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The Sylheti language, which some consider as a dialect of Bengali, [20] while many linguists consider it as a distinct language, [21] is central to Sylheti identity. [ 22 ] [ 23 ] Its unique phonetic qualities and vocabulary often make it unintelligible to standard Bengali speakers, which contributes to a sense of separateness among Sylhetis.
A description of the king and queen of the termites in Sylheti. Sylheti [a] (Sylheti Nagri: ꠍꠤꠟꠐꠤ, síloṭi, pronounced ⓘ; Bengali: সিলেটি, sileṭi, pronounced) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by an estimated 11 million people, primarily in the Sylhet Division of Bangladesh, Barak Valley of Assam, and northern parts of Tripura in India.
It is also claimed that the orthography of the script equates with Sylheti, reflecting the phonetic and grammatical features of the vernacular, it provided a simpler and more precise representation than the more prevalent Bengali script. [9] Sylheti Nagri therefore represented a unique literary culture of the Sylhet region.
Sylheti is spoken by the vast majority of the people, while Standard Bengali is the official language used by the state government and officials. [ 38 ] [ 39 ] [ 40 ] 2,424 (0.45%) of the population are of an ethnic minority, of which 2,040 are Manipuri .
Spoken Bengali exhibits far more variation than written Bengali. Formal spoken Bengali, including what is heard in news reports, speeches, announcements, and lectures, is modelled on Choltibhasha. This form of spoken Bengali stands alongside other spoken dialects, or Ancholik Bangla (আঞ্চলিক বাংলা) (i.e. 'regional Bengali').
Bengali–Assamese script: Bengali alphabet [5] India (Assam, Manipur and Tripura) Bangladesh (Sylhet Division) Chakma: 𑄌𑄋𑄴𑄟 চাকমা Sangma: Bengali–Assamese script Chakma script Latin script [6] 0.32 [7] Bangladesh (Chittagong Division) India (Mizoram and Tripura) Myanmar (Rakhine State) Chittagonian
Standard Bengali: spoken all over the country – originally the dialect of Nadia region (partly in Khulna Division), very close to dialect in the rest of Khulna Division; Bangali: General Eastern Bengali dialect spoken (beside Standard Bengali) in most of the parts of Bangladesh (Dhaka, Khulna, Mymensingh, Greater Comilla and Barisal regions).
The "Sylheti Project" at SOAS University of London is particularly noteworthy for its efforts to promote the cultural significance of Sylheti. [98] Standard Bengali maintains its prominence in British Bangladeshi media and is considered as a prestige language which helps to foster a cultural or national identity linked with Bangladesh. [99]