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| group = Bangladeshi Meiteis <br /> (Meitei people in Bangladesh) <br /> {{small|({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ}}|}})<br />({{lang-bn|{{Script|Beng|[[মণিপুরী জাতি]]}}|}})}}

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| flag_caption = Cultural flag of the [[Meiteis]]

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| image_caption = [[Manipuri Raas Leela]] festival in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh

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| total = ~~~~15,000

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▲{{Contains special characters|Meitei}}

[[Meitei people]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ}}|}}), also known as [[Manipuri people]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ}}|}}), is one of the minority ethnic groups of [[Bangladesh]]. They live mostly in the [[Sylhet division]] ~~region~~ of the country.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri, The - Banglapedia|url=https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php/Manipuri,_The|access-date=2024-09-27|website=en.banglapedia.org|language=en}}</ref> The Meitei of Bangladesh's population reached 15,000 in 2020<ref name="Ethnologue">{{cite web |title=Meitei |url=https://www.ethnologue.com/language/mni |website=Ethnologue |access-date=29 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724203234/https://www.ethnologue.com/language/mni/ |archive-date=24 July 2019}}</ref>▼

▲[[Meitei people]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ}}|}}), also known as [[Manipuri people]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ}}|}}), is one of the minority ethnic groups of [[Bangladesh]]. They live mostly in the [[Sylhet]] region of the country.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri, The - Banglapedia|url=https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php/Manipuri,_The|access-date=2024-09-27|website=en.banglapedia.org|language=en}}</ref>

== History ==

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They started moving during the rule of Meitei King [[:en:Ching-Thang_Khomba|Ching-Thang Khomba]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯆꯤꯡꯊꯪ ꯈꯣꯝꯕ}}|}}), also known as [[:en:Rajarshi_Bhagyachandra|Rajarshi Bhagyachandra]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯚꯥꯒ꯭ꯌꯆꯟꯗ꯭ꯔ}}|}}) (1764-1789). The [[Manipuri-Burmese wars]] (1819-1825) made more people move. After the war, the Burmese ruled Manipur for about seven years ([[:simple:Chahi_Taret_Khuntakpa|Chahi Taret Khuntakpa]]). During this time, King [[Chourjit Singh]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯆꯧꯔꯖꯤꯠ ꯁꯤꯡꯍ}}|}}) and his two younger brothers, [[Marjit Singh]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯃꯥꯔꯖꯤꯠ ꯁꯤꯡꯍ}}|}}) and [[Gambhir Singh]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯒꯝꯚꯤꯔ ꯁꯤꯡꯍ}}|}}), went to [[Sylhet]]. Many Manipuri people followed them. A palace was built for them in Mirzajangal, [[Sylhet]] town.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri, The - Banglapedia|url=https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php/Manipuri,_The|access-date=2024-09-27|website=en.banglapedia.org|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Manipuri Ethnic Group in Bangladesh|url=https://www.bangladesh.com/blog/the-manipuri-ethnic-group-in-bangladesh/|access-date=2024-09-27|website=Bangladesh.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

During this time, Meitei people settled in Kasba of [[Brahmanbaria]], Durgapur of [[Mymensingh]], and Tejgaon of [[Dhaka]]. But now, these places are not special Meitei settlements. Most Meitei people now live in [[Sylhet]] town and its nearby areas, and in Kamalganj, Sreemangal, Kulaura, and Barlekha areas of [[Maulvibazar District]]; Chunarughat area of [[Habiganj District]]; and Chhatak area of [[Sunamganj District]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri, The - Banglapedia|url=https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php/Manipuri,_The|access-date=2024-09-27|website=en.banglapedia.org|language=en}}</ref>

Banglapedia mentions ''"According to the 1991 Population Census, there are about 25,000 Manipuris in Bangladesh. Of them about 13,000 are in Maulvi Bazar, 7,000 in Sylhet and 4,000 in Habiganj."''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri, The - Banglapedia|url=https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php/Manipuri,_The|access-date=2024-09-27|website=en.banglapedia.org|language=en}}</ref>

== Language ==

There are possible signs of extinction of [[Meitei language]] (also known as [[Manipuri language]]) from use in the next generation as the Meiteis started becoming more fluent in speaking Bengali than their own language.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bangladeshi Meiteis in dire situation : 22nd apr22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=28..220422.apr22 |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref>

== Culture ==

[[File:Manipuri Cultural Complex.jpg|thumb|Manipuri Cultural Complex]]

