Rangpuri people

Rangpuris

অংপুরি/অমপুরি
Map of Rangpuri speaking areas of South Asia
Regions with significant populations
Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Bhutan
Religion
Predominantly: Islam Significant minority: Hinduism Small minority: Christianity Buddhism
Related ethnic groups
Indo-Aryan peoples

The Rangpuri, also known as Rangpuriya, are an Indo-Arayan people group in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Bhutan. Rangpuris are a subgroup of Rajbonshis. They speak Rangpuri or Rajbanshi. Many also speak Bengali or Assamese. In West Bengal, there is a strong movement to preserve the language.

History

Main article: History of Rangpur

Culture

Rangpuris are closely connected to local traditions and farming life. The way people speak Rangpuri changes depending on the situation. Its dialects are influenced by Bengali and Assamese, and there is a strong tradition of folk songs and stories.

Sholka and Shidol are traditional dishes from Rangpur that are becoming increasingly rare. Shidol is prepared with Dried fish and Arum, while Sholka uses Spinach and Baking soda. Both dishes require specific ingredients and elaborate preparation, which has led to their decline in popularity. As a result, fewer people in Rangpur are familiar with or preparing these foods today.

Religion

Laldighi Nine domed Mosque in Rangpur, Bangladesh.

Families and society go hand in glove with one another, while most of them enjoy an agrarian lifestyle.

Kantaji (Kantanagar) Hindu Temple in Dinajpur, Bangladesh.

A Baptist church in Rangpur, Bangladesh.

Literature

Rangpur's literature is rich and diverse, reflecting the region's deep cultural and historical roots. The region is known for its natural beauty, which adds to its cultural vibrancy. The Rangpuri language is celebrated for its unique charm and is an integral part of the region's literary heritage.

There are poets and writers in Rangpur.

Notable people

Main article: List of people from Rangpur

Notable people of Rangpuri descent include poets Heyat Mahmud and Sheikh Fazlul Karim, artists Devi Prasad Roy Choudhury, singers Zanita Ahmed Zhilik, and cricketer Naeem Islam.

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  Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain was a prominent feminist thinker, writer, educator and political activist. She is widely regarded as a pioneer of women's liberation in Bangladesh and India.
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  Liton Das is a Bangladeshi cricketer. He is a right-handed batter and a wicket-keeper.
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  Abhijit Mondal is a former Indian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
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  Hussain Muhammad Ershad was a Bangladeshi military officer and politician who served as the president of Bangladesh from 1982 to 1990.
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  Abbasuddin Ahmed was a singer born in the Bengal province of British India. He was known for Bhawaiya folk song.
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  Sri Aurobindo was a philosopher, yogi, maharishi, poet, educationalist and Indian nationalist. He was also a journalist, editing newspapers such as Bande Mataram.

See also

• History of Rangpur
• Rangpur Division
• Rajbanshi people
• Rangpuri Language