Endangered Languages

The Sylheti language is spoken by millions across Bangladesh, India, and diaspora communities worldwide. However, it remains one of the least understood and most underrepresented languages in South Asia. Often mistaken for a dialect of Bengali, Sylheti is, in fact, a unique language with its history, grammar, and culture. If you’re curious about endangered languages…

Thousands of languages around the world are at risk of disappearing—and with them, entire cultures, histories, and systems of knowledge. Children no longer actively learn endangered languages or use them in daily life, often because of social, political, or economic pressures. This guide explains what it means for a language to be endangered, why preserving…