Meiteis enjoy [[polo]] ({{lang-mni|[[Sagol Kangjei]]}}), [[boat]] ~~[[race~~racing]] ({{lang-mni|[[Hiyang Tannaba]]}}), drama and [[:en:Meitei dances|dancing]] ({{lang-mni|[[:en:Jagoi|Jagoi]]}}).<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Manipuri Ethnic Group in Bangladesh|url=https://www.bangladesh.com/blog/the-manipuri-ethnic-group-in-bangladesh/|access-date=2024-09-27|website=Bangladesh.com|language=en-US}}</ref>▼

▲Meiteis enjoy [[polo]] ({{lang-mni|[[Sagol Kangjei]]}}), [[boat]] [[race]] ({{lang-mni|[[Hiyang Tannaba]]}}), drama and [[:en:Meitei dances|dancing]] ({{lang-mni|[[:en:Jagoi|Jagoi]]}}).<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Manipuri Ethnic Group in Bangladesh|url=https://www.bangladesh.com/blog/the-manipuri-ethnic-group-in-bangladesh/|access-date=2024-09-27|website=Bangladesh.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Agriculture ===

Most Meiteis of Bangladesh are farmers and grow [[rice]], [[sugarcane]], [[tobacco]], [[oranges]] and [[pineapples]]. They usually built their houses near the riverbanks.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Manipuri Ethnic Group in Bangladesh|url=https://www.bangladesh.com/blog/the-manipuri-ethnic-group-in-bangladesh/|access-date=2024-09-27|website=Bangladesh.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== ~~Religion~~Clothing ===▼

Handloom is common among the Bangladesh Meiteis. [[Moirang Phee]] is a common clothing of the [[Meitei women]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manipuri weaving: A part of their lives |url=https://businesspostbd.com/editorial/manipuri-weaving-a-part-of-their-lives-2023-03-13 |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=businesspostbd.com |language=en}}</ref>

A new type of women's clothing was developed from banana fibres,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-02 |title=Manipuri weaver fashions full-length sari from banana plant |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/manipuri-weaver-fashions-full-length-sari-banana-tree-609470 |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=The Business Standard |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Molla |first=Mohammad Al-Masum |date=2023-10-20 |title=Banana fiber sari offers sustainable, biodegradable alternative in Bangladesh |url=https://news.mongabay.com/2023/10/banana-fiber-sari-offers-sustainable-biodegradable-alternative-in-bangladesh/ |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=Mongabay Environmental News |language=en-US}}</ref> and was named as "Kalabati".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Star Digital |date=2023-04-02 |title=In a first, saree made from banana plant fibre |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/culture/news/first-saree-made-banana-plant-fibre-3286961 |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=বাংলাদেশ |first=Daily Bangladesh :: ডেইলি |title=Saree made from eco- friendly banana tree yarn in Bandarban |url=https://www.daily-bangladesh.com/english/country/82030 |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=Daily Bangladesh |language=en}}</ref> It was also recognised by the [[Prime Minister of Bangladesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=3 sarees made from banana fibre yarn gifted to PM |url=https://www.risingbd.com/english/national/news/97279 |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=Risingbd Online Bangla News Portal |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Express |first=The Financial |title=Kalabati saree made from banana plant fibre gifted to PM |url=https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/metro-news/kalabati-saree-made-from-banana-plant-fibre-gifted-to-pm-1689615853 |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=The Financial Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023 |title=Kalabati saree made from banana plant fibre gifted to PM Hasina |url=https://www.daily-sun.com/post/700608/Kalabati-saree-made-from-banana-plant-fibre-gifted-to-PM-Hasina |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=daily-sun |language=en}}</ref>

=== Cinema ===

{{Main|Meitei language in Bangladesh#Meitei Cinema{{!}}Meitei cinema in Bangladesh|Meitei cinema}}

=== Cuisine ===

Meiteis do not consume meat, except fish. In other words, they practise [[pescetarianism]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Manipuri Ethnic Group in Bangladesh|url=https://www.bangladesh.com/blog/the-manipuri-ethnic-group-in-bangladesh/|access-date=2024-09-27|website=Bangladesh.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Festivals ===

[[Meitei festivals]] like [[Lai Haraoba]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯂꯥꯏ ꯍꯔꯥꯎꯕ}}|}}) and [[Ningol Chakouba]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯅꯤꯉꯣꯜ ꯆꯥꯛꯀꯧꯕ}}|}}) are celebrated by the Meiteis of Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lai Haraoba festival celebrated in Bangladesh|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/lai-haraoba-festival-celebrated-in-bangladesh|access-date=2024-09-27|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Bangladesh Manipuri Sahitya Sangsad holds reception for PAWF delegates|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/bangladesh-manipuri-sahitya-sangsad-holds-reception-for-pawf-delegates|access-date=2024-09-27|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en}}</ref>

