Bangla

Bangla

Bangla (pronunciation: /ˈbɑːŋlɑː/), also known as Bengali, is an Indo-Aryan language native to the Indian Subcontinent. It is the official language of Bangladesh and one of the 22 scheduled languages of India.

Etymology

The term "Bangla" is derived from the ancient kingdom of Vanga or Banga, which existed on the eastern part of the Indian Subcontinent from as early as the 11th century BCE.

Related Terms

• Bengali script: The writing system for the Bangla language.
• Bengali literature: The body of writings in the Bangla language.
• Bengali culture: The culture of the Bangla-speaking people in Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal.
• Bengali cuisine: The culinary style originating from Bengal.
• Bengali music: The music of Bengal, which has a long history.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of "Bangla" varies depending on the region. In general, the "a" in Bangla is pronounced like the "a" in "father," and the "g" is pronounced like the "g" in "garden."

See Also

• Bengali alphabet
• Bengali phonology
• Bengali grammar
• Bengali Language Movement
• Bengali Renaissance

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