Name ID Bangladeshi Ethnic Group Group-7

Tabassum Hossain Mithin 23-50002-1 A community or population that shares cultural customs, ancestry, language, religion, or other traits that set
them apart from other groups is referred to an ethnic group. As Bangladesh's government recognizes
27 indigenous ethnic groups under the 2010 cultural Institution for Small Anthropological Groups Act; other
Nabib Ahamed Sujan 23-51193-1 sources estimate there are 75 ethnic groups criticso of the 2011 census claim that it underestimates the size of
Bangladesh's ethnic population. Including the Bengali, Chakma, Rohingya , Bihari and others are found
Sajid Hasan Arko 23-50115-1
in Bangladesh. Every groups adds to the rich fabric of Bangladeshi society with its unique cultural customs,
language, and traditions

Festivals
Location​ • Buddha purnima​
• Kathina​
The Chittagong Hill Tracts are home to
• Oyahgyai or Prabarana Purnima​
the majority of ethnic communities.
• Chittagong Hill Tracts (southeastern) • Sangrai (The Marma New Year festival
• Rajshahi Division (western) is called Sangrai.)​
• Sylhet Division (northeastern) • Boisabi​
• Mymensingh Division (north-central)

Some Renowned Person

 Theophil Hajang
 Orphan Knockre
 Parimal Drong
 Sector Commander Bhadra
Marak
 Platoon Commander Jatindra
Sangmo
 Commander Arvind Sangma

Some event Of Ethnic People

Culture  Independence Day(26th March)
• The languages of Northern India and the Indo-  21st February(the National Mourning
European language spoken by Bengalis. Day and World Mother Language Day)
• The majority of people in Bangladesh are Sunni  The Victory Day(16th December)
Muslims.  Rabindra & Nazrul Jayanti
• The majority of Bangladesh's ethnic minorities  Pohela Boishakh
live in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

Empirical Analysis
Religion
Major ethnic religions are :
• Hinduism In Bangladesh, indigenous Adivasi communities,
constituting around 1.8% of the population, face
• Judaism systemic marginalization and discrimination.
• Shinto Despite their significant cultural and ethnic diversity,
these communities are often undercounted and
• Chinese folk religion neglected in official records, leading to their
• Vodun. 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.

Food

Food
​Some of traditional foods name
are mentioed here :
• Eromba
• Hawaijar
• Nagri
• Chajem Pomba Ethnic groups from the plains of Bangladesh reside in
• Bambo Shoot curry isolated regions and face political marginalization. These
groups experience discrimination, harsh living conditions,
• Mehedi Panta inadequate government services, and land confiscation based
• Mundi
The challenges facing plainland ethnic
on past discrimination. The voices of plainland ethnic groups

• Bamboo chicken groups in Bangladesh

are scarce, as they are not well-represented at the local and
national levels. NGOs, both local and foreign, ought to keep
• Porota ​ advocating for the rights of the plainland ethnic group and
helping Bangladesh's ethnic minority learn how to speak up
for themselves

Dress & Jewellery

Ethnic dress,often known as traditional attire,
is an expression of a culture's identity and
history.Some of are mentioned here :
• Necklace
• Tikli
• Marki
• Bala
• Nose-ring