More about Bangladesh

The WaterAid supporter's trip to Bangladesh is less than a week away, so it makes sense to try and understand a little of the country we're visiting.

Fortunately for me in the Call Centre in Cardiff we have Menna Ali who's family originally hail from Bangladesh, and she very kindly spared some time to teach me some pronunciation.

Asalaam Walaikkhum - Hello

Walaikhum asalaam - Common response

Kamon acen? (Pronounced "kemorn achern") How are you?

Bhalo aci - I'm fine.

Judging by Menna's amusement at my efforts I think I need to continue practising!

Some Bengali text!

Continuing on the theme of Bangladesh's links to the UK, Ali at the Cardiff Bangladesh Association (based in Riverside, Cardiff) was particularly helpful in helping me understand what to expect in Bangladesh, from a warning about the spiciness of the food to a reminder that we're bound to have a really warm welcome from the people out there; can't wait!

Outside the Bangladesh Association, Riverside, Cardiff.