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Originally Posted by Arnab
Bengali is an ethnic group. People of Bengal. Who speak various dialects of Bangla. Who share/used to share the same culturual traits.
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It also does not necessarily have to be culture.
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The classification of a population that shares common characteristics, such as religion, traditions, culture, language, and tribal or national origin.
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Bengalis are defnitely an ethnic group. Just as Muslim Bengalis and Hindu Bengalis are distinct ethnic group.
In the end, IMNSHO, why does it matter?
IMNSHO - In my not so humble opinions. My opinions are never humble.