Bangladeshi

adjective

Ban·​gla·​deshi ˌbäŋ-glə-ˈde-shē 

ˌbaŋ-, 

ˌbəŋ-, 

-ˈdā-

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Bangladesh or its people

Bangladeshi noun

plural Bangladeshis

Examples of Bangladeshi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Are the city’s Bangladeshi cab drivers and Yemeni bodega owners not New Yorkers? — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 10 June 2026

And at street level, linen scarves, cotton aprons and tea towels adorn the entrances to souvenir shops, many of which are run by Bangladeshi immigrants whose home country shares Portugal's rich tradition of textile manufacturing. — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 3 June 2026

The amendment does not have any mention of unfair purchasing practices by buyers (brands and retailers) and solid pathways to eliminate modern slavery and forced labor from Bangladeshi garment factories. — Footwear News, 29 May 2026

While the medical care is free in many Bangladeshi hospitals, other costs can quickly become unaffordable. — Ali Asif Shawon, NPR, 24 May 2026

Set in the Bangladeshi countryside during a pre-digital era, the film centers on Sadu, an impoverished tenant farmer who lives in isolation with his volatile wife. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Bangladeshi

• fleshy
• swadeshi