MULTILINGUAL CRISIS IN BANGLADESHI MANIPURI CULTURE: STRUGGLE OF ABORIGINALITY AND IDENTITY

Every nation and every race have their own Language and culture which defines their aboriginality and Identity. There’s lot of indigenous communities in Bangladesh. Manipuri is one of those indigenous communities. They experience a variety of linguistic difficulties, which are examined in this study. Manipur’s cultural landscape, which is historically placed within the larger framework of the Indian subcontinent, is distinguished by a complex tapestry of languages that reflect its different ethnic and tribal identities. However, Bengali, Bangladesh’s national language is becoming more and more dominant, endangering this linguistic variety. Besides that, while adapting to the modern world they started using English. Academic or in any other sector they r facing English frequently. That’s why this language is mixing with Manipuri language (Meiteilon). This study explores how this linguistic shift impacts the cultural integrity of indigenous Manipuri communities by examining the decline of traditional languages, the decline of cultural practices linked to these languages, and the psychological and social effects on both individuals and communities. Additionally, it explores the intricate relationship between the fight for aboriginality the acknowledgment and defines of indigenous rights and identities and examining how these conflicting discourses influence Manipur’s linguistic landscape. We used qualitative method in our research by doing some Interviews and FGD. This study intends to contribute to a better understanding of the issues that multilingual cultures experience in navigating globalization and the constraints of nation-building while keeping their own cultural identity.