the names, events and food 💚❤️💚
Thanks
Hi
Come to Bangladesh.. I'll guide you
@@yeasirarafat1016you don't have to guide anyone, they have the ability to do that themselves
There are a province/state in India called WEST BENGAL shares it's border line with the independent country BANGLADESH. Before August 1947, when India was undivided, Bangladesh means both Bangladesh and west bengal. The country now is known as Bangladesh since 1971 actually known was East Bengal. Later known as East Pakistan. In Bangladesh most people are Muslims when in West Bengal most people are Bengali. Men wear long/short Kurti with jeans/trousers/pajamas but formally wear shirts where women wear traditionally cotton/silk/jamdani sarees and casually wear salwar kamij/ kurti trousers. Dhakai Jamdani/bengali tant/kantha stitch/baluchori are popular work for fabrics. Women usually wear gold or terra cotta ornaments, sometimes pearls. Comparing rest of India, Bengalies prefer light coloured outfit and less ornaments. Shantiniketan in Bolpur is a popular place in West Bengal. Pronunciation is different in Bangladesh, Tripura and West Bengal people. In Kolkata people speak most formal Bengalies. Many Bengalis in both Bengal are secular comparing other South Asians. Unfortunately, common Bengali's income are less comparing other races in South India.
Had always been a Cogito fan but this was so unexpected..to think such a detailed and well-justified history was shown had me in tears. Could not be more proud to be a Bengali. From all the freedom fighters to revolutionaries, I bow my head down to all of them and say Joi Bangla 🙏
Being a migrant born in Kolkata with Afghan - Bihar background family was never exposed to so much history of Bengal. Thanks alot for making such in-depth video. Waiting for another video of Bengal.
Omg same here the mixture but born in gt Guyana 🇬🇾 sth America
As a Bengali your video brought tears to my eyes multiple times. One of the best videos ever made about history of Bengalis on youtube!
Have been watching your videos on and off for few years now.
You're definitely my favorite Irish guys 😃🫰
I'm a Bengali/Bangladeshi girl living in America and I appreciate this video so much. I loved learning about my history and the struggles my people have faced. I am so proud of my people who above all circumstances, prevailed because of their determination. Thank you so much for this video.
indeed
As a Proud Bangali I am really thankful to you for making such a remarkable video on Bengali History.I never found a video like that. I really give to thanks our great leaders for giving us an Independent country. I also love our West Bengal, Tripura, Asam, and all other Bengali Brothers and Sisters❤️❤️🇧🇩
The sheer length of this video proves that the history of Bangalis is very deep and glorious. What our people suffered last 3 hundred years is a matter of great sorrow. I thank Cogito for putting this effort and accumulating our history and culture into this video. It is truly a great work you did here. I watched the whole video and it is really impressive. Thanks a lot for doing this!!! Sending love from Bangladesh!
As a Bangladeshi, I can't thank you enough for making such a detailed videos about us. The free spirits of Bengali nation and our thousands of years old culture lives through the independent state of Bangladesh. We are still one of the biggest producer and exporter of clothes and Ships. During middle ages, bengal was called "Bulgakpur" meaning the land of rebellion. As long as a bengali exist, the free spirit of Bangladesh will remain. ধন্যবাদ ।
I did not understand when it was 1 hour to watch this video. Then came tears. Thanks to all your team. 😢I never thought that a foreigner would bring Bengali history to everyone in such a beautiful way. Thank you to everyone in your team ❤
Hello Iris Man ❤🇮🇪
I'm Bangali, from Dhaka, Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Many Many Thanks for Upload this Video ❤
As a Bengali and Bangladeshi I can assure you, So far, this is the most well detailed video on Bangla, Bengali People and Bangladesh❤ Thanks a lot for your hard work.
Thank you so much for publishing this. My father is Bengali. And this means so much to me trying to get through watching this video without crying 😢! But I’m proud to be Bengali.
Wow, never thought my favourite channel is going to upload an 1 hour long video about Bengali people, much love from a Bengali. 🇮🇪🤝🇧🇩
As a Bengali from Kolkata, WB, I really appreciate your efforts and the video is quite informative. Although it was a long video, it would have been great if you could add a bit about Bengali language movements in India, especially in Assam (still ongoing) and how Purulia became a part of West Bengal.
Well done. I’m Bengali with ancestors from Dhaka, born in India and grew up in US. Love the green tropical environment of Bengal and my favorite foods will always be rice and fish.
