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Bihari
Bangladesh
FRONTIER
People Group
Bihari (Muslim traditions)
Location
Bangladesh
Population
969,000
Primary Religion
Islam
Language
Urdu
Christian Adherents
0-0.1%
Gospel Access
The Bihari Muslim community faces both social marginalization and spiritual isolation. Many live in densely populated urban settlements where poverty, limited education, and restricted opportunities shape daily life. These realities can make consistent Gospel witness more difficult and less accessible.
At the same time, Bangladesh has a small but growing Christian presence. Local believers are engaging their communities through relationships, acts of compassion, and faithful witness. However, among Bihari Muslims specifically, access to the Gospel remains very limited.
Key challenges include:
Few known believers within the community
Social and cultural barriers to exploring faith in Christ
Limited access to Scripture and Gospel-centered relationships in their primary language
Compel International is committed to long-term partnership in Bangladesh, equipping and encouraging local believers to engage unreached communities like the Bihari Muslims with wisdom, humility, and perseverance.
Who Are the Bihari muslims?
The Bihari Muslims of Bangladesh trace their origins to the Indian state of Bihar. Many migrated during the partition of India in 1947 and later during the formation of Bangladesh in 1971. Since then, they have often lived in a state of marginalization, sometimes referred to as “stateless” for decades before gaining broader recognition.
They primarily speak Urdu and maintain distinct cultural traditions that set them apart from the Bengali majority. Many live in urban camps or low-income neighborhoods, where daily life is shaped by economic hardship and limited social mobility.
Family and community ties are strong, and Islam plays a central role in both personal faith and cultural identity. At the same time, ongoing challenges and uncertainty have left many wrestling with questions of identity, belonging, and hope.
In the midst of these realities, there is a significant opportunity for the Gospel to be shared through consistent relationships, practical care, and faithful presence.
Prayer Points
Pray for dignity, stability, and hope for the Bihari community.
Ask God to provide for families living in overcrowded camps, many of whom face generational poverty, limited opportunities, and uncertain legal status.
Pray for access to the gospel in meaningful and understandable ways.
Ask God to open doors for Scripture, relationships, and conversations that clearly communicate the message of Jesus in the Bihari community’s heart language.
Pray for open hearts among the Bihari people.
Ask the Holy Spirit to draw men and women to Himself, softening hearts and creating a hunger for truth and lasting hope.
Pray for local believers and gospel workers.
Ask God to strengthen and protect those who are faithfully living out their faith, giving them wisdom, humility, and perseverance as they disciple others.
Pray for the growth of Christ-centered, multiplying communities.
Ask God to establish fellowships among the Bihari that grow in obedience to His Word and become a witness to surrounding communities.
Anchor Verse
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” — Luke 10:2
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