Ethnic Group of Bangladesh A community or population that shares cultural customs, ancestry, language, religion, or other traits that set them apart from other groups is referred to as an ethnic group. Members of the group often feel more like they belong and have an identity because of these shared traits. Including the Bengali, Chakma, Rohingya , Bihari and others are found in Bangladesh . Every groups adds to the rich fabric of Bangladeshi society with its unique cultural customs, language, and traditions. It is significant to remember that ethnicity is a complicated and diverse concept that frequently encompasses more than just ancestry or place of origin. Bangladeshi Ethnic Group groups criticso of the 2011 census Group: 07 Name ID Nabib Ahamed Sujan 23-51193-1 Tabassum Hossain Mithin 23-50002-1 Sajid Hasan Arko 23-50115-1 Some Renowned Person claim that it underestimates the size of Bangladesh’s ethnic population. The majority ethnicity is Bengali Bengali at least 98.9% other indigenous ethnic groups 1.1% (2011 est.).The first is Chakma, consisting of 444,748 people while the Marma, the second largest ethnic group compare with 202,974 people The only freedom fighter from the indigenous communities to have been given the Bir Bikram gallantry award was UK Ching Marma. He hailed from the Marma group of Khagrachhari and was stationed at the Hatibandha border. Commander Deepak Sangmo, Theophil Hajang, Parimal Drong, Orphan Knockre, sector commander Bhadra Marak, platoon commander Jatindra Sangmo, commander Arvind Sangma and female freedom fighter Veronica Simsang.Nilmoni Chatterjee, Nandeshwar Singh and Vijay Singh encouraged refugees to unite and fight And Shantu Larma Bangladesh's government recognizes 27 indigenous ethnic groups under the 2010 cultural Institution for Small Anthropological Groups Act; other sources estimate there are 75 ethnic groups Some event Of Ethnic People Location The Chittagong Hill Tracts conflict was a political and armed conflict between the government of Bangladesh and the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (United People's Party of the Chittagong Hill Tracts) and its armed wing, the Shanti Bahini, over the issue of autonomy and the land rights of Jumma people, mainly for Chakma people and the other indigenous of Chittagong Hill Tracts. Shanti Bahini launched an insurgency against government forces in 1977, when the country was under military rule, and the conflict continued for twenty years until the government and the PCJSS signed the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord in 1997. The majority of ethnic people live in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.The indigenous people of Bangladesh are ethnic minorities in Chittagong Hill Tracts (southeastern), Sylhet Division (northeastern), Rajshahi Division (west), and Mymensingh Division (north-central) areas of the country. They are indigenous and the tribal races, total population of ethnic minorities in Bangladesh was estimated to be over 2 million in 2010.[1] They are diverse ethnic communities including Tibeto-Burman,[2] Austric and Dravidian people. Quite a few of these groups, such as the Chakmas and Marmas (the largest and second largest respectively), migrated to Bangladesh before the British period from modern Burma. Empirical Analysis Culture Bengali ethnic people make up over 98% of Bangladesh's population. The IndoEuropean language of Bengalis shares significant linguistic ties with the languages of Northen India. Bangladesh's population is predominantly Sunni Muslim. The Chittagong Hill Tracts is where most ethnic minorities in Bangladesh reside. In Bangladesh, indigenous Adivasi communities, constituting around 1.8% of the population, face systemic marginalization and discrimination. Despite their significant cultural and ethnic diversity, these communities are often undercounted and neglected in official records, leading to their exclusion from essential resources and development initiativesThe government's refusal to recognize the distinct identities and rights of indigenous peoples further exacerbates their marginalization, perpetuating a cycle of injustice and inequality. Religion Major ethnic religions are Hinduism, Judaism, Shinto, Chinese folk religion, and Vodun. Rather than through religious conversion, ethnic religions typically spread through migration and cultural interchange Festivals • • • • • Buddha purnima Kathina Oyahgyai or Prabarana Purnima Sangrai (The Marma New Year festival is called Sangrai.) Boisabi Food Food is something that the human body absolutely needs. It has to do with social, religious, cultural, and geographical aspects that are outside the purview of food technologists' work. Our goal in this study is to examine eating habits from an anthropological standpoint. Some of traditional foods name are mentioed here :Eromba,Hawaijar,Nagri,Chajem Pomba,Jadoh,Pumaloi,Bambo Shoot curry,Marma rice beer,Mehedi Panta,Mundi, Bamboo chicken , Porota and many more. Dress & Jewellery Ethnic dress , often known as traditional attire, is an expression of a culture's identity and history. These clothes have been handed down over the years and are an important element of what marks a certain areas, nation or community unique. The challenges facing plainland ethnic groups in Bangladesh Ethnic groups from the plains of Bangladesh reside in isolated regions and face political marginalization. These groups experience discrimination, harsh living conditions, inadequate government services, and land confiscation based on past discrimination. The voices of plainland ethnic groups are scarce, as they are not well-represented at the local and national levels. NGOs, both local and foreign, ought to keep advocating for the rights of the plainland ethnic group and helping Bangladesh's ethnic minority learn how to speak up for themselves The various ethnic groups in Bangladesh comprise a varied mosaic of customs, languages and cultural practices. Every group from the numerous in digenous communities to the dominant Bengalli ethnic groups add to rich history of the country. Unity and harmony within Bangladeshi society can only be fostered by accepting and appreciating this diversity.
