Destranator
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Never heard a Chittagongnian say they are not Bengalis. I have plenty of Chittagonnians in my extended family and friend circle and have even lived in Chittagong for some time. This "not being Bengali" BS comes almost exclusively from older generation Sylhetis. Even younger generation Sylhetis are mostly not buying this BS.The two most fiercely nationalistic group of people in Bangladesh are: Sylhetis and Chittagongians.
And neither has Bangla as mother tongue or identifies themselves as “Bengalis”.
Both have strong regional identities.
And both still follow Sufi version of Islam.
And neither ever indulged in left wing politics that thrives in districts bordering West Bengal!
Of course one should be proud of their culture - Sylhetis, Chittagonians, Noakhaillas or Borishaillas. This can be done without denying reality.