Folk Literature of Bangladeshi Ethnic People: A Study on Manipuri, Chakma, and Tripura Tribes

The ethnic groups referred to as the indigenous people live mostly in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Sylhet Division, Rajshahi Division, and Meymensingh Division. They have their own style of living, culture, religion, literature, agricultural system, etc. These ethnic groups of people are introduced based on their different types of folk literature, which also helps them to rise to the apex of their literary status. In terms of ethnic culture, the indigenous people have their own matriarchal patterns, which prevail in most of the tribal groups. Most of the ethnic groups are disadvantaged. The most distinct feature of these people is that they have their own folk literature, cultural heritage, and legacy. This study aims to initiate both the folk literature and culture of major ethnic groups in Bangladesh, particularly Manipuri, Chakma, and Tripura. (Key Words: Folklore, Ethnic people, Dance, Tribal group, Language, Culture, Literature)