Bangladesh is a Rapid-growth South Asian republic powered by a large garment sector, expanding digital services, and a young, resilient workforce.
Bangladesh
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Bangladesh is a Country located in the Southern Asia sub-region of the Asia continent.
Easy learning about Bangladesh
The capital city of Bangladesh is Dhaka, capital city of Bangladesh.
Word: Delta
Meaning: river plain
Basic Information
Capital City: Dhaka, capital city of Bangladesh
Population: 175,686,899 (UN)
Area: 144,000 km² / 89,477 sq mi
People are called: Bangladeshis
Type: Country
Administrative Divisions
8 divisions
- Barishal,
- Chattogram,
- Dhaka,
- Khulna,
- Mymensingh,
- Rajshahi,
- Rangpur,
- Sylhet
Where in the world is Bangladesh located?
Geography
Latitude: 24° 00' N
Longitude: 90° 00' E
Geographical Subregion: Southern Asia
Continental Region: Asia
Borders
- Myanmar (Burma) — Land border
- India — Land border
Climate
tropical; mild winter (October to March); hot, humid summer (March to June); humid, warm rainy monsoon (June to October)
Global Indices
EF EPI Position: 61 (EF EPI)
EF EPI Score: 500 (EF EPI)
EF EPI Proficiency: Moderate Proficiency (EF EPI)
Global Peace Index Rank: 117 (GPI)
Global Peace Index Score: 2.226 (GPI)
Human Development
HDI Rank: 130 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.685
Mean Years of Schooling: 6.8
Expected Years of Schooling: 12.3
Life Expectancy at Birth: 74.7 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Muslim
Second Most Predominant: Other
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Illegal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: N/A
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: Life
Maximum Fine: Yes
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .bd
Calling Code: +880
MapGeo Name: Bangladesh
MapGeo Code: BD