This is my history too. But I was born the US
A lot of other animated history channels on TH-cam often cover European and American wars and the sort, and it’s a nice breath of fresh air to see you extensively (to the best of your ability) go over a variety of cultures. My 63 year old Indian father has traveled all around the world, including Bengal (has lived there for 8 years), and speaks the language fluently. He absolutely loved watching this with me, and I’m aware others have expressed their appreciation for this video, but truly, thank you. Representation matters so, so much and this has made us feel indescribable amounts of joy and sorrow but ultimately, pride. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
PS. It’s really, really late in the night so do forgive how sloppy and potentially exaggerated this comment is/seems.
Thank you, I love comments like these. I'm glad the two of you enjoyed the video :D
What the people suffered and struggled to become this small country has truly touched my heart. I will forever be proud and share my hearfelt gratitude for all those people who suffered and struggled to create this wonderful country. Bangladesh is truly a beautiful country, it may not be perfect but it is something millions died for. As a Bangladeshi, I express my gratitude to all those people for making it so easy to live for us generation.
Yes we’ll be forever grateful nd it’s our duty to bring back the past glory. Where religion, financial backgrounds etc doesn’t matter all matters is celebrating every festivities together nd sharing love, living in unison
Can’t thank you enough for such a historically accurate video about us Bengali’s. Keep up the good work mate.
As a Native of Purulia, I could have never have imagined to see someone cover Bengali let alone Chau at such detail. Kudos Cogito.
My roots are in Bangladesh and this video is pretty thorough. From Vedic period to Janapadas to Pala era. You even covered medieval era, the shift of Ganges river and all. The attention to detail is amazing. Well done!
If anyone wants to read more in detail about the 1971 genocide, do read The Blood Telegram by Gary J. Bass.
No praise is enough for the love and dedication that have been put into making this video. As a Bengali, I felt an overwhelming surge of emotion while watching this. Please keep creating more of such content.
P.S. I was pleasantly surprised hearing few of the things like Haanshjaru and potatoes in Biriyani, which are supposed to be very much of an inside trivia within the Bengali community. I wonder how you came upon this? 😊
ধোর বাড়া, ওরা (ইংরেজরা) একসময় আমাদের উপর নির্যাতন করত, শাষণ করত। বাংলার নারীদের ধর্ষণ করত। আর এখন ঐ ইংরেজ এর বাচ্চা আমাদেরকে বানানো ইতিহাস দেখাচ্ছে যে ওরা নাকি আমাদের উন্নয়ন করেছে.! আর তোমার মত বোকাচোদা এই উল্ট ইতিহাস দেখে খুব proud চুদাও, "its make my day" চুদাও।
As a Bangladeshi, I believe this is a video all Bengalis must come across at least once, from start to finish, the level articulacy, creativity and detail presented is incredible! Thank you very much for giving us a such an amazing and educative video regarding our culture, heritage and history.
As a Bengali myself, I must say that's a great video. ধন্যবাদ (Thanks) 🙌👍
জয় বাংলা 🇧🇩
Long live Bengal 🇧🇩
While it's true that the video oversimplified many complex issues, we can't blame them entirely. A Herculean task is condensing a thousand years of history into just one hour. Still, it's hard to deny the dedication and hard work that went into making this video.
Now, there's a crucial point I'd like to address. It might seem like a minor detail, but it's essential. The video mentions that the Pakistani army caused 1.7 million casualties. However, based on my understanding, the actual number is "AT LEAST" 3 million lives lost. That's a staggering difference. And it's not just lives lost; "AT LEAST" two hundred thousand women were subjected to unimaginable horrors through rape.
But the devastation doesn't end there. The aftermath of this conflict resulted in widespread destruction, including the leveling of buildings, the tearing up of roads, and the destruction of railroads. Even just before their defeat, they went on killing the brilliant minds of our country, like professors, teachers, lawyers and journalists. Bangladesh still to date struggles to recover from this catastrophe. Recognizing the tragedy's full scope is essential to understand its impact on the affected region.
In the end, while the video may have shortcomings in portraying the complexity of history, it undeniably serves as a powerful starting point for those seeking to learn more about this significant chapter in the Bengals' past.
You are right. Our education system, progress level in science and technological sector, film industries etc would have been so advanced if December 14 didn’t happen.
While in Bangladesh, that is the figure, its actually slightly less according to Internation figures. Which is probably what he went with. Which one is right is debatable, but usually its suggested to use neutral sources, like Australia or something.
