Bangladesh

Asia
Dhaka

Population

174.37M

Area

148,460 km²

GDP

$450.12B

GDP Per Capita

$8,500

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Region

Asia

Capital

Dhaka

ISO 3166

bd

Government Type

parliamentary republic

Language

Bangla 98.8% (official, also known as Learn more

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About Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a country located in South Asia, bordered by India and Myanmar, with a coastline along the Bay of Bengal. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, with a population reflecting its vibrant and diverse cultural heritage. Bengali serves as the official language, and Dhaka stands as the capital and largest city. The country features fertile river deltas formed by the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, with a tropical monsoon climate.

Bangladesh has experienced remarkable economic growth in recent decades, driven by its ready-made garment industry, remittances, and agricultural production including rice, jute, and tea. The economy has transitioned from low-income to lower-middle-income status, with significant improvements in poverty reduction, literacy, and healthcare access. Despite challenges including climate change vulnerability and periodic flooding, Bangladesh continues to develop its infrastructure and manufacturing base, positioning itself as an emerging economic power in South Asia.

Geography & Environment

Geographic Location

Southern Asia, bordering the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and India

Geographic Coordinate

24 00 N, 90 00 E

Geographic Area

148,460 km²

Climate

tropical; mild winter (October to March); hot, humid summer (March to June); humid, warm rainy monsoon (June to October)

Terrain

mostly flat alluvial plain; hilly in southeast

Natural Hazards

most of the country is situated on deltas of large rivers flowing from the Himalayas: the Ganges unites with the Jamuna (main channel of the Brahmaputra) and later joins the Meghna to eventually empty into the Bay of Bengal

Natural Resources

natural gas, arable land, timber, coal

Geography Note

N/A

People & Society

Ave. Life Expentancy at Birth

74.9 years

Urbanization

N/A

Population Growth Rate

0.91% (2025 est.)

Literacy Rate

N/A

Health Expendeture

N/A

Education Expenditure

N/A

Languages

Bangla 98.8% (official, also known as Bengali), other 1.2% (2011 est.)

Religions

Muslim 91%, Hindu 8%, other 1% (2022 est.)

Government

Country Name

conventional long form

People's Republic of Bangladesh

conventional short form

Bangladesh

local long form

Gana Prajatantri Bangladesh

local short form

Bangladesh

former

East Bengal, East Pakistan

etymology

the name is a compound of the Bengali words Bangla (Bengali) and desh (country)

Economy

Economic Overview

one of the fastest growing emerging market economies; strong economic rebound following COVID-19; significant poverty reduction; exports dominated by textile industry; weakened exports and remittances resulted in declining foreign exchange reserves and 2022 IMF loan request

GDP Per Capita

$8,500

Unemployment Rate

6.5% (2025 est.)

Population Below Poverty Line

18.7% (2022 est.)

Industries

N/A

Agricultural Products

rice, milk, potatoes, maize, sugarcane, onions, jute, vegetables, mangoes/guavas, tropical fruits (2023)

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