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Racial Group » Bangladeshi » Background BackgroundMost of the people who originate from Bangladesh are from the Sylhet District.
This is the rural area and all natives from this area are known as Bangladeshis,
Bengalis and Sylhetis.
Population
It is estimated that there are around 450 – 500 Bangladeshis in Northern Ireland.
The major concentrations of this community are found in North Down (Newtownards,
Bangor, Holywood) and in the greater Belfast area, with smaller numbers being
present in other locations across Northern Ireland.
The first members of the community arrived as early as 1969 and the majority arrived over the last 10-15 years. Whilst some of the community had migrated from Bangladesh it was more common for members of the community to come over from Great Britain. This has increased since the peace process began. The majority of the community (around 70%) are first generation (i.e. born in
Bangladesh) with the second generation born in England or increasingly in Northern
Ireland. The second generation is increasing in size and the population, as a
whole is quite young.
Most of the community would live in a family nucleus with an average of 3-4 children.
Extended families (e.g. grandparents) would be present but not the norm. Some
men would be present alone with families in England or Bangladesh.
Identity Misconceptions
Restaurants” although the majority of such restaurants would be staffed and owned by Bangladeshis. |
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