Bangladeshi Canadians
কানাডীয় বাংলাদেশী | |
|---|---|
 Population distribution of Bangladeshi Canadians by census division, 2021 census | |
| Total population | |
| 120,000[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Languages | |
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| Religion | |
| Predominantly Muslim Minority Hindu, Christian or Irreligious | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Bangladeshi diaspora, Indo-Canadians, Pakistani Canadians, Asian Canadians |
Bangladeshi Canadians (French: Canadiens Bangladais, Bengali: কানাডীয় বাংলাদেশী, romanized: Kanaḍīyô Bangladeshī) are Canadian citizens of Bangladeshi descent, first-generation Bangladeshi immigrants, or descendants of Bangladeshis who immigrated to Canada from East Bengal. The term may also refer to people who hold dual Bangladeshi and Canadian citizenship. Categorically, Bangladeshi Canadians comprise a subgroup of South Asian Canadians which is a further subgroup of Asian Canadians.
Demography
[edit]Population
[edit]While there are no recent official data, however according to the Statistics Canada (2020)[4] there are 100,000 Bangladeshi origin Canadians. Some references show fewer of Bangladesh origin in Canada. The unofficial number of Bangladeshi Canadians as of 2016 is anywhere from 50,000 to 100,000.[5] as of 2021[update], 26,650 Bangladeshis lived in the City of Toronto, according to Statistics Canada.[6]
Immigration
[edit]| Landing year | Total landed |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 4012 |
| 2007 | 2897 |
| 2008 | 2939 |
| 2009 | 2106 |
| 2010 | 4721 |
| 2011 | 2694 |
| 2012 | 2634 |
| 2013 | 3792 |
| 2014 | 2231 |
| 2015 | 3305 |
| 2016 | 3230 |
| 2017 | 3190 |
| 2018 | 3205 |
| 2019–2022 | over 100,000 |
Over 100,000 new permanent residents from Bangladesh landed in Canada.[7]
Religion
[edit]| Religious group | 2021[8][a] | |
|---|---|---|
| Pop. | % | |
| Islam | 63,190 | 83.78% |
| Hinduism | 5,505 | 7.3% |
| Irreligion | 3,855 | 5.11% |
| Christianity | 2,205 | 2.92% |
| Buddhism | 595 | 0.79% |
| Sikhism | 35 | 0.05% |
| Judaism | 10 | 0.01% |
| Indigenous spirituality | 0 | 0% |
| Other | 35 | 0.05% |
| Total Bangladeshi Canadian population | 75,425 | 100% |
Notable Bangladeshi-Canadians
[edit]- Doly Begum, politician
- Amit Chakma, 10th president of University of Western Ontario
- Neamat Imam, writer
- Mizan Rahman, mathematician and writer
- Shamit Shome, soccer player
- Lutfor Rahman Riton, poet
- Rafiqul Islam, proposer of International Mother Language Day on 21 February
- Tanveer Shahnawaz, politician
- Surendra Kumar Sinha, 21st Chief Justice of Bangladesh.[9]
See also
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Notes
[edit]- ↑ Religious breakdown proportions based on "Bangladeshi" ethnic or cultural origin response on the 2021 census.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Bangladeshi Diaspora in Canada". Archived from the original on 2023-03-07. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ↑ "Manipuri language | Britannica". Encyclopædia Britannica. Archived from the original on 2022-07-11. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
Manipuri language, Manipuri Meiteilon, also called Meitei (Meetei), ...
- ↑ "State natives in Canada in dire straits". thesangaiexpress.com. Archived from the original on 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
At present, MAC is providing all possible assistance to the stranded Manipuris including those from Bangladesh (Manipuris). Manipuri Canada citizens are also providing assistance to many in Manipur and Bangladesh in their personal capacity, said MAC.
- ↑ "2011 National Household Survey: Data tables – Ethnic Origin (264), Single and Multiple Ethnic Origin Responses (3), Generation Status (4), Age Groups (10) and Sex (3) for the Population in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey". Statistics Canada.
- ↑ "BC - Brown Canada". browncanada.com. Archived from the original on 2017-08-19. Retrieved 2016-08-25.
- ↑ "Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Archived from the original on 4 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ↑ "Bangladesh Diaspora in Canada - Statistics - Immigration Trends". bdhcottawa.ca. Archived from the original on 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
- 1 2 Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2023-05-10). "Religion by ethnic or cultural origins: Canada, provinces and territories and census metropolitan areas with parts". Statistics Canada. Archived from the original on 2025-01-19. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ↑ "Sinha 'seeks asylum' in Canada". The Daily Star. July 27, 2019. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.