Bangla is a term used to refer to the language and culture of the Bengali people, hailing from the eastern region of the Indian subcontinent. There are many synonyms for the word Bangla, including Bengali, Bangali, Bangla Bhasa, and Bangla Manush. Bengali is the most commonly used term in English to refer to the language and people of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India, where the language is most widely spoken. Bangali is another variation of the same term, often used interchangeably with Bengali. Bangla Bhasa roughly translates to "language of Bangla," while Bangla Manush means "people of Bangla." These synonyms all refer to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Bengali people.