Languages or dialects in the Bengali group according
to Grierson: Central (Standard) Bengali, Western Bengali
(Kharia Thar, Mal Paharia, Saraki), Southwestern Bengali,
Northern Bengali (Koch, Siripuria), Rajbangsi, Bahe,
Eastern Bengali (East Central, including Sylhetti),
Haijong, Southeastern Bengali (Chakma), Ganda, Vanga,
Chittagonian (possible dialect of Southeastern Bengali).
National language. Bengali script used. Muslim. Bible
1809-1998.