Bangladesh and Northeast India

Pray for protection for the new believers from every background, decreased persecution, and true religious freedom.

This northeastern area, which includes Bangladesh and the seven sister states of India, is probably one of the most forgotten corners of the world. In the sister states, Christianity has had a foothold for decades, but in Bangladesh, most people follow Islam. Natural disasters and dire poverty, as well as suppression of basic human rights and hopeless religions, keep the people of this area oppressed. Bengalis, Assamese, and many tribal groups — 149 million people in all — proudly identify themselves by their religion and language. Wars were fought to maintain them.

Prayer Guide

Countries & Indian States Bangladesh, Seven Sister States: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura
Language Bengali, Assamese, many tribal languages
Religion Muslim 70%, Hindu 25%, Buddhist & Other 5%, Christian <1%
Population 200,000,000

Below is a list of the priority UUPGs:
{Please note the PEID# for any people group you are interested in.}

People Group PEID Country Population Primary Religion
Bania (Assamese) 48006 India 1,347,292 Hinduism
Jalia Kaibarta 41428 India 749,357 Ethno-Religion
Hindi 1175 Bangladesh 489,457 Hinduism
Bhumij/Bhumija  (Assamese) 41999 India 215,544 Hinduism
Mahimal 41640 Bangladesh 153,842 Islam
Mahisyadas 48368 India 151,433 Hinduism
Dhoba (Assamese) 47912 India 115,078 Hinduism
Ganak(a) 41714 India 113,248 Hinduism