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

A Bangladeshi national was killed Wednesday by falling shrapnel from an intercepted drone in the United Arab Emirates.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Close to 500 Bangladeshi workers have been repatriated since the conflict started, and the government in Dhaka has arranged for at least two more flights home, departing from Bahrain.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The Bangladeshi doctor lives in the area with his wife, and is currently studying for a Masters in public health while being employed as a support worker for disabled clients.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

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 • Mar. 6, 2026

She is depressed by the pair of teenaged Bangladeshi busboys who wear tapestry waistcoats and black trousers, serving them warm bread with silver tongs.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri