🇲🇾 Malaysia

Malaysia diaspora in Bangladesh

People from Malaysia in Bangladesh 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 Malaysia live in Bangladesh?

According to the United Nations, 274,000 people from Malaysia live in Bangladesh.

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

In total, 2,360,000 people from Malaysia live abroad, and about 12% of them live in Bangladesh.

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 Malaysia in Bangladesh

No community for people from Malaysia exists in Bangladesh 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 Dacca, and each one can host its community.

Joining the Malaysia community in Bangladesh

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.

Malaysia Independence Day (Hari Merdeka) in Bangladesh

Every August 31, the national day brings the Malaysia diaspora together. Locally too, communities organise concerts, meals and gatherings.

Every celebration of the Malaysia national day

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Malaysia live in Bangladesh?

According to the UN, about 274,000 people from Malaysia live in Bangladesh. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Malaysia live in in Bangladesh?

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 Malaysia in Bangladesh?

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 Bangladesh?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from China, Indonesia, the United States, Nepal, and India.

When is the Malaysia national day?

Malaysia Independence Day (Hari Merdeka) falls on August 31. In Bangladesh 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 Malaysia diaspora also lives in Singapore, Australia, and Indonesia. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.