Culture, Race and Language
In the territory of the Diocese Bengalis count 31,700,000, that is 97.5%, who speak Bangla the National Language. The tribals are about 800,000, i.e. 2.5% of the total population. Among the tribal people, a total of 13 tribes are found within the territory mainly concentrate in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and two tribes in the plain. Tribals have their own language although not all written. Among the tribals the Chakmas comprise 50%, Marma 30%, Tripura 10%, Murung 4%, Tangchayanga 3% and rest 3%. Recently many Garo Christians (about 1200) from Mymensingh Diocese in the North migrated to Chittagong City, the Second Capital of the Country, the biggest Seaport City.
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