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Allah
The supreme and singular deity in Islamic monotheism, recognized as the absolute creator and sustainer of the universe.
Angel Gabriel
Azdaha
A mythical dragon or giant serpent found in Persian, Turkic, and Bengali folklore, often possessing multiple heads or immense size.
Babylon
An ancient Mesopotamian city-state and empire known for its hanging gardens and the legendary Tower of Babel.
Barishal
Bede people
Bogura District
Bonbibi
Byangoma
Legendary human-faced birds of Bengali folklore, appearing notably in the fairytales of Thakurmar Jhuli, where they are portrayed as wise, fortune-telling birds that help the deserving.
Brahmin
Brahmin is a varna (theoretical social classes) within Hindu society.
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (Nimai)
Indian Hindu saint from Bengal and the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism