Sounds of Bangladesh

Music, dance and drama

The music and dance of Bangladesh since its development has been divided into three parts namely classical, folk and modern. The classical type of music and dance exhibits influence of common classical ways of the Indian subcontinent and accordingly this proves that music and dance in Bangladesh got inspiration from dance forms like Bharata Natyam and Kuchipudi. The folk and ethnic music and dance of the region are original and belonged to Bangladesh culture. Some dancing styles like Manipuri and Santal are in fashion in the north-eastern part of the Indian subcontinent but Bangladesh has also created and developed its own separate dancing styles. Traditional folk songs and music are very famous among Bangladeshi people. They use several musical instruments such as flute, drums, ektara, dotara, guitar and saxophone. Drama is equally popular in Bangladesh.