North South University

SOC 101
(I N T R O D U C T I O N T O S O C I O L O G Y )

Submitted to: Azmat Ara Ahmad. (AAA)

Section: 30

Submitted by:
Name ID
Mahmudul Alam 1731456630
Tanzina Akter Riya 1812215611
Lubna Yeasmin 1821852630
Md. Osman Bhuya 1612788030
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Sabbir Hossain 1931410630
Topic:
Culture of Old Dhaka.

Executive Summary
Old Dhaka is a famous place for many of the people of our country and Old
Dhaka is characterized by versatile culture including many festivals, variety
of cuisine, entertainment industry and sites of interests. It has a rich,
diverse culture which deeply rooted heritage is thoroughly reflected in its
architecture, dance, literature, music, painting and clothing. The people
who lives in Old Dhaka; like to celebrate their cultural festival with their
family, friends or neighbors in a festive way.

Introduction
During the time spent development, moves in significance of sub-ranges
have happened, however the old piece of the city has never truly lost its
significance. Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has developed from a little
exchanging focus to a city. Notwithstanding the loss of authority and
political support Old Dhaka has constantly changed in accordance with its
new part. It serves imperative financial, social and social capacities not just
for the entirety city however for the hinterland too. Despite its significance,
Old Dhaka evokes pictures of lack of rottenness, crumbling structures,
deficient administrations and blockage of numerous types. As we realize
that Old Dhaka is extremely customary place. That 2is the reason individuals
like that place in particular. Despite the fact that the place was
exceptionally swarmed. Due to their way of life and in addition
transportation. We can see TOM TOM in the city of old Dhaka. It’s a
custom of Old Dhaka. Really this TOM TOM is controlled by the assistance
of two stallions. This why TOM TOM is exceptionally special for any places.
In old Dhaka this TOM TOM is keep running as transportation. Individuals
of the old Dhaka delighted in especially when any occasion come. Uniquely
when the Hindu celebration come. "HOLI" is essentially a Hindu festival.
The individual of old Dhaka celebrates holy
crazily. Like that time, they praise it by utilizing the different hues.
Essentially, they play with the colors. At that time, they likewise drink, doing
bunches of fun. They offer hues to the others confront, hands. Old Dhaka
represents a vibrant environment in the process of dilapidation and decay.
It is neither self-evident that redevelopment programmer should follow
community desires nor that activities of Old Dhaka be completely disrupted
to fit in what architects or urban designers may believe to be the inevitable
future. A balance between the two points of view based on the past and
partly on future prospects would appear to offer a viable policy to be
adopted in the present.

Keeping these insights in mind, move on to discuss the assumption of

complete urbanization by highlighting one conceptual and one
methodological problem implicit in some of the most popular interpretations
of this hypothesis. First, the urbanization hypothesis is often substantiated
by means of statistic that more than half of the world population live in
urban areas. Yet the assumed relationship between the number of human
beings living in urban areas and urbanization is by no means given. Should
not conflate the process of urbanization with one of its manifestations, that
is, the increasing number of people living in urban areas. The half of the
world population’s argument may lend itself to talk about urban growth, but
the latter should be carefully distinguished from urbanization.

Null Hypothesis, the description urban is, both at an administrative and a

conceptual level, a methodologically ambiguous one: politicians,
development experts and demographers fight over3 it, as the declaration of
a certain area as urban often have implications for its eligibility to receive
special fund.
Test the null hypothesis that that the population mean in old Dhaka.

: Against the alternative that the population mean is not equal.

: Perform the test at a significance level of, use the-value approach to

reach conclusion.

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Literature Review
The existence of a settlement in the area that is now Dhaka dates from 7 th
century. The city area was ruled by the Buddhist kingdom of the Pal Empire
before passing to the control of the Hindu Senna dynasty in the 9 th century.
The name of the town may have derived after the establishment of the
Goddess temple by the BALLAL Senna in the 12 th century.

