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Definition: An informal term for a dialectal mix of Bengali (the official language of Bangladesh) and English.
Examples and Observations:
Source: http://grammar.about.com/od/ab/g/Banglish.htm
- "With the advent of the colonial period in the 19th century, the influence of English on Bangla began, with British law, language and culture making their presence felt all over the subcontinent but especially in Bengal, given the close nature of the relationship between the two regions and the fact that the East India Company's headquarters were located in Kolkata. Today this influence is apparent in the adoption of many transliterated English words--hospital is pronounced 'hosh--pit-al' along with other more archaic words which you'll inevitably hear spoken during your visit. Modern speakers, especially members of the chic younger generation, freely admit that they speak 'Banglish,' Bangla that is peppered with a range of accented English words."
(Mikey Leung and Belinda Meggitt, Bangladesh. Bradt Travel Guides, 2009) - "A Bangladesh court has outlawed the use of English slang known as 'Banglish' on television and radio stations, a move welcomed by experts who worry about a foreign invasion of their language.
"The High Court issued the order on Thursday in an effort to protect Bengali and its 1,000-year history, a state prosecutor said, adding that the court felt that the move was necessary 'to uphold the sanctity of our mother tongue.'
"The history of Bengali, which is spoken by at least 250 million people on the subcontinent, is wrapped up with the creation of Bangladesh as a country in 1972.
"The country was previously part of British India and then part of Pakistan. Its independence movement was fuelled partly by the attempt by Pakistani administrators to impose Urdu as the state language. . . .
"Use of 'Banglish' in which Bengali and English words are mixed seamlessly together is widespread, as is 'Hinglish' in India--a combination of Hindi and English."
(Shafiq Alam, "'Banglish' Banned on Bangladeshi Broadcasts." RTÉ News [Ireland], Feb. 17, 2012) - Bangladeshi English
"Prior to secession [in 1971], Urdu was the national language [of East Pakistan] and English the official second language, used for administration, higher education, and as a link language between speakers of Bengali and Urdu (who in the main did not know each other's language). Bengali however came third, causing resentment and a prolonged and violent language movement.
"In 1987, the Bangla Procolon Ain/Bengali Implementation Act was passed [in Bangladesh], Bengali became the main language of education, and English ceased to be the second official language. It continues, however, as a language of education, in the higher law courts, and for general South Asian communication, and has a place in radio and television, as well as a number of newspapers and magazines."
(Tom McArthur, The Oxford Guide to World English. Oxford Univ. Press, 2002) - Banglish in London
"This is Banglatown [in the East End of London], named after the Sylhetis from northeastern Bangladesh who have migrated here over the past 30 years. 'Banglish' (a mix of English and Bengali) is fast replacing Cockney. . . . This is a place where mahram and purdah govern the contact between men and women."
(Nick Ryan, "Alien Nations." The Guardian, Dec. 9, 2006) - "Foxy-T [a novel by Tony White] was published [in 2003]. Set in the heart of east London, its characters' dialogue was rendered in 'Banglish,' a thick mix of English, Cockney and Bangladeshi spoken by the children of Bangladeshi immigrants. Critics praised the author's 'skilfully sustained use of Bangladeshi idiom' with 'broken rhythmic patois . . . real words coming out of real mouths.'"
(Sarfraz Manzoor, "Why Do Asian Writers Have to Be 'Authentic' to Succeed?" The Observer, April 29, 2006)
Source: http://grammar.about.com/od/ab/g/Banglish.htm