Food — Winners (Last 3 Months)

Bangladeshi cuisine is renowned for its rich flavors, aromatic spices, and traditional recipes that have been handed down through the ages. Our most recent food category winners include traditional dishes like Panta Ilish, Bhuna Khichuri, and Shutki Curry. Each image highlights the textures, colors, and presentation that contribute to these dishes' deliciousness and cultural significance.

The pictures not only pay tribute to the food itself, but they also showcase the backgrounds and histories of each dish. From happy celebrations to everyday family dinners, these images capture the spirit of Bangladeshi culinary traditions.

October — Panta Ilish. Photo by Rahim Karim.

November — Bhuna Khichuri. Photo by Sohana Akter.

December — Shutki Curry. Photo by Tanvir Hossain.

Culture — Winners (Last 3 Months)

The social and customary facets of Bangladeshi life are encapsulated in the Culture category. Images of festival gatherings, traditional dances, and community cooking are featured in recent winners, highlighting the ways that celebration, music, and food unite families and communities.

From the happy cooking of shared meals to the vibrant displays of cultural events, every picture conveys a tale. These pictures serve as a reminder of how crucial it is to celebrate and preserve Bangladeshi culture in daily life.

October — Traditional Dance. Photo by Rahim Karim.

November — Community Cooking. Photo by Sohana Akter.

December — Winter Festival. Photo by Tanvir Hossain.

Markets — Winners (Last 3 Months)

Bangladeshi cuisine is centered around markets, which supply the raw ingredients for traditional dishes as well as fresh produce and fragrant spices. The market winners for the past three months feature vibrant market scenes, jars of spices, and colorful vegetables from various American communities.

In addition to emphasizing aesthetic appeal, these photos capture the cultural significance of marketplaces as centers of trade, social interaction, and the preservation of culinary customs.

October — Fresh Produce. Photo by Rahim Karim.

November — Winter Market. Photo by Sohana Akter.

December — Colorful Market. Photo by Tanvir Hossain.