=== Matrimony ===

Meiteis do not marry a person of their own clan ({{lang-mni|[[yek salai]]}}). So, they marry people of other clan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Manipuri Ethnic Group in Bangladesh|url=https://www.bangladesh.com/blog/the-manipuri-ethnic-group-in-bangladesh/|access-date=2024-09-27|website=Bangladesh.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Monuments ===

==== Manipuri Rajbari ====

[[List of Meitei kings|Meitei kings]] built many shrines dedicated to [[traditional Meitei deities]], including those of God [[Nongshaba]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯅꯣꯡꯁꯥꯕ}}|}}), God [[Pakhangba]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯄꯥꯈꯪꯕ}}|}}) and Goddess [[Yumjao Leima|Yumjao Lairembi]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯌꯨꯝꯖꯥꯎ ꯂꯥꯏꯔꯦꯝꯕꯤ}}|}}) notably in the ''Manipuri Rajbari'' ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯔꯥꯖꯕꯔꯤ}}|}}) in Lama Bazar of Bangladesh. Moreover, there are palaces and tombs of the Meitei royalties in the ''Manipuri Rajbari'' of Lama Bazar.<ref>Sana, Raj Kumar Somorjit (2010). The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs: From 1666 CE to 1850 CE. Waikhom Ananda Meetei. pp. 300, 301. ISBN 978-81-8465-210-9.</ref><ref>Sanajaoba, Naorem (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Mittal Publications. p. 172-175. ISBN 978-81-7099-853-2.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=manipur channel >>Arts and Culture ~ E-Pao! News About Manipur |url=http://e-pao.net/epPrinter.asp?src=manipur.Arts_and_Culture.Mutua_Bahadur_Art_Collection.Textile_Bdesh_Myanmar_6 |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref>

==== Proposed monuments ====

The construction of a statue of Meitei King [[Gambhir Singh]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯒꯝꯚꯤꯔ ꯁꯤꯡꯍ}}|}}) at Rajbari, Sylhet, and a museum for Meitei King [[Marjit Singh]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯃꯥꯔꯖꯤꯠ}}|}}) at Kamalganj, Moulvi Bazar, are proposed by the United Committee Manipur to the [[Chief Minister of Manipur]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gita|first=Konthoujam|date=2024-05-25|title=Monuments for Manipur’s Kings proposed in Bangladesh by UCM|url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/monuments-for-manipurs-kings-proposed-in-bangladesh-by-ucm/|access-date=2024-09-27|website=News from Manipur - Imphal Times|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Performing arts ===

[[File:Manipuri Rash Leela Festival.jpg|thumb|A Manipuri in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh]]

Dance is an important part of the [[Meitei cultural heritage]]. Traditional dances include [[Lai Haraoba]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯂꯥꯏ ꯍꯔꯥꯎꯕ ꯖꯒꯣꯏ}}|}}), [[Khamba Thoibi Jagoi|Khamba-Thoibi]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯈꯝꯕ ꯊꯣꯏꯕꯤ ꯖꯒꯣꯏ}}|}}), [[Maibi Jagoi]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯥꯏꯕꯤ ꯖꯒꯣꯏ}}|}}) and [[Leisem Jagoi]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯂꯩꯁꯦꯝ ꯖꯒꯣꯏ}}|}}). Classical dances include ~~Rasa~~[[Manipuri Raas Leela]], Gostha leela, Udukhol and Mridanga.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri, The - Banglapedia|url=https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php/Manipuri,_The|access-date=2024-09-27|website=en.banglapedia.org|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Manipuri Ethnic Group in Bangladesh|url=https://www.bangladesh.com/blog/the-manipuri-ethnic-group-in-bangladesh/|access-date=2024-09-27|website=Bangladesh.com|language=en-US}}</ref>▼

▲Dance is an important part of the [[Meitei cultural heritage]]. Traditional dances include [[Lai Haraoba]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯂꯥꯏ ꯍꯔꯥꯎꯕ ꯖꯒꯣꯏ}}|}}), [[Khamba Thoibi Jagoi|Khamba-Thoibi]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯈꯝꯕ ꯊꯣꯏꯕꯤ ꯖꯒꯣꯏ}}|}}), [[Maibi Jagoi]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯥꯏꯕꯤ ꯖꯒꯣꯏ}}|}}) and [[Leisem Jagoi]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯂꯩꯁꯦꯝ ꯖꯒꯣꯏ}}|}}). Classical dances include Rasa, Gostha leela, Udukhol and Mridanga.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri, The - Banglapedia|url=https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php/Manipuri,_The|access-date=2024-09-27|website=en.banglapedia.org|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Manipuri Ethnic Group in Bangladesh|url=https://www.bangladesh.com/blog/the-manipuri-ethnic-group-in-bangladesh/|access-date=2024-09-27|website=Bangladesh.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

