When did Buddhism start in Bangladesh?
What is the history of Buddhism in Bangladesh?
Buddhism entered in ancient Bengal more than 2,000 years ago and it continued as the predominant religious faith in the region until about the 11th Century AD. Ruling dynasties patronized Buddhism successively for nearly seven hundred years in the ancient Bengal and the adjoining kingdoms in the eastern India. As a result, Buddhism made deep influence on Bengali life, culture and civilization. At the moment, Buddhists are the third largest religious community in Bangladeshwho are devoted to their religious rites and tradition.