The Rajbanshi's Of Bangladesh

The Rajbangshi is small ethnic group of Bangladesh. They entered this country from the Himalayan region and the Brahmaputra valley. They live mostly in Rangpur, Dinajpur and Rajshahi districts and a small number of them in Bogra and Mymensingh.

In 1991, their total population was a little more than five thousand. They are now a declining community in Bangladesh. They are short and have flat noses with raised jaws. They are the followers of Vaisnavism. Some of them recently adopted Islam or Christianity.

Tajpuriya Whose Historically, Culturally & Linguistically Similar To Rajbanshi Community

Tajpurias are a indigenous group mainly found in the districts of Jhapa and Morang. Though their language and culture are almost akin to the Rajbanshis, Tajpuria women do not pierce their nose and use ornaments as Rajbanshi women do. No marriage takes between these two communities. Tajpurias have their own religion. Alcohol is a must in all religions rituals. They are engaged in artistic craftsmanship different from the Rajbanshis. Farming is the major occupation of Tajpurias. Though Rajbanshis and Tajpurias dress similarly, the latter are expert at hand stitching. They bury their dead. According to Census 2001, their population is 13,250