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{{Infobox ethnic group
| group = Bengali
| native_name = বাঙালি (Bangali)
| population = 300+ million<ref name="WorldPop">[https://www.worldometers.info/population/population-by-country/ World Population Data]</ref>
| region1 = [[Bangladesh]] (165 million)
| region2 = [[India]] (100 million in [[West Bengal]], [[Tripura]], [[Assam]])
| languages = [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
| religions = Predominantly [[Islam]] and [[Hinduism]]; minorities include [[Buddhism]] and [[Christianity]]
| related_groups = Other [[Indo-Aryan peoples]]
}}

The '''Bengali''' ({{lang-bn|বাঙালি}}, pronounced ''Bangali'') people are an [[ethnic group]] native to the Bengal region in South Asia, which includes present-day [[Bangladesh]] and the Indian states of [[West Bengal]], [[Tripura]], and parts of [[Assam]]. With over 300 million people, Bengalis are one of the largest ethnic groups in the world.<ref name="WorldPop"/>

== History ==
The history of the Bengali people dates back thousands of years. The Bengal region was an important center of [[Indus Valley Civilization|civilization]] during the [[Vedic period]] and later under the [[Maurya Empire|Maurya]] and [[Gupta Empire|Gupta empires]].<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/place/Bengal-region-Asia Encyclopaedia Britannica: Bengal Region]</ref>

During the medieval period, Bengal became a thriving hub of trade, culture, and education under the [[Sultanate of Bengal]] and later the [[Mughal Empire]].<ref>[https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/news/sultanate-bengal-and-its-relevance-1743325 The Daily Star: The Sultanate of Bengal]</ref> In the colonial era, Bengal was a focal point of British India and played a significant role in the [[Indian independence movement]].

In 1971, after the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]], East Bengal became the independent nation of [[Bangladesh]], marking a new chapter for the Bengali nation.<ref>[https://www.history.com/topics/asia/bangladesh-history History.com: Bangladesh History]</ref>

== Culture ==
The Bengali nation has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, celebrated for its contributions to [[literature]], [[music]], [[art]], and [[philosophy]]. Notable cultural elements include:
* The [[Bengali language]], one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
* [[Rabindranath Tagore]] and [[Kazi Nazrul Islam]], two iconic figures in Bengali literature and music.
* The annual celebration of [[Pohela Boishakh]] (Bengali New Year) as a symbol of unity and renewal.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-22344740 BBC: Bengali New Year]</ref>

=== Cuisine ===
Bengali cuisine is renowned for its variety, including fish, rice, lentils, and desserts like [[rasgulla]] and [[sandesh]]. The use of mustard oil and spices gives Bengali food its distinct flavor.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bengali-cuisine Encyclopaedia Britannica: Bengali Cuisine]</ref>

== Religion ==
Bengalis practice diverse religions. The majority are [[Muslims]] (primarily in Bangladesh), followed by [[Hindus]] (primarily in West Bengal). There are also smaller communities of [[Buddhists]] and [[Christians]].<ref>[https://www.pewforum.org/religious-landscape-study/ Religious Landscape Study]</ref>

== Geography ==
The Bengal region is characterized by the [[Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta]], the world's largest river delta. The fertile land and rivers have historically sustained the agricultural economy of the Bengali people.<ref>[https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/geography/10731 Natural Resources: River Delta Systems]</ref>

== Contributions ==
The Bengali nation has made significant contributions to global culture and politics:
* [[Rabindranath Tagore]], the first non-European to win the [[Nobel Prize in Literature]].
* The [[Bengali Renaissance]] during the 19th century, which shaped modern Indian thought and culture.
* The leadership of figures like [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]] in the fight for the independence of Bangladesh.<ref>[https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2020/3/17/sheikh-mujibur-rahman-the-making-of-a-leader Al Jazeera: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]</ref>

== Modern Era ==
Today, the Bengali nation is spread across multiple countries, with significant diaspora communities in the [[United Kingdom]], [[United States]], and the [[Middle East]].<ref>[https://migrationpolicy.org/global-diasporas/ Global Bengali Diasporas]</ref> They continue to influence global culture through their arts, literature, and entrepreneurial spirit.

== References ==
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== External Links ==
* [https://www.bangladesh.gov.bd/ Government of Bangladesh]
* [https://www.wb.gov.in/ Government of West Bengal]

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Parvej Husen Talukder: Parvej Husen Talukder moved page Bengali to Bengali peoples

Parvej Husen Talukder at 07:29, 15 December 2024