Rangrez (Muslim traditions) in Bangladesh
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The word Rangrez means dyer in Persian. Traditionally they dyed cloth.
Long ago the Rangrez people group had lived in India. Back then they had been Hindus and had worshipped Vishnu. Centuries ago Muslim missionaries converted this people group to Islam. They maintain a low to middle caste status wherever they live in South Asia.
Most Rangrez people live in India's northcentral states and Pakistan's Punjab Province, but there are also some who live in Bangladesh.
Since the partition of India in 1947, many Rangrez moved to Pakistan; but many still live in India. A few went east to Bangladesh.
paved a way for some to be small businessmen. Yet they are best remembered as people who dye cloth. Some have adapted modern ways to dye, while others use large tubs where they dip cloth into water mixed with thick, colorful dye. They often dye the cloth several times to get it to match the tone their customer wants. When the color is right, they leave the cloth out to dry. The Rangrez people have pride in their skilled work.
They have contact only with other Muslims and some Hindus in Bangladesh.
The majority of Rangrez people in Bangladesh are Muslim today, though there are some Hindus among them in India. They believe that the best way to live is to obey the teachings of the Qur 'an and their prophet Mohammed.
The Rangrez people need new outlets for their business. They are now competing with cheap factory-made cloth from China.
Pray that God will give Rangrez leaders dreams and visions leading them to salvation.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give Rangrez leaders a hunger and thirst for true righteousness that will lead them to Jesus Christ.
Pray for a disciple making movement to raise up among the Rangrez people in Bangladesh.
Scripture Prayers for the Rangrez (Muslim traditions) in Bangladesh.
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2016/06/19/rangrez-a-muslim-marwari-dyeing-community/
http://serioustravelfrivolouslife.blogspot.in/2011/11/rangrez-dyeing-for-living.html
http://www.fabnicfashion.com/salwar-suits/rangrez-premium/
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/index.php/issue/day/Rangrez-People2/
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/index.php/issue/day/Rangrez-People/
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17972/PK
| Profile Source: Keith Carey |
| People Name General | Rangrez (Muslim traditions) |
| People Name in Country | Rangrez (Muslim traditions) |
| Pronunciation |
rahn-gah-RHEZ
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| Alternate Names | Chhipa; Chippa; Chunrigar; Lilgar; Nilgar; Nilgara; Ragarijuz; Ramjani; Rangari; Rangirigi; Rangraz; Rangrej; Rangsaz; Sabbagh; रंग्रेज़ (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स) |
| Population this Country | 10,000 |
| Population all Countries | 454,000 |
| Total Countries | 3 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | Yes |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| People ID | 17972 |
| ROP3 Code | 113461 |
| ROP25 Code | 306943 |
| ROP25 Name | Rangrez |
| Country | Bangladesh | |||||||||
| Region | Asia, South | |||||||||
| Continent | Asia | |||||||||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | |||||||||
| National Bible Society | Website | |||||||||
| Persecution Rank | 30 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||||||||
| Total States on file | 7 | |||||||||
| Largest States |
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| Country | Bangladesh |
| Region | Asia, South |
| Continent | Asia |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | 30 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Total States | 7 |
| Khulna 2,700 | |
| Dhaka 2,300 | |
| Chittagong 1,700 | |
| Rajshahi 1,400 | |
| Rangpur 1,000 | |
| Sylhet 600 | |
| Barisal 500 | |
| Website | South Asia Peoples |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
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| Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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| Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
100.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
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* From latest Bangladesh census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
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| Primary Language | Bengali (9,600 speakers) | |||
| Language Code | ben Ethnologue Listing | |||
| Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
| Total Languages | 3 | |||
| Secondary Languages |
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| Primary Language | Bengali (9,600 speakers) |
| Language Code | ben Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 3 |
| Secondary Languages | |
| Sylheti 600 | |
| Chittagonian 100 | |
| People Groups | Speaking Bengali |
Primary Language: Bengali
| Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
|---|---|
| Bible-Portions | Yes (1800-1980) |
| Bible-New Testament | Yes (1801-1984) |
| Bible-Complete | Yes (1809-2022) |
| FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
| YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
| Possible Print Bibles | |
|---|---|
| Amazon | |
| World Bibles | |
| Forum Bible Agencies | |
| National Bible Societies | |
| World Bible Finder | |
| Virtual Storehouse | |
| Photo Source | Anonymous |
| Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
| Profile Source | Keith Carey |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
