Bangladeshi
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Bangladeshi
First recorded in 1970–75; Bangladesh + -i, from Arabic -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin
Example Sentences
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"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 idea of microfinance—tiny loans made in communities not served by traditional banks—was pioneered by Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus in the 1970s and 80s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
"All my hopes are dashed. I don't know how I can prove that I am Bangladeshi."
From Barron's ● May 29, 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
About 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshis, including children, are missing after their boat capsized last week in the Andaman Sea, according to the United Nations' refugee and migration agencies.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 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
There are 3 million Turks in Germany and another 12 million Muslims - Algerians, Moroccans, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Egyptians, Senegalese, Malis, or Tunisians - in the rest of the European Union.
From The Belgian Curtain Europe after Communism by Vaknin, Samuel
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