After the Senna Empire, Dhaka was successfully ruled by the sultanate of
Bengal as well as interruption of governors from the Delhi Sultanate before
being taken over by the MUGHALS in 1608.Dhaka started to grow from
1610 under the MUGHAL SUBEDHARS.

The oldest standing mosque was built in 1454 by BAKHT BINAT during the
rule of NASIRUDDIN MAHMUD SHAH.

The development of townships and housing has resulted in a significant

growth in population came as the city was proclaimed the capital of SUBAH
BANGALAH under MUGHAL rule in 1608.MUGHAL SUBHADAR ISLAM
KHAN was the first administrator of the city. Khan named the city
‘JAHANGIR NAGAR ‘ .Although this name was dropped soon after
JAHANGIR’S death. FARASHGANJ was settled by the French 1780,then
known as French Market. The 18th and 19th century saw significant number
of Armenians settle down in ARMANITOLA.

The British converted an old afghan fort into a central Jail in 1820.The
national political party, Bangladesh AWAMI League, was founded in Rose
Garden palace in 23 June 1949.

In 21st century,

The area saw rise in drug abuse, especially YA BA and PHENSYDYL. In

2010 a fire that was flamed by chemical warehouse killed more than
hundred people and increased the calls for chemical
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Dhaka’s Third special Judge’s Court is located in BAKSHIBAZAR, Old

Dhaka. ANSARULLAH BANGLA team attacked a police check post,
leaving two cops injured and the capture of one terrorist on 1 February
2017.

The ,main religion of the Dhaka was HINDU but in present Islam is the
main religion in this area. DHAKASHVARI TEMPLE,AHSAN
MANZIL,LALBAG FORT,MITFORD HOSPITAL,TOMB OF PORI
BIBI,TARA MAOSQUE are important instance the literature of Old Dhaka.

Methodology
Sample Survey:
Selection a group of people and do survey on them is called Sample
survey.
It covers a lot of people.
By surveying a group of people, we can measure ration for that region.
In survey, there can be dichotomous questions/Multiple choice type
questions/Rating scale.

Examples of dichotomous questions for the Old Dhaka culture:

Is Old Dhaka culture very much effective for Bangladeshi people?

 Yes
 No

Examples of Multiple Choice type question for the Old Dhaka culture:
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Which is the most effective culture?
 Dance
 Literature
 Music
 clothing

Examples of Rating scale type question for the Old Dhaka culture:

Does the culture of Old Dhaka national heritage?

 Strongly Agree
 Agree
 Disagree
 Strongly Disagree

We can easily survey for the selected group for of people by the all
following procedure.

Data gathering techniques:

We can hire data by using data gathering tools.Hiring to some cultural

information of Old Dhaka we can use these tools.
These are-
 Questionnaire
 Interview
 Observation and
 Participant observation

Questionnaire:

A Questionnaire is a research instrument consisting of a series of

question.Gathering information about cultural view of Old Dhaka from
respondent questionnaire can be a useful tool because it covers a lot
of people.

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Interview:
Interview means a private meeting between people when questions are
asked and answered. It is a good process of hiring data. Accuracy is the
important factors in interview.

Observation:
Observation is a process of observing something or someone carefully or
in order to gain information. We can observe something for the cultural
aspects of Old Dhaka. But that should be a right information; so accuracy
is very important factor. If accuracy occurs it will be a rich and authentic
data.

Participant Observation:
Participant Observation is a qualitative research method in which the
researcher not only observes the research participants. Participate
observation provides the researcher with access to different types of
information.

By applying all the data gathering techniques

effectively we can assume accurate data information
about culture of Old Dhaka.

