Shaikh in Bangladesh

The former very large Shaikh in Bangladesh are now a separate group called Bengali Muslim in Bangladesh
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Subgroups: 2

Subgroup Name Population
Karigar 167,000
Bej 300

Introduction

The Shaikh, also known as Sheikhs, are a significant Muslim community in Bangladesh. Historically, the title "Shaikh" was given to those who were teachers or leaders in Islamic societies, and over time, it has become a common surname among Muslims in South Asia. The Shaikhs have a diverse background, with many claiming descent from Arab traders, Persian scholars, and Turkish conquerors who settled in the region centuries ago.


Ministry Obstacles

Much prayer is needed because the Shaikh see Christianity as an invading threat to their families and communities.


Outreach Ideas


Prayer Focus

Pray for new Christ followers among the Shaikh. Pray for physical and spiritual protection for Shaikh followers of Jesus. Pray for effectiveness and fruitfulness in sowing God's word among Shaikh families leading to God's blessing spreading from household to household. Pray for many laborers to sow God's word among Shaikh households and extended families.


Scripture Prayers for the Shaikh in Bangladesh.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Shaikh
People Name in Country Shaikh
Pronunciation shayk
Alternate Names Bengali Muslim (in Bangladesh); Faraji; Jhiwar; Shaik; Sheikh; Shekhzade; शैख़
Population this Country 547,000
Population all Countries 95,840,000
Total Countries 9
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 11
PeopleID3 18084
ROP3 Code 113585
Country Bangladesh
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 26  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 7
Largest States
Chittagong
167,000
Dhaka
164,000
Rajshahi
75,000
Khulna
57,000
Rangpur
47,000
Barisal
35,000
Sylhet
1,600
Country Bangladesh
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 26  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 7
  Chittagong 167,000
  Dhaka 164,000
  Rajshahi 75,000
  Khulna 57,000
  Rangpur 47,000
  Barisal 35,000
  Sylhet 1,600
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
100.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest Bangladesh census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Bengali (12,612,000 speakers)
Language Code ben   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 8
Secondary Languages
Chittagonian
66,000
Sylheti
5,800
Urdu
2,000
Bhojpuri
1,400
Kok Borok
700
Punjabi, Western
200
Marwari (Pakistan)
50
Primary Language Bengali (12,612,000 speakers)
Language Code ben   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 8
Secondary Languages
  Chittagonian 66,000
  Sylheti 5,800
  Urdu 2,000
  Bhojpuri 1,400
  Kok Borok 700
  Punjabi, Western 200
  Marwari (Pakistan) 50
People Groups Speaking Bengali

Primary Language:  Bengali

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1800-1980)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1801-1984)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1809-2022)
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Online Audio Scripture Talking Bibles
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Following Jesus video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Love Story General / Other
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Bengali Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rock International: King of Glory Rock International
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible and Resources in text or audio or video Internet Publishing Sevice
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
General Bible in text or audio or video South Asia Bibles
Photo Source (Representative photo)
Mikhail Nilov - Pexels 
Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.


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