Marma (Magh) in Bangladesh

People Name:	Marma (Magh)
Country:	Bangladesh
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	245,000
World Population:	300,000
Primary Language:	Marma
Primary Religion:	Buddhism
Christian Adherents:	5.69 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Online Audio NT:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Tribal - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

The Marma people live in India and Bangladesh.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Marma practice shifting cultivation, and many cut wood and bamboo which are sold to the Bengalis. They tend to be isolated from the majority population, though this has been changing as more and more Bengalis move into the hill tract areas.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The Marmas are mostly Buddhists, yet they also adhere to animistic practices. They participate in important Buddhist religious festivals, as well as perform various rites and rituals to satisfy different gods. There are some Christians among them in Bangladesh.

What Are Their Needs?

All the Marma people have Bible portions. Between that and their isolated location, they have few if any chances to hear the gospel. However, there are Christians among them who can share the gospel.

Prayer Points

Pray for workers to go to the Marma people, and for their hearts to be ready to receive their savior.
Pray for families of believers loving and serving others to grow reproducing churches.
Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching families that results in thousands of new believers who share their faith with others.
Pray for grace and truth expanding into their entire society as all believers learn to love others.