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Bangladeshi

American  
[bahng-gluh-desh-ee, bang-] / ˌbɑŋ gləˈdɛʃ i, ˌbæŋ- /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Bangladesh or its people.


noun

  • Bangladeshis
    plural
  1. a native or inhabitant of Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi British  
/ ˌbɑːŋɡləˈdɛʃɪ, ˌbæŋ- /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Bangladesh

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Bangladesh

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of Bangladeshi

First recorded in 1970–75; Bangladesh + -i, from Arabic a suffix indicating relationship or origin

Example Sentences

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"I tried to stay calm because I was responsible for 31 lives, a ship worth $40 million, and cargo valued at $8.2 million," the 51-year-old Bangladeshi mariner told AFP, back home after the ordeal.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

The daughter of Bangladeshi immigrants, she grew up on Long Island loving math, and always anticipated a career in academia or as a scientist.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

"The Bangladeshi government didn't look at these issues or positive indications," he adds.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

"But Bangladeshi football fans will still want to experience every bit of the joy of the tournament."

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

The driver of the cab is a Bangladeshi; the name on the registration card pasted to the plexiglass behind the front seat says Mustafa Sayeed.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Last year, four out of 10 work and residency permits were issued to Nepalis, Filipinos, Indians and Bangladeshis, mostly in the tourism, catering and construction industries.

From Barron's Feb. 16, 2026

RANGPUR, Bangladesh—In July 2024, when young Bangladeshis frustrated with their job prospects were taking to the streets, Faruk Ahmed Shipon joined them each day.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 11, 2026

"It is viewed as how the Indian establishment see the lives of Bangladeshis."

From BBC Feb. 8, 2026

"You are in our hearts and you will remain in the heart of all Bangladeshis as long as the country exists."

From Barron's Dec. 20, 2025

Garment exports and remittances from Bangladeshis working overseas, mainly in the Middle East and East Asia, fuel economic growth.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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