🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Bangladesh diaspora in India

People from Bangladesh in India meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from Bangladesh live in India?

According to the United Nations, 2,290,000 people from Bangladesh live in India.

Therefore India ranks number 2 among the destinations of the Bangladesh diaspora.

In total, 7,920,000 people from Bangladesh live abroad, and about 29% of them live in India.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from Bangladesh in India

No community for people from Bangladesh exists in India on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Compatri follows cities such as New Delhi, Bombay, Bangalore, and Calcutta, and each one can host its community.

Joining the Bangladesh community in India

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Bangladesh live in India?

According to the UN, about 2,290,000 people from Bangladesh live in India. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Bangladesh live in in India?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from Bangladesh in India?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in India?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, and the United Arab Emirates.

When is the Bangladesh national day?

Bangladesh Independence Day falls on March 26. In India too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the Bangladesh diaspora also lives in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.