Patni (Muslim traditions) in Bangladesh

The Patni (Muslim traditions) have only been reported in Bangladesh
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest Bangladesh census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The word Patni has to do with ferrying by boat. They have low status, even those from a Muslim background.


Where Are they Located?

Hindu Patnis live in both India and Bangladesh, but the Muslims live almost exclusively in Bangladesh.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Those in Bangladesh and parts of India speak Bengali. Most are landowners who work in farming, though others are day laborers. They have a low literacy level and so the gospel message will need to be presented in oral form. They avoid marrying relatives on the side of the father for five generations.


What Are Their Beliefs?

There are both Muslim and Hindu Patni people. Like other Muslims in South Asia, Muslim beliefs are tainted by Hindu spirituality which affects almost all religious communities in this region. Officially they are dedicated to Allah and the teachings of his prophet, Mohammed, but on a daily basis, Muslims look to charms, amulets, etc. Devout Muslim Patnis will pray five times a day, give alms to the poor, and go on the pilgrimage to Mecca if they have the resources.


What Are Their Needs?

The Patni people, be they Hindu or Muslim, need to meet their Savior.


Prayer Points

Pray for families of believers loving and serving others to grow reproducing churches.
Pray for a chain reaction of Muslim Patni families reaching families that results in thousands of new believers who share their faith with others.
Pray for grace and truth expanding into the entire Muslim Patni society as all believers learn to love others.
Pray that churches and believers will bless their entire people group in such a way that God's love will change the Muslim Patnis like yeast changes dough.


Scripture Prayers for the Patni (Muslim traditions) in Bangladesh.


References

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17856/BG
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17660/BG


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Patni (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Patni (Muslim traditions)
Alternate Names Gehatwan; Ghatwal; Maheshwar; Patauni; Patuni; पत्नी (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 9,800
Population all Countries 9,800
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 17660
ROP3 Code 113100
ROP25 Code 306618
ROP25 Name Patni
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 3
Largest States
Rangpur
3,600
Dhaka
3,500
Khulna
2,700
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 3
  Rangpur 3,600
  Dhaka 3,500
  Khulna 2,700
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
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 (9,800 speakers)
Language Code ben   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Sylheti
60
Primary Language Bengali (9,800 speakers)
Language Code ben   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Sylheti 60
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)
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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