[[:en:Thabal_Chongba|Thabal Chongba]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯊꯥꯕꯜ ꯆꯣꯡꯕ}}|}}) is also common among the Bangladeshi Meiteis.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri Meitei community organises traditional ‘Thabal Chumba’ festival|url=https://bangladeshpost.net/posts/manipuri-meitei-community-organises-traditional-thabal-chumba-festival-83025|access-date=2024-09-27|website=bangladeshpost.net|language=en}}</ref>

=== Religion {{anchor|Religions}} ===

▲=== Religion ===

Bangladeshi Meiteis are mostly [[Hindus]] but also practise [[traditional Meitei religion]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Manipuri Ethnic Group in Bangladesh|url=https://www.bangladesh.com/blog/the-manipuri-ethnic-group-in-bangladesh/|access-date=2024-09-27|website=Bangladesh.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

[[List of Meitei kings|Meitei rulers]] built many temples for [[traditional Meitei deities]], especially those of God [[Nongshaba]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯅꯣꯡꯁꯥꯕ}}|}}), God [[Pakhangba]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯄꯥꯈꯪꯕ}}|}}) and Goddess [[Yumjao Leima|Yumjao Lairembi]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯌꯨꯝꯖꯥꯎ ꯂꯥꯏꯔꯦꯝꯕꯤ}}|}}) in the soils of Bangladesh.<ref>Sana, Raj Kumar Somorjit (2010). The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs: From 1666 CE to 1850 CE. Waikhom Ananda Meetei. pp. 300, 301. ISBN 978-81-8465-210-9.</ref><ref>Sanajaoba, Naorem (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Mittal Publications. p. 172-175. ISBN 978-81-7099-853-2.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=manipur channel >>Arts and Culture ~ E-Pao! News About Manipur |url=http://e-pao.net/epPrinter.asp?src=manipur.Arts_and_Culture.Mutua_Bahadur_Art_Collection.Textile_Bdesh_Myanmar_6 |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref>▼

The [[:en:Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board|Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board]] (LSTB) is about to build a temple dedicated to [[Traditional Meitei deities|traditional Meitei deity]], [[Sanamahi]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ}}|}}), in Kunagaon of Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Foundation stone laid for Sanamahi Sanglen in Bangladesh|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/4/2/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Apr-1-Lainingthou-Sanamahi-Temple-Board-LSTB-Manipur-Member-Secret.html|access-date=2024-09-27|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref>

▲[[List of Meitei kings|Meitei rulers]] built many temples for [[traditional Meitei deities]], especially those of God [[Nongshaba]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯅꯣꯡꯁꯥꯕ}}|}}), God [[Pakhangba]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯄꯥꯈꯪꯕ}}|}}) and Goddess [[Yumjao Leima|Yumjao Lairembi]] ({{lang-mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯌꯨꯝꯖꯥꯎ ꯂꯥꯏꯔꯦꯝꯕꯤ}}|}}) in the soils of Bangladesh.<ref>Sana, Raj Kumar Somorjit (2010). The Chronology of Meetei Monarchs: From 1666 CE to 1850 CE. Waikhom Ananda Meetei. pp. 300, 301. ISBN 978-81-8465-210-9.</ref><ref>Sanajaoba, Naorem (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Mittal Publications. p. 172-175. ISBN 978-81-7099-853-2.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=manipur channel >>Arts and Culture ~ E-Pao! News About Manipur |url=http://e-pao.net/epPrinter.asp?src=manipur.Arts_and_Culture.Mutua_Bahadur_Art_Collection.Textile_Bdesh_Myanmar_6 |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref>

=== Sports ===

Bangladeshi Meiteis enjoy [[polo]] ({{lang-mni|[[Sagol Kangjei]]}}), [[boat race]] ({{lang-mni|[[Hiyang Tannaba]]}}), among many.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Manipuri Ethnic Group in Bangladesh|url=https://www.bangladesh.com/blog/the-manipuri-ethnic-group-in-bangladesh/|access-date=2024-09-27|website=Bangladesh.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Groups ==

* [[Bangladesh Manipuri Sahitya Sangsad]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bangladesh Manipuri Sahitya Sangsad holds reception for PAWF delegates|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/bangladesh-manipuri-sahitya-sangsad-holds-reception-for-pawf-delegates|access-date=2024-09-27|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Meitei people in Myanmar]]

== Notes ==

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