Muslim Cosmopolitanism in Rural Bangladesh: The Construction of Power Dynamics vis-à-vis Cosmopolitan Identity

The article addresses how the migrant Bangladeshi workers, in their bid to be a part of Middle Eastern Muslim Cosmopolis, make sense negotiation between concepts nation-state and umma. also examines whether these migrants’ endorsement ‘foreign’ culture Bangladesh has created community ‘other’ Muslims perceived less because being exposed East culture. In rapidly changing context terms cultural identification, it is pertinent investigate if power, prestige, privilege that migrants enjoy rely solely on becoming ‘better’ or rather chiefly stem from monetary gain. explores good financial status becomes driving force creating ‘other,’ been inspiring others migrate become successful ‘Global’ Citizens. umma cosmopolitan constitute conceptual framework study. study presents critique influence identity construction based faith. addition, some were interviewed reflect upon experience role religious affiliation identity. Both collective conscience affinity are addressed.