Shahed, Faheem HasanHridi, Jannate Jahwa2024-08-272024-08-27©20242024-02ID 20277004http://hdl.handle.net/10361/23920Cataloged from the PDF version of thesis.Includes bibliographical references (pages 29-31).This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, 2024.This study examined the linguistic dynamics of the Bihari population in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Using a qualitative method, it focused on the variables affecting language shift and the community’s response to linguistic changes. Results show the Bihari population’s complicated linguistic context where they have been compelled adapt to language changes for social and economic survival. The study also explored the linguistic patterns between generations, the difficulties people encounter outside of the camps, and community-based educational possibilities.43 pagesenBrac University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission.Bihari communityDiglossiaLanguage shiftLinguistic changeDiglossia (Linguistics)--Bangladesh.Bilingualism--Bangladesh.Thesis