What are its cultural influences? 
 Aside from Islamic influences, were there any Indian influences as well? 
 Hello I'd like to find out more about Bangladesh 
 Okay will do. 
 It is believed that the word Bangla comes from the ancient Kingdom Vanga. It was located in southern Bengal, with a core region in Southwestern Bangladesh and what is now India.
It is believed that the word Bangla comes from the ancient Kingdom Vanga. It was located in southern Bengal, with a core region in Southwestern Bangladesh and what is now India.