Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Manipuri

Language: Meitei - (mni)

Alternate Name(s): Meitei Muslim

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Bangladesh

Also found in: India

Population: 2,000

Global Population: 135,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Pangal of Bangladesh, numbering 2,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Manipuri people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 135,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Meitei. The primary religion practiced by the Pangal is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available