Questionnaires&Interview:
Questionnaires:
1. How old are u? 8

a)15-18 b)19-22 c)23-26 d)27-30

2. Do u know about poush shakranti or shakrain?
a)Yes b)No
3. Is the old town's this festive is open for all?
a)Yes b)No c)May be
4. Is the festival is basically an event of joy, happiness and friendship?
a)Agree b)Strongly agree c)Neutral d)Disagree.
5. Do u think shakrain culture is threatened to Bangladeshi culture?
a)Yes b)no c)maybe
6.which food in old Dhaka you should never miss?
a) Biriyani b) Chingri malai curry c) Haleem
7. Is old Dhaka culture national heritage?
a) Agree b) Disagree c) Strongly disagree
8.How people can distinguish them?
a) Language b) Dress c)Education
9)How do we learn old Dhaka culture?
a) Individual situational learning
b) Cultural learning
C) Social Situational learning
10.Do you think people of od Dhaka get same respect like another culture
people?
a) Yes b) No

Interview: 9

1. Tell us about the cultural practices of old Dhakaiyan people’s?

Ans: Old dhakaiyan people has variety of foods, Festivals,clothes,
Traditional cottage industries,cultural activities and amicable living of
people of all religion in harmony.

Food:-The traditional foods of old Dhaka city are very famous for its biryani,
kabab, local foods, where species are widely accepted and their famous
Dhakaiya lifestyle.

Festivals:- the main festivals celebrated in old dhaka is Eid-ul-fitr, Eid-ul-

adha, Muharram,Durga puja, saraswati puja, Shakrain,pohela
falgun,Halkhata.

Clothes:Old Dhaka men wear dhoti, lungi, shirt, pants, Punjabi and women
wear sari, salwar kameez and veil.

Traditional cottage industries of old Dhaka:-Cottage industries include

weaving, bronze and brass, sewing work, bamboo and cane work,
goldsmith, lumber, pottery, handwriting etc are well-respected throughout
the world.

The cultural activities:-cultural activitie of old Dhaka are very famous.

Cultural activities are important in their lives. Qawwali, dance - songs,
music - playing etc are an integral part of their culture.

2.Which are the famous foods of old Dhaka and why these foods are
so famous?
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Ans: Old Dhaka is famous for its Hazir biriyani , morog polao and kebabs. A
specialty is baKar khani with 'Kata moslar mangsho, meat cooked with
whole spices not powder or paste. these foods are so famous because
these are so delicious and different taste from any other places.

3.Why the culture of old Dhaka is so famous? What makes them

different from other cultures?
Ans: Dhaka is famous for its variety of foods and amicable living of people
of all religion in harmony.The main Muslims festivals celebrated with funfair
here are Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha and Muharram,Hindu festivals like Durga
Puja,Kali Puja, and Saraswati Puja are also celebrated with enthusiasm.

Old Dhaka culture is very different from the Bengali culture of other parts of
Bangladesh. They are different from others because of their way of life,
their food supply, their conversation, their business, there language.

4.Does everyone like the culture of old Dhaka? Why or why not?
Ans: Yes, everyone likes the culture of old dhaka because old dhaka is
famous for its food, occasions etc.shakrain is a festival of kite in old
dhaka.chand raat(the night before eid) is celebrated here with fireworks
and adda(hangout). Old dhaka has a sense of community Where
neighbours know each other and that different it from new Dhaka. For
those reasons, everyone likes the culture of old dhaka.

5.Does the culture of old Dhaka affect other culture and why the
culture of old Dhaka is unique?
Ans: yes, the culture of old dhaka affects other cultures. There unity,
festivals, business-trade,foods, amicable living of people of all religion in
harmony which are followed by others. 11
The culture of old dhaka is unique for there behaviour, hospitality, different
kind of cultural activities that aren't seen in others districts.

Data Analysis
1.Adaptation and change: Most of the Food habit of old Dhaka’s people
are came from Delhi culture and day by day it is replacing by
Chinese,American and European food culture.Old well sketch buildings are
risky and people are creating apartment house but even today that’s are
also not based well-planning.Surrounding of old Dhaka are affected by Air
pollution,Water pollution,Sound pollution and it is increasing day by day
instance of large number of population.The art of old Dhaka is destroying
due to many causes.If people want to protect the beauty and tradition of the
Old Dhaka,Awareness and well planning system.Adaption is are main
helpful thing.

