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Megam

A language of Bangladesh

ISO 639-3mef

Population  6,870 (2000).
Region  Netrokona District, Kalmakanda Subdistrict.
Language map  Bangladesh
Alternate names   Migam, Negam
Dialects  Lexical similarity: 7%–9% with Abeng [grt], 60% with Lyngngam [lyg].
Classification  Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Jingpho-Konyak-Bodo, Konyak-Bodo-Garo, Bodo-Garo, Garo
Language use  Home, village. All ages. Positive attitude. Also use the Abeng dialect of Garo [grt].
Comments  Christian.

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Academic Publications

AHMAD, Sayed; KIM, Amy; KIM, Seung; SANGMA, Mridul, authors. 2012. "The Garos of Bangladesh: A Sociolinguistic Survey."  Available online