Indigenous Communities and their Culture

Different ethnic gropup in Bangladesh and their colurfull lifestyles heve significantly enriched the entire culture of Bangladesh. For centuries, Bangladesh has been dwelling place of different ethnic groups. In fact, 35 smaller groups of indigenous people covering about two percent of the total population have been living in different pockets of the hilly zones and some areas of the plain lands of the country. Their historical background, economic activities, Social structure, religious belifs and festivels make them distinctive. the beauty of the hilly zones as well as the plain areas has been enhance by the colourful culture and traditional partices of different ethinic groups, like the Mandhi and Hajong in the northern part, the Monipuri and Khasia in the northest, the Cakma, Tripura, Marma, Rakhain, Mru, Tanchyanga, Nurong in the eastern and southeastern parts and the Santal and Rajbanshi in the western part of the country.