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 The '''Bengali people''' ({{lang-bn|বাঙালি}}, ''Bāṅgālī'') are an [[ethnic group]] native to the [[Bengal]] region in [[South Asia]], which is divided between modern-day [[Bangladesh]] and the [[Indian states]] of [[West Bengal]], [[Tripura]], and [[Assam]]. With a population of approximately 300 million, Bengalis are the third-largest ethnic group in the world.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengali People|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bengali-people|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
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 == History ==
 The Bengali people trace their origins to ancient Bengal, historically known as ''Vanga''. The region was a hub for trade, culture, and learning during the [[Gupta Empire]], the [[Pala Empire]], and the [[Mughal Empire]].<ref>{{cite web|title=History of Bengal|url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Bengal|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref> During the [[British Raj]], Bengal was a center of the [[Indian independence movement]] and the [[Bengal Renaissance]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengal Renaissance|url=https://www.historydiscussion.net/bengal/the-bengal-renaissance/|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

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{{Short description|Ethnic group native to Bengal region of South Asia}}

{{Infobox ethnic group|group=Bengali people|native_name=বাঙালি|image=Bengali People Collage.jpg|caption=A collage representing Bengali people across various regions and professions|population=~300 million|regions=[[Bangladesh]], [[India]] ([[West Bengal]], [[Tripura]], [[Assam]])|languages=[[Bengali language|Bengali]]|religions=[[Islam]], [[Hinduism]], [[Christianity]], [[Buddhism]]|related_groups=Other [[Indo-Aryan peoples]]}}

The '''Bengali people''' ({{lang-bn|বাঙালি}}, ''Bāṅgālī'') are an [[ethnic group]] native to the [[Bengal]] region in [[South Asia]], which is divided between modern-day [[Bangladesh]] and the [[Indian states]] of [[West Bengal]], [[Tripura]], and [[Assam]]. With a population of approximately 300 million, Bengalis are the third-largest ethnic group in the world.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengali People|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bengali-people|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== History ==
The Bengali people trace their origins to ancient Bengal, historically known as ''Vanga''. The region was a hub for trade, culture, and learning during the [[Gupta Empire]], the [[Pala Empire]], and the [[Mughal Empire]].<ref>{{cite web|title=History of Bengal|url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Bengal|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref> During the [[British Raj]], Bengal was a center of the [[Indian independence movement]] and the [[Bengal Renaissance]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengal Renaissance|url=https://www.historydiscussion.net/bengal/the-bengal-renaissance/|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== Language ==
The [[Bengali language]] (''Bangla'') is the primary language of the Bengali people and is one of the most spoken languages in the world. It is the official language of [[Bangladesh]] and the Indian state of [[West Bengal]]. The language has a rich literary tradition, including works by [[Rabindranath Tagore]], who won the [[Nobel Prize in Literature]] in 1913.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengali Language|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bengali-language|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== Culture ==
Bengali culture is renowned for its literature, music, art, and cuisine. Key elements include:

* '''Literature''': Bengali literature is one of the richest in the world, with prominent authors such as [[Rabindranath Tagore]], [[Kazi Nazrul Islam]], and [[Michael Madhusudan Dutt]].
* '''Music and Dance''': Bengalis have a vibrant tradition of [[Rabindra Sangeet]], [[Nazrul Geeti]], and [[folk music]] like Baul songs.
* '''Festivals''': Celebrations such as [[Durga Puja]], [[Poila Boishakh]] (Bengali New Year), and [[Eid al-Fitr]] are widely observed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengali Festivals|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Durga-Puja|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>
* '''Cuisine''': Bengali cuisine is known for dishes such as [[Hilsa]] fish curry, [[rosogolla]], and [[pithas]] (traditional sweets).<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengali Cuisine|url=https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/bengali-cuisine-dishes/index.html|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== Religion ==
The majority of Bengalis are either [[Muslim]] or [[Hindu]], with smaller communities of [[Christians]] and [[Buddhists]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Religion in Bengal|url=https://www.pewforum.org/2022/01/27/religious-composition-of-bangladesh-and-india/|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref> Islamic and Hindu traditions deeply influence Bengali culture and festivals.

== Diaspora ==
Bengalis have a significant diaspora worldwide, particularly in the [[United Kingdom]], [[United States]], and the [[Middle East]]. Notable Bengali communities can also be found in countries like [[Malaysia]] and [[South Africa]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bengali Diaspora|url=https://globalbangladesh.com/diaspora|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== Contributions ==
Bengalis have made significant contributions in various fields, including:

* '''Politics''': [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]] (Bangabandhu), the founding leader of Bangladesh, and [[Subhas Chandra Bose]], a prominent figure in India’s independence movement.
* '''Science''': [[Satyendra Nath Bose]], a physicist, and [[Amartya Sen]], an economist and Nobel laureate.
* '''Arts and Cinema''': Bengali filmmakers such as [[Satyajit Ray]] have achieved global acclaim.<ref>{{cite web|title=Contributions of Bengali People|url=https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/1998/sen/biographical/|access-date=December 15, 2024}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Bengali Language Movement]]
* [[History of Bengal]]
* [[Culture of Bengal]]
* [[Bangladesh]]
* [[West Bengal]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bengali-people Britannica – Bengali People]
* [https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/bangladesh Overview of Bangladesh – World Bank]