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Bangladesh : Wiki, Area, Biography, Location, Currency, Festivals & More

February 16, 2018 by Study Mentor Leave a Comment

CountryBangladesh
ContinentAsia
Location23.68500 N, 90.35630 E
Map of Bangladesh map of Bangladesh
Flag Bangladesh flag
Area147,610 km²
Coastline360 miles
Neighboring CountriesBhutan

Myanmar

Nepal

India

Laos

Thailand

China

Cambodia

Sri Lanka

Vietnam

Pakistan

Macao

Kyrgyzstan

Hong Kong

Tajikistan

Afghanistan

Malaysia

Mongolia

Singapore

Maldives

Taiwan

Oman

United Arab Emirates

Qatar

Bahrain

Time ZoneBST (UTC +6)
Population163.18 million (2017)
Symbol symbol bangladesh
Independence DayMarch 26th, 1971
President of BangladeshAbdul Hamid
Prime Minister of BangladeshSheikh Hasina
National Anthem‘’Amar Sonar Bangla (My Golden Bengal)’’
National AnimalRoyal Bengal Tiger
National BirdMagpie Robin
National TreeMango
National FlowerShapla
National FishIlish
National FruitJackfruit
National Poet and ArtistKazi Nazrul Islam
National SportKabaddi
National DanceBaul

Kathak

Manipur

Bizhu Dance

Marma Dance

Peacock Dance

Snake Dance

National LanguageBengali
Seasons in BangladeshSummer Season (March to May)

Rainy Season (June to August)

Autumn Season (September to October)

Late Autumn Season (October to November)

Winter Season (November to December)

Spring Season (December to February)

Prestigious Awards of BangladeshGallantry Awards – Bir Sreshtho, Bir Bikrom, Bir Protik

Civilian Awards – Independence Award, Swadhinata Puroskar, Swadhinta Padak

Literature Award – Ananda Puraskar, Bangla Academy Literary Award, Bankim Puraskar, Rabindra Puraskar

Cinema Award – Dhaka International Film Festival, Rainbow Award, Meril Prothom Alo Award

Religion in BangladeshIslam (86.6%)

Hinduism (12.1%)

Buddhism (0.6%)

Christianity (0.4%)

Others (0.3%)

Average Marriage age in Bangladesh23.8 years for men and 16.0 years for women
CapitalDhaka (230 42’N 90021’E)
Number of Divisions8 Divisions

Barisal Division

Chittagong Division

Dhaka Division

Khulna Division

Mymensingh Division

Rajshahi Division

Rangpur Division

Sylhet Division

Largest DivisionDhaka Division
Smallest DivisionBarisal Division
Number of Districts64 Districts
Largest DistrictDhaka Districts
Smallest DistrictBandarban District
Number of Cities35
Largest CityDhaka
Smallest CityNawabganj
Literacy rate64.6% (males)

58.5% (females)

Type of GovernmentRepublic

Unitary State

Parliamentary System

GDPPPP – $686.598 billion (2017)

Nominal – $248.853 billion (2017)

GDP per capita$4,207 (2017)
CurrencyTaka (৳) (BDT)
Calling Code +880
Internet TLD.bd

.বাংলা

ISO 3166 codeBD
Festivals of BangladeshEid ul-fitr

Eid ul-Adha

Durga Puja

Chaand Raat

Ashura

Boro Din

Kali Puja

Saraswati Puja

Buddha Purnima

Bishwa Ijtema

Historic MonumentsGreek Memorial

National Martyr’s Memorial

Martyred Intellectuals Memorial

Suhrawardy Udyan

Mosque City of Bagerhat

Ahsan Manzil

Zia Memorial Museum

Lalbagh Fort

Shiva Temple in Puthia

Protected Areas in Bangladesh
  • 17 National Parks
  • 21 Sanctuaries
  • 2 Safari Parks
  • 10 Eco-parks
  • 2 Botanical Gardens
Longest RiverBrahmaputra River
Longest BridgeBangabandhu Bridge
Longest Railway StationKamalapur Railway Station
Largest TownMoulvibazar
Longest BeachCox’s Bazar Beach
Largest LakeKaptai Lake
Largest IslandBhola Island
Highest MountainSaka Haphong
Biggest DamKaptai Dam
Biggest WaterfallBaklai Falls
Tallest BuildingCity Centre Bangladesh
Richest person of BangladeshMusa Bin Shamser
Best places to visit in BangladeshCox’s Bazar

Saint Martin

Kuakata

Sundarban

Bandarban

Rangamati

Chittagong

Sylhet

Comilla

Dhaka

Sonargaon

Bogra

Official Websitewww.bangladesh.gov.bd

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