Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Bangladesh ; Bengali: বাংলাদেশ, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India and Burma and by the Bay of Bengal to the south. The capital is Dhaka, located in central Bangladesh. The official state language is Bengali. The name Bangladesh means "Country of Bengal" in the official Bengali language. The borders of present-day Bangladesh were established with the partition of Bengal during the reign and demise of the British India. Its map was chartered by Sir Cyril Radcliffe...
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quick facts
Founded:March 26, 1971
Capital:Dhaka
Population:50,101,943
Official language:Bengali Language
Currency:Bangladeshi taka
GDP:$33,166,530,060
Form of government:Parliamentary republic, Parliamentary system, Unitary state

Capital city of Bangladesh

Dhaka
Dhaka
Population:6,737,774

Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. It is located on the banks of the Buriganga River. Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 16 million in 2011, making it the largest city in Bangladesh. It is the 9th largest city in the world and also 28th among the most densely populated cities in the world. Dhaka is known as the...
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Major cities in Bangladesh

CityPopulation
Dhaka 7,000,940
Bogra 210,038
Saidpur 120,000
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Population history of Bangladesh

YearEstimated Population
2011 142,319,000
2010 148,692,131
2009 147,030,145
2008 145,478,300
2007 143,956,805
2006 142,353,501
2005 140,587,922
2004 138,633,401
2003 136,514,768
2002 134,266,428
2001 131,944,584
2000 129,592,275
1999 127,214,841
1998 124,803,351
1997 122,370,403
1996 119,928,682
1995 117,486,952
1994 115,059,015
1993 112,645,460
1992 110,225,555
1991 107,768,749
1990 105,256,026
1989 102,681,627
1988 100,062,322
1987 97,429,290
1986 94,825,499
1985 92,283,598
1984 89,828,434
1983 87,459,802
1982 85,156,396
1981 82,883,616
1980 80,624,423
1979 78,342,736
1978 76,066,342
1977 73,915,723
1976 72,053,923
1975 70,582,168
1974 69,567,500
1973 68,933,357
1972 68,461,849
1971 67,849,312
1970 66,881,158
1969 65,474,474
1968 63,703,327
1967 61,702,785
1966 59,681,186
1965 57,791,778
1964 56,071,080
1963 54,474,293
1962 52,977,254
1961 51,531,438
1960 50,101,943
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Government officials of Bangladesh

OfficialOfficeStart of Term
Zillur Rahman President of Bangladesh 2009
Sheikh Hasina Prime Minister of Bangladesh 2009
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National anthem of Bangladesh

Amar Shonar Bangla
Amar Shonar Bangla
Established:1972

Amar Shonar Bangla is a 1905 song written and composed by the Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore , the first ten lines of which were adopted in 1972 as the Bangladeshi national anthem. It is of interest that another poem by Rabindranath Tagore is the national anthem of India, making him the only...
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Religions practiced in Bangladesh

Pie chart showing the religions of Bangladesh
ReligionPercentage of Population
Islam 89.7%
Hinduism 9.2%
Buddhism 0.7%
Christianity 0.3%
Animism 0.1%
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Wars and battles involving Bangladesh

2001 Indian–Bangladeshi border conflict
2001 Indian–Bangladeshi border conflict
(April 18, 2001 - May 31, 2001)

The 2001 Indian–Bangladeshi border conflict was a brief armed conflict in April 2001 between India and Bangladesh over the poorly marked...
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Indo-Pak War of 1971
Indo-Pak War of 1971
(December 3, 1971 - December 16, 1971)

The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 was a military conflict between India and Pakistan. Indian, Bangladeshi and international sources consider the...
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Bangladesh Liberation War
Bangladesh Liberation War
(March 1971 - December 16, 1971)

The Bangladesh Liberation War was an armed conflict that lasted for about 9 months of duration, putting East Pakistan and India against the State of...
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Defence of KamalPur
Defence of KamalPur
(November 14, 1971 - December 4, 1971)

The Defence of Kamalpur refers to the battle fought at Kamalpur near the border in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and Bangladesh Liberation War. The...
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International Memberships

South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme
South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme

The South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme, also known as SACEP, is an inter-governmental organisation established in 1982 by the South Asian...
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Asian Development Bank
Asian Development Bank

The Asian Development Bank is a regional development bank established on 22 August 1966 to facilitate economic development of countries in Asia. The...
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South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation is an organisation of South Asian nations, founded in December 1985 by Ziaur Rahman and...
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Commonwealth of Nations
Commonwealth of Nations

The Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and formerly known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental...
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World Bank
World Bank

The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programs. The World Bank's official...
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Colleges and universities in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Open University
Bangladesh Open University

The Bangladesh Open University or BOU is a national university with its headquarters in Board Bazar, Gazipur District, Dhaka Division. The...
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University of Dhaka
University of Dhaka

The University of Dhaka is the oldest university in Bangladesh. It is a multi-disciplinary research university and is among the top universities in...
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Islamic University of Technology
Islamic University of Technology

Islamic University of Technology or IUT is an internationally recognized educational and research institution in Bangladesh. It is regarded as one...
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East West University
East West University

East West University is a private university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 1996 by the Private University Act, 1992 by Dr....
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Famous residents of Bangladesh

Ritwik Ghatak
Ritwik Ghatak
Film Actor, Musical Artist, Author

Ritwik Ghatak or Ritwik Kumar Ghatak Ghôţok]  listen ; 4 November 1925 – 6 February 1976 was a Bengali Indian filmmaker...
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Balraj Sahni
Balraj Sahni
Film Actor, Author

Balraj Sahni , born Yudhishthir Sahni , was a famous Hindi film actor. He belonged to a Punjabi Khatri family from Bhera now in Punjab, Pakistan. He...
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Utpal Dutt
Utpal Dutt
Film Actor

Utpal Dutt was an Indian actor, director, and writer-playwright. He was primarily an actor in Bengali theatre, where he became a pioneering figure...
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Countries adjoining Bangladesh

India
India

India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What are the official languages in Bangladesh?
  • A:
    The people living in this country traditionally speak Bengali or Mundari.
  • Q:
    What type of money is officially accepted in Bangladesh?
  • A:
    The currencies accepted in this country include the Bangladeshi taka.
  • Q:
    What is the calling code to call people in Bangladesh?
  • A:
    The calling code prefix is +880.
  • Q:
    Under which form of government does Bangladesh operate?
  • A:
    The government regime is a Parliamentary republic.
  • Q:
    Bangladesh is in which time zone?
  • A:
    This region is in the UTC+6.
  • Q:
    What is Bangladesh's national anthem named?
  • A:
    The anthem is called, "Amar Shonar Bangla."
  • Q:
    Who are some well-known people born in Bangladesh?
  • A:
    Famous people born in Bangladesh include:
    - Dwarkanath Ganguly
    - Ali Akbar Khan
    - Matiur Rahman
    - Sirajul Islam
    - Abul Kashem
    - Asad Chowdhury
    - Alamgir
  • Q:
    What is the capital of the country, Bangladesh?
  • A:
    Dhaka is the capital of this country.
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