List of the Top 5 Languages Spoken in Bangladesh

Although Bengali is the most known language, Bangladesh has numerous other regional and indigenous languages as well, testifying to the diversity of culture and ethnicity of the country.
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Top 5 Languages Spoken in Bangladesh
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Bangladesh is a multilingual country with a rich cultural heritage. Bengali is the national and most spoken language but there are several other regional languages as well spoken all over the country. 

The ethnic diversity is also reflected in linguistic diversity with every one of them having its own history and tradition. It is necessary to note these languages as some are indigenous languages that can go extinct. So that one can understand the cultural diversity of Bangladesh and linguistic diversity.

Top 5 Languages Spoken in Bangladesh:

RankLanguagePercentage of SpeakersRegion
1Bengali (Bangla)98%Nationwide
2Chittagonian2%Chittagong Division
3Sylheti2%Sylhet Division
4Rohingya<1%Cox’s Bazar
5Barisal<1%Barisal Division

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