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Bawm people

In today's world, Bawm people has become a topic of great importance and relevance for various sectors of society. Whether on a personal, professional or social level, Bawm people has captured attention and generated debates around its influence and impact on our lives. From its impact on mental health and well-being, to its influence on the economy and the environment, Bawm people is a topic that leaves no one indifferent. In this article, we will analyze different aspects related to Bawm people, exploring its different dimensions and its impact on today's society.

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Bawm
Bawmzo
Bawm woman from the Chittagong Hill Tracts
Regions with significant populations
Bangladesh13,193[1]
India5,000[citation needed]
Myanmar2,500[2]
Languages
Bawm, Chittagonian, Bengali
Religion
Protestant Christianity
Related ethnic groups
Hmar · Chin · Kuki · Mizo

The Bom, Bawm or Bawmzo (Bengali: বম), are an ethnic community inhabiting the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. According to the 2022 Bangladeshi census the population of Bawms in Bangladesh is 13,193.[1] In 2004, around 10,000 Bawm inhabited India.[citation needed] 2,500 Bawms reside in Myanmar.[2] They speak the Sino-Tibetan Bawm language.

The Bawm are victims in the Chittagong Hill Tracts conflict, especially in the continuation of it. Bawms are targeted by the Arakan Army.[3]

Geographical distribution

According to the 2022 Bangladeshi census, there are 13,193 Bom in Bangladesh.[1] Among them, 11,854 (89.85%) Boms live in Bandarban District, constituting 2.46% of district's population. They also live in Belaichhari Upazila of Rangamati District and surrounding areas.

Upazila Population Percentage who are Bom[4][5]
Ruma Upazila 6,470 19.89%
Rowangchhari Upazila 1,882 6.79%
Bandarban Sadar Upazila 2,748 2.47%
Thanchi Upazila 685 2.30%
Belaichhari Upazila 356 1.21%
Others <100 <1%

References

  1. ^ a b c "Table 1.4 Ethnic Population by Group and Sex" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2021. p. 33. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b Kim, Roy & Sangma. 2011. The Kuki-Chin Communities of Bangladesh: A sociolinguistic survey. SIL International.
  3. ^ According to the prayer list of AKREF, a working group of the German Evangelical Alliance, from May 16th, 2024 (archived).
  4. ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Bandarban (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. pp. xiv, 202–206. ISBN 978-984-475-276-4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  5. ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Rangamati (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. pp. xiv, 235–239. ISBN 978-984-475-257-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-12-04.

Loncheu, Nathan (2013). Dena, Lal (ed.). Bawmzos: A Study Of The Chin-Kuki-Zo Tribes Of Chittagong. Akansha Publishing House. ISBN 9788183703468. Retrieved 17 March 2013.

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