This document discusses several of the major ethnic groups found in Bangladesh. It notes that according to the 2011 census, there are 27 recognized ethnic groups. The two largest are the Chakma people with over 400,000 individuals, and the Marma people with over 200,000 individuals. Several other groups are mentioned, including the Khasi, Jaintia, Santal, Hajong, and Manipuri peoples. For each, brief details are provided about their population concentrations in Bangladesh, origins, languages, religions, and customs.

3.  An ethnic group, or an ethnicity, is a
category of people who identify with each
other based on similarities such as
common ancestry, language, society, culture
or nation.
 Ethnic groups are fundamental units of social
organization which consist of members who
define themselves, or are defined, by a sense
of common historical origins that may also
include religious beliefs, a similar language,
or a shared culture.

4.  Ethnic community refers to the native ethnoic
minorities in soutern,northwestern,north-central
and northeastern regions of the country.
 These regions include the Chittagong Hill
Trades,Sylhet Division,Rajshahi Division and
Mymensingh District.
 The primary census report of 2011 gives the
number of ethnic population groups of
Bangladesh as 27.
 The first is Chakma,consisting of 444748 peop[le
while the Marma,the second largest ethnic group
compares with 202974 persons.

7.  The largest tribe of Bangladesh.
 The Chakmas are of mixed origin but
reflect more Bengali influence than any
other tribe.

8.  The second largest ethnic group in Bangladesh
and they are of Burmese (Myanmar) ancestry.
 Sangrai is regarded as the biggest celebration
among them.
 They speak Marma and the majority are
Theravada Buddhist.

9.  Live in the state of Meghalaya in north east India,
with small population in neibour Assam and in
parts of Bangladesh.
 The khasi people who reside in the hilly areas of
Sylhet, Bangladesh are of the War sub tribe.
 Main crops are betel leaf,areca nut and oranges.
 They are a matrilineal society.

10.  They have a rich tradition and political history.
 Constitute an ethnic group numbering about
twenty thousand.
 Rice is the staple food of the Jaintias and they
take it with various vegetables.
 The arbitation is conducted under the chief
panchayet and supported by the elders in the
society.
 Hoktoi is the religious festival of the Jaintia.

11.  The largest indigenous communities.
 Largly in
Dinajpur,Naogaon,Thakurgaon,Panchagarh.
 Like the plain and carefree way of life is also
very simple.
 Santals have their own language Santhali.
 Jute is one of their favourite items.

12.  The Matrilinonic community.
 Inhabit
Mymensingh,Tangail,Jamalpur,Sherpur, and
Gazipur.
 Joom was major activity but today they have
modern system.

13.  Migrated to Bangladesh during the region of
Rajshahi Bhagyachandra after Manipuri-Burma
war.
 Men and women work together in the field.
 Dances is the most vibrant branch of Manipuri
culture and Rasa dance is the finest among
them.

14.  There are some other tribal groups in other
parts of the country.
 Such as Tripuri,Tanchangya,Mros and many
other tribal groups live in Bvangladesh.