Bangladeshi

American  

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

adjective

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

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noun

plural

Bangladeshis

1. a native or inhabitant of Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi British  

/ ˌbɑːŋɡləˈdɛʃɪ, ˌbæŋ- /

adjective

1. of or relating to Bangladesh

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Bangladesh

Etymology

Origin of Bangladeshi

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

Example Sentences

In September 2024, MFS and Raja were named in reports about a Bangladeshi politician facing a civil investigation whose property was frozen by the U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 2025 drop was largely driven by fewer applications by Syrians, Bangladeshis and Turks, the agency said.

From Barron's

"They declare me a Bangladeshi, but I am a Pakistani," he said.

From Barron's

That changed with his dramatic return in December, accompanied by his fluffy ginger cat, Zebu, images of which went viral on Bangladeshi social media.

From Barron's

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