This paper explores the identity dynamics of the Meetei Pangal diaspora in Bangladesh. The Meetei Pangal is a unique ethno-religious minority blending Manipuri heritage with Islamic practices. It provides a detailed analysis of their cultural preservation amid assimilation. The Meetei Pangal, also known as Manipuri Muslims or Pangal, represents a distinctive ethno-religious minority in Bangladesh, originating from migrations out of Manipur dating back to the 17th century, particularly intensified during the Seven Years’ Devastation (1819–1826) and the post-1947 Partition. Numbering approximately 10,947 individuals across 1,921 families in 33 villages primarily in Sylhet division (Moulvibazar, Kamalganj, Shreemangal, Habiganj, Sylhet) as per the 2019 Bangladesh Manipuri Muslim Development Organization census, this community embodies cultural syncretism. Predominantly agrarian and residing in close-knit settlements, they maintain a dual identity: devout Muslims integrated into Bangladesh’s 91% Muslim majority, yet retaining pre-Islamic Meetei elements in language, attire, cuisine, festivals, housing, sports, and social organization. This paper dissects the identity question through sub-themes. Demographically, the community faces decline due to low fertility rate, out-migration to urban centers like Dhaka, Europe and Gulf countries, intermarriage with Bengali Muslims, urbanization, threatening generational continuity. Linguistically, bilingualism prevails Manipuri (Meeteilon, a Tibeto-Burman language) at home, Bengali in education, employment, and public life yet youth shift toward Bengali dominance erodes fluency, despite community-led Manipuri-medium schools and literary efforts by authors. Historically, Meetei Pangals demonstrated patriotism through the ….Cont..