2.How culture is used to survive: .Old Dhaka’s people food habit,talking

style,characteristics,business profession are the most traditional culture of
Old Dhaka people and by adopting that’s they survive their life and feel
proud as a people of Old Dhaka.People always want to maintain their
predecessor’s profession and culture.

3.Expression: The culture of Old Dhaka is the well instance and

exceptional culture in Bangladesh.For artists Old Dhaka
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has been a
treasure trove-with its quaint lanes and MUGHAL architecture and a
timeless warmth that has been captured again and again on canvas.
Taking to artists-senior and junior gives an idea of the things that have
stayed on in their consciousness found their way into their works.

Conclusion
Where limitations are numerous and contending requests on back various,
creativity, creative ability and imagination are our lone expectation. Without
essential necessities of life admired dreams without bounds are an
extravagance. We need to grapple with reality. The engineering calling is in
a unique position to spread the message of protection. We can advance
the reason for manageable condition by being monetary in the utilization of
assets and by protection of both regular and man-made components. The
intrigue in protection must be ignited and maintained. Unless this is finished
by neighborhood and national organization, by the general population and
intrigued associations, future eras will just find out about old urban
communities through books and reports. Lost everlastingly will be our
connection with the past, our custom, culture and legacy. Protecting and
enhancing what we have is the key to a suitable future for old urban
communities and groups.

Recommendation
Bangladesh is blessed with her own heritage and culture. Culture of Old Dhaka is
one of the root culture of Bangladesh. Nowadays it is most common culture
celebrated in Dhaka and people use its language and movement in social medium.
Some concern issue we detected which is acting like a threat to cause damage of
this beloved culture. So its high time to take necessary steps to minimize or save
Old Dhaka’s culture. Our Findings are given below-
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# Firstly, Emphasis should be given more on local traditional culture.

# Encourage young people to celebrate festivals without violence.

# Raise awareness such as western culture cannot mix with it.

# Tourist attraction will increase if facilities will developed.

# Cultural and traditional heritage should be carry out by root people.

# Food poisoning must be monitored as they are one of the main part of culture.

# Local traditional buildings which are in danger of earthquake must be look after
and

maintained by authority.

# Construction code and conduct must follow for communication betterment in

future.

# Finally People should be aware of our own tradition and keep it high.

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For betterment of our culture and heritage or to be enrich in cultural activities, its
our prime duty to keep pure culture in our lifestyle. Our finding and observation
might be limited for word limitation but we feel there are plenty of additional way
of enrich its own culture. We hope Old Dhaka’s Culture will be keep on going
smooth like before.

Questionnaires(Sample)
Welcome to simple survey about “The Old Dhaka Culture”. This questionnaires
survey will be based on peoples reaction on Old Dhaka culture. Through this brief
survey we will try to find some key point and issue about peoples demand and
attribute to this culture. We are taking your opinion only for survey purpose only.

Questions:-

1. Do you know about the culture of Old Dhaka? - □ Yes □ No

2. Do u know about poush shakranti or shakrain? -□ Yes □ No
3. Have you ever Participated any function of Old Dhaka? - □ Yes □ No .
4. Is the old town's this festive is open for all? - □ Yes □ No .
5. Do u think shakrain culture is threatened to Bangladeshi culture? - □ Yes □
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Now Fill The Contents Below :

 Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree
Old Dhaka culture is Subculture.
Old Dhaka culture is counter
culture.
People of this culture is friendly
People should celebrate and learn
this culture.
This culture needs to promote.
Old Dhaka culture is national
heritage.
This culture is limited for Hindu
people only.
How you rate this culture - (5 Star) / (4 Star) / (3 Star) / ( 2 Star) /(1 Star)
Demographic Data:-
Name : ________________

Age : _______

Gender : _________

Your Comments (if any) : ______________________________________________________________

Thank you for participating and sharing your valuable thoughts with us

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