It’s actually 300,000. The misconception comes from when Sheikh Mujib was on an English Talk show and he asked what 3 lakh was in English, and someone told him 3 million. It’s on the official transcript.
@@onishomar489 No, thats "at least" 300000 lives lost. Most bodies were never bound. It is estimated to be around 1.5 M-1.7M.
@@sugarkookiewithsometae4245 there are no doubt about 3 millions
Catholic Bengali here! I grew up almost my entire life in America and honestly feel a bit ashamed of my cultural disconnect, both as a Bengali & an Indian as a whole, & love to learn about it whenever I get. Thank you so much for this video! (I feel so spoiled; an hour long too!)
Honestly, most bengalies in bengal don't know the history in this much detail.
Bangla and India are two separate things. British pushed East Bangla into India.
@@SheikhAhmadShah False. Bangla and India are one and the same thing. Perso-Arabic forces pushed East Bangla out of India's cultural sphere. But you guys still use an Indic Bengali script (not Perso Arabic) for writing Bengali, use a National Anthem written with zero Arabic words in it by an Indian nationalist Bengali and sing the classical music which originates from the ancient Indian Sanskrit text Natyashastra.
Get this in your mind, only BANGLADESH is separate from India, Bengal as a whole is not.
wtf is East Bangla it’s Bangladesh
not needed you're american
Awesome video! As a Bangladeshi, I really appreciated learning more about our history. It’s great! I hope more people from around the world get to visit Bangladesh. Thank you for this!
you know it's an amazing day when Cogito uploads a full hour long People's of the World video
I like how the video talked about Bengali and Bengal rather than a India or Bangladesh. We Bengalis have always been one and will keep being so, ofcourse there's a border but that has never stopped us being super fond of eachother.
Get out of that illusion! What happened during the referendum? Direct action day? Millions of Hindu Bengalis suffered, still suffer! So, I would rather focus on the Bengal of India for the present and the future. History is done and gotten away with it's ugly lessons. If you have forgotten it already, you invariably invite it to repeat itself, which we don't want at any cost. Nothing is goodie goodie rosy out there, we had to literally walk on thorns. And the pains have yet not been relieved. Jai Hind. Jai Bharat. Vande Mataram.
@@AshishBhaumik you are not Bengali, so why you are angry?
@@AshishBhaumikWhat about Muslims in India?
Still keeping culture above religion while they checked your dicks whether u were circumcised or not to decide whether to let your women go or not during the Liberation war. That's your legacy.
@@alphasheep7116because we don't want more partition and more human migrations
As an Indian Bengali from Kolkata, that "bungalow" fact blew me away! Also "hansjaru" is a character from Sukumar Ray's "Abol Tabol" literally meaning "Nonsense". This video is AMAZING! So well made! I cry. ❤🥹
Loved that you said "INDIAN BENGALI"🤗
@@anshulshrivastava1518I have to ask what's so important about specifying "Indian Bengali"?
@@reallybadgameplay513 actually there are many people in Indian now a day that out their states name before the name of their country or sometime they don't even mention their country they just say their state name like it's a different country 😕
So that's why I was happy that this guy says indian before Bengali not that he can't be proud of being a Bengali but your country should always be above your state😎🗿
@@anshulshrivastava1518 he could have also meant that he is Bengali person who is still living in India and not abroad.
@@reallybadgameplay513 yeah he coul have 😃
But there are many Bengali people nowadays that treat Bengal as a separate country😕
This was incredibly well done. The research was on point. I feel like I had a quick revision of all the history classes from classes 1-10.
I am a Mangalorean Catholic with Goan Heritage. Our language Konkani surprisingly has lots of Bengali Loanwords. Also, the pronunciation and sounds are influenced a lot by Bengali even though our language is closer to Marathi. Just like Bengali, people also call Konkani a sweet language.
Interesting. Didn't know that. Can you elaborate a little more?
@@arifhossainrubel4791 Konkani sounds like Bengali for non Konkani and Marathi Speakers.
ekta udahoron din to!!
@@fakrulislam3390 Konkani gano ani drama aik. Tuka gotu zaatele.
@@clydeds123,, its so interesting bro but not similar in Bengali.
The Bengal was so globalised that Chittagong, the port city had 49 different names at its peak..I am so proud for where i've been born,which Language i've been inherited..It's just a momentary simplification of happiness for me to watch this gem on my Identity.. A bengali from the land of bengalis"Bangladesh"...
