Falling at the leader’s feet: Shades of Tamil Nadu in Bangladesh

[Banglar Bir]

Falling at the leader’s feet: Shades of Tamil Nadu in Bangladesh
SAM Staff, May 12, 2017

Newly elected Comilla Mayor Monirul Haque Sakku plunging to touch the feet of party chief and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to get her blessings: Photo: www.bdnews24.com
The practice of politicians falling at the feet of their leaders to secure their “blessings” is common in Hindu India as it is part of the culture of respecting “elders” or “seniors”. In the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, however, the practice assumed ugly forms during the regime of the Late J.Jayalalithaa , when even senior cabinet ministers had to fall at her feet in public view if they were not to be kicked out of office.

There is now evidence that a similar servile culture has crossed the international border into Bangladesh. On Thursday, the recently re-elected Mayor of Comilla City, Monirul Haque Sakku, bent low to touch the feet of Awami League chief and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after he was sworn-in.

Perhaps Monirul Haque was following the traditional Bengali culture in which falling at the feet of elders or superiors is the done thing. But one wonders if that is allowed in Islam in which one bows or worships only Allah and none else. But then Bangladesh’s culture is a colorful and fascinating mixture the Islamic and the Bengali Hindu traditions.
http://southasianmonitor.com/2017/05/12/falling-leaders-feet-shades-tamil-nadu-bangladesh/

 

[Michael Corleone]

Falling at the leader’s feet: Shades of Tamil Nadu in Bangladesh
SAM Staff, May 12, 2017

Newly elected Comilla Mayor Monirul Haque Sakku plunging to touch the feet of party chief and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to get her blessings: Photo: www.bdnews24.com
The practice of politicians falling at the feet of their leaders to secure their “blessings” is common in Hindu India as it is part of the culture of respecting “elders” or “seniors”. In the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, however, the practice assumed ugly forms during the regime of the Late J.Jayalalithaa , when even senior cabinet ministers had to fall at her feet in public view if they were not to be kicked out of office.

There is now evidence that a similar servile culture has crossed the international border into Bangladesh. On Thursday, the recently re-elected Mayor of Comilla City, Monirul Haque Sakku, bent low to touch the feet of Awami League chief and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after he was sworn-in.

Perhaps Monirul Haque was following the traditional Bengali culture in which falling at the feet of elders or superiors is the done thing. But one wonders if that is allowed in Islam in which one bows or worships only Allah and none else. But then Bangladesh’s culture is a colorful and fascinating mixture the Islamic and the Bengali Hindu traditions.
http://southasianmonitor.com/2017/05/12/falling-leaders-feet-shades-tamil-nadu-bangladesh/

Yo when I'm getting married.., I ain't kissing no ones legs or bowing down before anyone.
From where I come (Kuwait) its handshakes, hugs and kisses.

 

[Mage]

Yo when I'm getting married.., I ain't kissing no ones legs or bowing down before anyone.
From where I come (Kuwait) its handshakes, hugs and kisses.

You better marry a Ukrainian girl then. Bangladeshi father/mother-in-laws would expect you to touch their feet. Otherwise you would be labelled as a beyadob pola.

 

[Roybot]

You better marry a Ukrainian girl then. Bangladeshi father/mother-in-laws would expect you to touch their feet. Otherwise you would be labelled as a beyadob pola.

But the article is trying to make us believe that it is a touching someone's feet is "Hindu Thing"

 

[Mage]

But the article is trying to make us believe that it is a touching someone's feet is "Hindu Thing"

It is very common in Bangladesh. I used touch my parents feet in the eid day to get some money/bakshish

 

[Flynn Swagmire]

But the article is trying to make us believe that it is a touching someone's feet is "Hindu Thing"

Yes it is. And Bangladeshi Muslims follows alot of Hindu thing that doesn't contradicts with Islam...

 

[Russell]

what this article and Incontinent...hence, adult diaper wearing thread opener don't mention is...

The mayor does not belong to the ruling AL. He is a BNP backed Mayor - and was re-elected by defeating the AL candidate.

The PM, Sheikh Hasina is of course - President of Awami League.

So, this comparison to Tamil Nadu is full of shit - then again, this is the standard of thread one expects from the OP and his sources

You better marry a Ukrainian girl then. Bangladeshi father/mother-in-laws would expect you to touch their feet. Otherwise you would be labelled as a beyadob pola.

I didn't touch the feet of my in laws and I don't even call them abba/amma

 

[Michael Corleone]

You better marry a Ukrainian girl then. Bangladeshi father/mother-in-laws would expect you to touch their feet. Otherwise you would be labelled as a beyadob pola.

Nah man I'm good not marrying a Ukrainian... I don't think I can find the kind of girl I want in ukraine... they all turn out to be married.
I don't want to marr bd girl especially if she can't speak fluent English as I find myself at ease expressing myself in it.
But if I do eventually end up with one who can I will state this clause with explaination before I get tied down for marriage.
My mom told me the same thing when it came up in a conversation... I told her I hate this and I won't do this. She ofc told me the same thing XD

For some reason my dads boss and seniors always say your son will eventually end up with a Kuwaiti girl. :,)
Then I don't have to have a foot fetish... I can just hug and kiss guys like it's no homo

What about you? You married? Had to do this before? Relented or consequences? Story please

what this article and Incontinent...hence, adult diaper wearing thread opener don't mention is...

The mayor does not belong to the ruling AL. He is a BNP backed Mayor - and was re-elected by defeating the AL candidate.

The PM, Sheikh Hasina is of course - President of Awami League.

So, this comparison to Tamil Nadu is full of shit - then again, this is the standard of thread one expects from the OP and his sources


I didn't touch the feet of my in laws and I don't even call them abba/amma

Papa and mama. XD

It is very common in Bangladesh. I used touch my parents feet in the eid day to get some money/bakshish

Ediyah is your natural born right. They're compelled to give you ediyah on eid.

 

[Anubis]

Yo when I'm getting married.., I ain't kissing no ones legs or bowing down before anyone.
From where I come (Kuwait) its handshakes, hugs and kisses.

Yeah right try kissing your in-laws and let us know how that turns out.

 

[Michael Corleone]

Yeah right try kissing your in-laws and let us know how that turns out.

C'est ne pas le kiss français mon ami.
Hugs and handshakes or if it is an Arab or English girl then I don't even have to worry.

 

[Anubis]

C'est ne pas le kiss français mon ami.
Hugs and handshakes or if it is an Arab or English girl then I don't even have to worry.

You will get married to a Borka clad Noakhailla...mark my words.

 

[idune]

You will get married to a Borka clad Noakhailla...mark my words.

only hindu fundamentalist would have such view.

 

[Anubis]

only hindu fundamentalist would have such view.

I am Jewish.

 

[Homo Sapiens]

only hindu fundamentalist would have such view.

If you are such a burqa loving jamati than you should put one in your body.Afghan style.Muslim women need to ditch that moving prison and forcebly put that on every jamati burqa lover like you.

 

[riasat]

lol!!! Man what a terrible thread...
On a similar topic, if we have to follow on the guidelines as suggested by the Muslim fundamentalist in this forum, than Bangladeshis would have to let go of almost all Bengali customs, no saree or tip for women. No Baishakhi celebration for us... Restrict everything that is fun and live the life of a prisoner in your own country... have 4 wives because that is the only fun you are allowed.