In Bangladesh, the Pankhos live in Rangamati Hill District.

The Luseis and Pankhos belong to the Kuki-chin-mizo group of people.

[2] The Lushai Hills, which is now part of Mizoram, is their original homeland.

Though the Luseis and Pankhos are identified as separate tribes, they are culturally very close to each other.

[4] Specifically, 1,398 (75.28%) Phanko live in Rangamati district.