As a Bengali, I can not thank you enough for making this video. I couldn't possibly show how grateful I am right now. Hope our culture and history is known to everyone around the world
We must make it known to the world collectively with love nd peace nd our work
This video should be a mandatory watch at every schools, for every single people in Bangladesh. Very well presented 🎉. Very proud to be a Bengali currently living in Canada.
As a Bengali who's ancestors moved to India during partition, this video is reminding me of the the stories I heard from my grandmother who was 6-7yo during partition and moving to India leaving everything she knew and loved behind are some of her earliest childhood memories...
I feel so heart broken for the entire Bengali community, doesn't matter which country.
Partition, whether in Bengal or in Punjab, it sucked a lot that we can't even imagine. I can't imagine leaving or losing everyone and everything I love and care about in a snap and never to be seen again
My ancestor moved to Bangladesh during the partition. I so want to know about the life and the land my ancestors lived. Although we are connected, we are separated by a line.
Bengal suffered more than Punjab because the population exchange never happened unlike Punjab , and huge refugee crisis during 1971 also altered demography.
I am a Bengali From Assam, Living in UK right now, I really Appreciate you making this video thanks a lot and Love from bengali People 🤟
I can confidently recognize this video as the best and the most comprehensive documentary on the Bengalis. Kudos. Every Bengali student or anyone interested in the history and culture of this region should watch this video.
Thanks! I am from Tripura . it was really a very nice representation . I really feel bad seeing todays scenario. What we had in the past and today what we have become .
We need to work on gretaer Bengal.
Never expected an hour long video on Bengal, I am a bengali and approve of this video. Yes there's lot more to the history. I often think if both of the Bengal were joined back together all of us could flourish again the way we always have in the past. The atrocities done to us so many years ago are felt to this day. However, we are still moving ahead and flourishing in one way or another in the world stage. I would surely watch a second part of this, just to put it out there! ❤❤👌
My parents are from Bangladesh, but I always say I’m Bengali-American, not Bangladeshi-American. Some lines on a map created to serve sectarian interests can’t convince me West Bengalis and East Bengalis aren’t one people ❤ thank you for the video!
Seeing all the comments i will only conclude that the problem with unification of west bengal and bangladesh is the lack of education. If the whole population was educated enough to think and understand above religious lines , then we could never be divided. My grandparents also migrated from bangladesh to india during 1950s. I can see people fighting over religion in comment section, they are still dumb enough to understand that language is more powerful than religion.
But the fact remains that there is a difference. One was once East Pakistan and fought for independence while the other was part of India and remained as such.
East Bengal is no no-more Bengali, much of it has been Arabized, now their attire, food habits, language has been replaced with Burkha, Beef, and Urdu.
@@NativeVsColonial nonsense.
@@ॐIo Example of the Arab colonisation is you, sure you have an Arabic name and call yourself a “Bangali”, lol
I am from Kerala, but idk why I felt so many goosebumps after listening to this whole video. And first time I have seen the different view of Bengal irrespective of Indo-ban border. Simply wow!!!!
Ok. You will be surprised how much Bengali culture has weird similarities with Kerala.... like, Bengalis use coconut and fish in their meals like us. Most of them are not clear cut similarities but we can feel it when you interact with them. Of course their cultural history and influence are far far greater than Kerala's but the similarities are uncanny. We always had Bengali singers and Composers making Malayalam movie songs... Take our classic "chemmeen" for example.
Love from West Bengal ❤
Mallus are bangla's long lost brothers
Indo - Bengal border not indo -ban
@@mohammadbinmahbub9160 Say "Malayalis" not "Mallu"😂 Mallu is an insult in Bangladesh
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41:39 this speech is something that gives me literal goosebumps and brings me to my knees knowing that my country suffered and struggled to see us, the descents speak in a language with sweet music,great poetry and one of the most sweetest language.
My best friend and one of my co-workers are both from Bangladesh, so this was a neat surprise! Through interactions with them and a few others, such as an Indian Bengali professor, I've grown to love Bengali people. I get the impression that they're energetic, hospitable, and willing to talk frankly. My bestie and her family want me to take a tour of Bangladesh with them someday soon, and it's definitely high on my bucket list. It's up there with Japan, which is saying a lot as a recovering weeaboo. I wish the best for Bengalis on both sides of the border, and I hope that their commonality wins out over religious and political division.
