In Bangladesh, the Garos are one of the most prominent matriarchal indigenous groups. This study is intended to raise new questions on the changing lifestyle of the Garo. The results of the study are obtained by using a qualitative method. Primary data are given greater importance, in addition to secondary data. In addition to observation, interviews and surveys are conducted. Interviews and surveys have shown changes in the Garo’s way of life. The life of the Garo community in Hariakona village, Sherpur district, had been highlighted with a view to highlighting their changes and crisis. As a result of colonial cultural invasion, this rich history, tradition and the distinctive diversity of Garo society have been diminished. Today, the Garos own identity is in danger of extinction. In addition to the contact with modern civilization, a significant change has taken place in Garo society. The existence of the Garo is threatened by changes in their way of life due to colonial cultural invasion and modernization. The researchers who had come to the Indian sub-continent since the beginning of the British period had been looking at the Garos. An analysis of the Garo's lifestyle needs to include research articles and books, as sources of secondary data that were included in this study. Finally, The research helps to understand how the Garo people's traditional way of life is under in danger. The study's significance in providing potential solutions to recover from the crisis and return to the Garo people's traditional way of life.

Authors:
Khabir Uddin, Jagannath University, Bangladesh

About the Presenter(s)
I graduated from the Department of Bengali Literature at Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. I am working with ethnic history, culture, climate change, displacement, and cultural crisis. I also published a book on the history of humankind.

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