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Bangladeshis ([[Bengali]]: বাংলাদেশী [[ˈbaŋladeʃi]]) are the citizens and nationals of [[Bangladesh]], a South Asian country centred on the transnational historical region of Bengal along the eponymous bay.<ref>[https://population.un.org/dataportal/data/indicators/49/locations/50/start/2022/end/2024/table/pivotbylocation?df=5097f2fb-3504-4adc-b389-41662b5a937b Total population by sex in UN report].[[UN]].Retrieved 24 December 2024.</ref> | Bangladeshis or Bangladeshi ([[Bengali]]: বাংলাদেশী [[ˈbaŋladeʃi]]) are the citizens and nationals of [[Bangladesh]], a South Asian country centred on the transnational historical region of Bengal along the eponymous bay.<ref>[https://population.un.org/dataportal/data/indicators/49/locations/50/start/2022/end/2024/table/pivotbylocation?df=5097f2fb-3504-4adc-b389-41662b5a937b Total population by sex in UN report].[[UN]].Retrieved 24 December 2024.</ref> | ||
Bangladeshi citizenship was formed in 1971, when the permanent residents of the former East Pakistan were transformed into citizens of a new republic. Bangladesh is the world's eighth most populous nation. The vast majority of Bangladeshis are ethnolinguistically Bengalis, an Indo-Aryan people. The population of Bangladesh is concentrated in the fertile Bengal delta, which has been the centre of urban and agrarian civilizations for millennia. The country's highlands, including the Chittagong Hill Tracts and parts of the Sylhet Division, are home to various tribal minorities. | Bangladeshi citizenship was formed in 1971, when the permanent residents of the former East Pakistan were transformed into citizens of a new republic. Bangladesh is the world's eighth most populous nation. The vast majority of Bangladeshis are ethnolinguistically Bengalis, an Indo-Aryan people. The population of Bangladesh is concentrated in the fertile Bengal delta, which has been the centre of urban and agrarian civilizations for millennia. The country's highlands, including the Chittagong Hill Tracts and parts of the Sylhet Division, are home to various tribal minorities.<ref>[https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/bangladeshis-top-expatriate-force-in-oman-1.2250379 Bangladeshis top expatriate force in Oman].[[Gulf News]].</ref> | ||
Bengali Muslims are the predominant ethnoreligious group of Bangladesh with a population of 150.36 million, which makes up 91.04% of the country's population as of 2022.The minority Bengali Hindu population made up approximately 7.95% of the population of the country according to the 2022 Census Non-Bengali Muslims make up the largest immigrant community; while the Tibeto-Burman Chakmas, who speak the Indo-Aryan Chakma language, are the largest indigenous ethnic group after Indo-Aryan Bengalis.The Austroasiatic Santhals are the largest aboriginal community. | Bengali Muslims are the predominant ethnoreligious group of Bangladesh with a population of 150.36 million, which makes up 91.04% of the country's population as of 2022.The minority Bengali Hindu population made up approximately 7.95% of the population of the country according to the 2022 Census Non-Bengali Muslims make up the largest immigrant community; while the Tibeto-Burman Chakmas, who speak the Indo-Aryan Chakma language, are the largest indigenous ethnic group after Indo-Aryan Bengalis.The Austroasiatic Santhals are the largest aboriginal community. | ||
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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
The region of [[Bengal]] was settled by people of diverse origins, including Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, Tibeto-Burman and Austroasiatic ancestry, with the most ancient settlements traced back to 4000 BCE. | The region of [[Bengal]] was settled by people of diverse origins, including Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, Tibeto-Burman and Austroasiatic ancestry, with the most ancient settlements traced back to 4000 BCE. | ||
Bangladesh has a 2024 population of 174 million according to United Nations projections.As per as 2020 estimation research, around 13 million Bangladeshis live abroad in various foreign nations.The estimated total population of all Bangladeshis including the ones who are living in their country and abroad is about 187 million as per 2020–21 estimation. | Bangladesh has a 2024 population of 174 million according to United Nations projections.As per as 2020 estimation research, around 13 million Bangladeshis live abroad in various foreign nations.The estimated total population of all Bangladeshis including the ones who are living in their country and abroad is about 187 million as per 2020–21 estimation.<ref>[https://www.thedailystar.net/country/news/abusing-foreign-workers-malaysian-rights-bodies-urgent-probe-1671301 Abuse of Bangladeshi Workers: Malaysian rights bodies for probe].[[The Daily Star]].</ref> | ||
==Rural Society== | ==Rural Society== | ||