Here's the background for the Bangladeshi flag: The red disc is offset slightly toward the hoist so that it appears centered when the flag is flying. The flag is based on a similar flag used during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, which had a yellow map of the country inside the red disc. In 1972, this map was removed from the flag because of the difficulty for rendering the map correctly on both sides of the flag. The first version of the flag was designed and made by a section of student leaders and activists of Swadheen Bangla Nucleus in June 1970 at Dhaka University. The flag was made from clothes donated by Bazlur Rahman Lasker, the owner of Apollo Tailors at the Dhaka New Market.
The map of what would be the new country was first traced from an atlas by the students and then was painted in the red circle by Shib Narayan Das. According to Shib Narayan Das, the green on the flag represents the landscape and the red circle represents the sun to symbolize a new day and end of oppression from Pakistan.
I'm sure it also reminds the people of all the blood that was spilled by the countrymen and countrywomen to get this freedom.
Cheers!!!
@@hamzahnurreez8420 Pakistan deserves it.
@@hamzahnurreez8420 porkoistan is a failure nation
The red disc stands for Socialism (1972-1975) and (1996-2000) and (2008-2014)
@@habibaurmee7727not really, as someone from Bangladesh we were taught as kids that the red in the flag represents the sun rising from the horizon stained with our blood spilled from gaining freedom from 1971. Yes the Awami league has had a socialist bg when it was in charge of the government directly after the war under Sheikh Mujibor Rahman, but its slowly changing course towards a more capitalistic approach and not focusing on agriculture entirely. Basically its like the CCP except they dont entirely have the balls to pull off social credit system or are able to completely able to brainwash people to the point they are ultra-nationalist and willing to be martyrs. Ive seen my own generation not give a damn abt politics and more interested in building a career and achieving success in life.
Bro you know more about Bengalis than 99% of Bengalis know about their own history. This is such an in-depth presentation. Probably the best video about Bengalis on TH-cam. Great work! I will definitely watch it if you make more videos about Bengalis/Bangladesh.
Yes sad and infuriating that we bengalis dont know our history. We need to embrace our culture and our language more without embracing western culture so much
and this is the result of our recent politics and ignorance, in Bangladesh how government teaching it if u ask someone they at the very best will mention the "pallasy battle" then go to "shipahi bidroho" then all about from 1950-1971. they dont really teach the Golden time of our bengal and more historical figures.
you know if you do research by your own . I did , that's why I knew most of the things
I am Bengali. And from Bangladesh 🇧🇩. Love for Bengali brothers
Cogito, you have made a beautiful video ❤ Bengalis are the third largest ethnic group in the world after the Arabs and Hans Chinese. Our ancestors have made numerous achievements and made us proud, not only in Asia but the entire world. Thank you so much for making this awesome tribute to our great civilisation.
Love from Calcutta (West Bengal), India 😊😊
Wow! I'am a Bangladeshi. I love my country Bangladesh. ❤❤❤🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩 ❤❤❤.
I wish you did not have to say your country is "India". I wish we all could call our country "Bangla", which was the case for thousands of years.
Bengal and Irish people also have great connection. The revolutionary on both sides supported each other against British colonism. Swami Vivekanada the fire brand religious leader had an Irish follower who made Kolkata her home. Sister Nivedita was and still is a revered person in Bengal history
Never trust the Irish though...
They also helped British invading India
We love the irish, except Connor mcgregor
Thank you so much! Not a lot of people understand the Bangladeshi or Bangali culture! I am so glad you used your platform to raise more understanding about us and our culture. I can assure you, Bangalis are the nicest and friendliest people ever! They are so welcoming and hospitable.
Much needed; much love.
Great respect from Greece to the Bengali people for their determination in fighting for independence despite all that they endured
As a Bangladeshi, I really appreciate how well-researched and well-put this video is. Huge props to you and your team.
As a Bengali immigrant in India how my Grandfather and Grandmother moved here with nothing and still nurtured my father and all his siblings still gave me goosebumps. What a nice video....
40 ruppes??? bru wtf is he gonna do with that
@@WilliamLi-nd4lzhow about you donate some if that's so cheap for you
@@WilliamLi-nd4lzbetter than watching for free
Money is given by God , don't disrespect money@@WilliamLi-nd4lz
@@WilliamLi-nd4lzdid you even give Re 1? If no, shut up
As a Bengali, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this. What skill, talent and knowledge you have to put together such a beautiful presentation and video.
You are not Bengali