The words of Bangladesh

Bangladesh — quotes, proverbs & wisdom

Real words from the people of Bangladesh, each with a verified source. New quotes are added as each is fact-checked.

“Excessive greed ruins the weaver.”

অতি লোভে তাঁতি নষ্ট

Source: Traditional Bengali proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“When you cannot dance, you blame the courtyard for being crooked.”

নাচতে না জানলে উঠান বাঁকা

Source: Traditional Bengali proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“It does not rain as much as it thunders.”

যত গর্জে তত বর্ষে না

Source: Traditional Bengali proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“The thief's mother has the loudest voice.”

চোরের মায়ের বড় গলা

Source: Traditional Bengali proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“The jackfruit is still on the tree, yet oil is on the moustache.”

গাছে কাঁঠাল গোঁফে তেল

Source: Traditional Bengali proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“A tight knot makes a slip-loose bind.”

বজ্র আঁটুনি ফস্কা গেরো

Source: Traditional Bengali proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“If you throw a clod, you must expect a brickbat in return.”

ঢিল মারলে পাটকেল খেতে হয়

Source: Traditional Bengali proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“A little learning is a dangerous thing.”

অল্প বিদ্যা ভয়ংকরী

Source: Traditional Bengali proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“A pearl necklace around a monkey's neck.”

বানরের গলায় মুক্তার মালা

Source: Traditional Bengali proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“The blind boy is named Lotus-Eyed.”

কানা ছেলের নাম পদ্মলোচন

Source: Traditional Bengali proverb, public-domain oral tradition