Pankho people

The Pankhos

Total population
(3,227(In Bangladesh) according to the 1991 Bangladesh census)
Regions with significant populations
Majority populations in Bangladesh and also in India In Bangladesh the Pankhos reside in Rangamati Hill District of the Chittagong Hill Tracts. In India the Pankhos reside in Mizoram.
Languages
Pankho language
Religion
Christianity

The Pankhos (Bengali: পাংখো), are a community inhabiting the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh and also in India with a population of only 3,227 in Bangladesh according to the 1991 census. in the 1981 census they were 2440 in number. In Bangladesh Pankhos live in Barkal in Rangamati Hill District close to Mizoram.

The Luseis and Pankhos belong to Kukichin group of people.^[1] The Lushai Hills now part of Mizoram state of India is their original homeland. Though the Luseis and Pankhos are identified as separate tribes, they are culturally very close to each other. Though the Luseis do not understand Pankho language, the latter understand the Lusei language.^[2] Both the tribes are known for their bravery, honesty and truthfulness.

Religion and culture

The Pankhos adopted Christianity during the British period and have adopted western dress and culture.

References

1. Saradindu Shekhar Chakma. Ethnic Cleansing in Chittagong Hill Tracts. p. 40.
2. Saradindu Shekhar Chakma. Ethnic Cleansing in Chittagong Hill Tracts. p. 41.