Bangladeshi

Bangladeshi

Bangladeshi (pronunciation: /bæŋləˈdɛʃi/) refers to something of, from, or related to Bangladesh, a country in South Asia. It most commonly refers to the citizens of Bangladesh.

Etymology

The term "Bangladeshi" is derived from "Bangla", the native name of the Bengali language, and "desh", which means "country" in Bengali. The suffix "-i" denotes "from" or "of", thus "Bangladeshi" translates to "from Bangladesh" or "of Bangladesh".

Related Terms

• Bengali: The language spoken by the majority of Bangladeshis.
• Dhaka: The capital city of Bangladesh.
• Bengal: The region in South Asia where Bangladesh is located.
• Bangla: Another term for the Bengali language.
• Bangladeshi cuisine: The food and culinary traditions of Bangladesh.

See Also

• Culture of Bangladesh
• History of Bangladesh
• Geography of Bangladesh

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Bangladeshi
• Wikipedia's article - Bangladeshi

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