The main language spoken in Bangladesh is Bengali (or Bangla). It is the official language and serves as a crucial part of the nation's identity and culture. With over 230 million speakers worldwide, Bengali is one of the most spoken languages globally. The language has a rich literary tradition, with notable poets like Rabindranath Tagore, who was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Bengali culture is deeply intertwined with its language, influencing music, art, and festivals.