People's Republic of Bangladesh is located in the south of the Asian Continent, with a population of 158,065,841,
making it the 7th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Dhaka with a total metropolitan population of
12,295,728. The country encompasses 194,000 square kilometers making it the 94th largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with India, Myanmar (Burma) and Bay of Bengal.
President Zillur Rahman is recognized as the Chief of State and achieved that status when he was elected by National
Parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term). Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed is recognized as the
Head of Government and achieved that status following legislative elections when the leader of the majority coalition
or party is appointed Prime Minister by the President. Its form of government is a Parliamentary Democracy and they
celebrate the creation of their constitution on 4th November 1972 .
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Bangla and English. It counts among its major religions Muslim,
Hindu and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 15 AM, 12 FM, 2 Short Wave and 15 Television
stations.
Major geographical features are Keokradong, its highest point at 1,230 meters and the Indian Ocean, its lowest point at
0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Ganges and Jamuna Rivers, which join to form the Meghna River which
flow into Bay of Bengal at the Mouth of the Ganges, and measures 8,372 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are cotton textiles, jute, garments, tea
processing, paper newsprint, cement, chemical fertilizer, light engineering and sugar. Its official currency is
Bangladeshi Taka.
Here’s something you may not know about Bangladesh. Bengal tigers are native to Bangladesh and can eat up to 40 kg
(88 pounds) of meat in one feeding but they are disappearing with less than 3,000 still in the world.
making it the 7th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Dhaka with a total metropolitan population of
12,295,728. The country encompasses 194,000 square kilometers making it the 94th largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with India, Myanmar (Burma) and Bay of Bengal.
President Zillur Rahman is recognized as the Chief of State and achieved that status when he was elected by National
Parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term). Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed is recognized as the
Head of Government and achieved that status following legislative elections when the leader of the majority coalition
or party is appointed Prime Minister by the President. Its form of government is a Parliamentary Democracy and they
celebrate the creation of their constitution on 4th November 1972 .
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Bangla and English. It counts among its major religions Muslim,
Hindu and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 15 AM, 12 FM, 2 Short Wave and 15 Television
stations.
Major geographical features are Keokradong, its highest point at 1,230 meters and the Indian Ocean, its lowest point at
0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Ganges and Jamuna Rivers, which join to form the Meghna River which
flow into Bay of Bengal at the Mouth of the Ganges, and measures 8,372 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are cotton textiles, jute, garments, tea
processing, paper newsprint, cement, chemical fertilizer, light engineering and sugar. Its official currency is
Bangladeshi Taka.
Here’s something you may not know about Bangladesh. Bengal tigers are native to Bangladesh and can eat up to 40 kg
(88 pounds) of meat in one feeding but they are disappearing with less than 3,000 still in the world.
| Bengal Tiger |
| Dhaka- Bangladesh's capital and largest city |
| Cows on the shore of the Bay of Bengal at Cox's Bazar on the Indian Ocean- the lowest point of Bangladesh |
| Ganges River Dolphin |
| Keokradong- Bangladesh's highest point where their border meets India and Burma (Myanmar) |
| Meghna River- the principle waterway of Bangladesh |
| Pool in Baldha |
| Ujani boys |
| Pink Palace at Dhaka |
Bangladesh may not be as big as its population but it is still breathtaking. Did you know the Ganges River
Dolphins are blind? Much of the year Bangladesh is flooded from typhoons swelling the rivers and Bay of
Bengal during the rainy season. Another on my list and I want it to be another on YOUR list! Should I suggest
nicely or would you prefer I scream? Go there!
Dolphins are blind? Much of the year Bangladesh is flooded from typhoons swelling the rivers and Bay of
Bengal during the rainy season. Another on my list and I want it to be another on YOUR list! Should I suggest
nicely or would you prefer I scream? Go there!
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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Updated 07/08/10
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
Less than 0.1%
12,000 (2007 est.)
Less than 500
12,000 (2007 est.)
Less than 500
| Bandarban Hill Tract on Bangladesh's border with Burma (Myanmar) |
| Bangladeshi folk dancers in traditional costume |
| Biryani- a traditional Bangladeshi dish of Basmati rice and vegetables |
| Saint Martin's Island- the southernmost point of Bangladesh on the Bay of Bengal |
| Multi-purpose Bridge over the Jamuna River on Bangladesh's eastern border with India |
| Padma River on Bangladesh's western border with India |
| Ruins of Puthia at Rajshahi across the Padma River from India |
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| Korotoa River in the Bengal Region- the northernmost point of Bangladesh on the border with India |
| Nawabganj District- the westernmost point of Bangladesh on the border with India |
| Suma River- the easternmost point of Bangladesh on the border with India |
| Teknaf- the southernmost mainland point of Bangladesh on the border with Myanmar (Burma) |