Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: South Asia Tribal - Other

Language: Chakma - (ccp)

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Primary Religion: Buddhism

Country: Bangladesh

Also found in: India

Population: 434,000

Global Population: 639,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Dispersed CP Activity

Overview: The Chakma of Bangladesh, numbering 434,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the South Asia Tribal - Other people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 639,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Chakma. The primary religion practiced by the Chakma is Buddhism, a system of beliefs and practices based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha.

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