Rangrez (Muslim traditions) 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 Rangrez means dyer in Persian. Traditionally they dyed cloth.

Long ago the Rangrez people group had lived in India. Back then they had been Hindus and had worshipped Vishnu. Centuries ago Muslim missionaries converted this people group to Islam. They maintain a low to middle caste status wherever they live in South Asia.


Where Are they Located?

Most Rangrez people live in India's northcentral states and Pakistan's Punjab Province, but there are also some who live in Bangladesh.

Since the partition of India in 1947, many Rangrez moved to Pakistan; but many still live in India. A few went east to Bangladesh.


What Are Their Lives Like?

paved a way for some to be small businessmen. Yet they are best remembered as people who dye cloth. Some have adapted modern ways to dye, while others use large tubs where they dip cloth into water mixed with thick, colorful dye. They often dye the cloth several times to get it to match the tone their customer wants. When the color is right, they leave the cloth out to dry. The Rangrez people have pride in their skilled work.


They have contact only with other Muslims and some Hindus in Bangladesh.
What Are Their Beliefs?

The majority of Rangrez people in Bangladesh are Muslim today, though there are some Hindus among them in India. They believe that the best way to live is to obey the teachings of the Qur 'an and their prophet Mohammed.


What Are Their Needs?

The Rangrez people need new outlets for their business. They are now competing with cheap factory-made cloth from China.


Prayer Points

Pray that God will give Rangrez leaders dreams and visions leading them to salvation.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give Rangrez leaders a hunger and thirst for true righteousness that will lead them to Jesus Christ.
Pray for a disciple making movement to raise up among the Rangrez people in Bangladesh.


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


References

https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2016/06/19/rangrez-a-muslim-marwari-dyeing-community/
http://serioustravelfrivolouslife.blogspot.in/2011/11/rangrez-dyeing-for-living.html
http://www.fabnicfashion.com/salwar-suits/rangrez-premium/
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/index.php/issue/day/Rangrez-People2/
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/index.php/issue/day/Rangrez-People/
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17972/PK


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Rangrez (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Rangrez (Muslim traditions)
Pronunciation rahn-gah-RHEZ
Alternate Names Chhipa; Chippa; Chunrigar; Lilgar; Nilgar; Nilgara; Ragarijuz; Ramjani; Rangari; Rangirigi; Rangraz; Rangrej; Rangsaz; Sabbagh; रंग्रेज़ (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 10,000
Population all Countries 454,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 17972
ROP3 Code 113461
ROP25 Code 306943
ROP25 Name Rangrez
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
Khulna
2,700
Dhaka
2,300
Chittagong
1,700
Rajshahi
1,400
Rangpur
1,000
Sylhet
600
Barisal
500
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
  Khulna 2,700
  Dhaka 2,300
  Chittagong 1,700
  Rajshahi 1,400
  Rangpur 1,000
  Sylhet 600
  Barisal 500
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 (9,600 speakers)
Language Code ben   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 3
Secondary Languages
Sylheti
600
Chittagonian
100
Primary Language Bengali (9,600 speakers)
Language Code ben   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 3
Secondary Languages
  Sylheti 600
  Chittagonian 100
People Groups Speaking Bengali

Primary Language:  Bengali

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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.  
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