Alternate Names: “Mogh” (pej.)
Status Notes: Largest and earliest language group to settle in the area. Used in Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban districts in religious ceremonies, market, stores, and churches.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 150,000 in Bangladesh (2007). Population total all countries: 180,600.
Language Use: Home, village. Also use Chak [ckh] in Khagrachari and Rangamati districts. Also use Chittagonian [ctg]. Used as L2 by Asho Chin [csh], Bawm Chin [bgr], Chak [ckh], Khumi Chin [cnk], Mru [mro], Tippera [tpe].
Writing System: Myanmar (Burmese)
Nation of Origin: Bangladesh
Other Comments: Buddhist, Christian, Muslim.