Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Location

It borders India to the west, north and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. To the south is the Bay of Bengal.

Area

Approx. 148,000 km2

Capital (approximate population)

Dhaka(8.91 million)

Business-related cities other than Dhaka (approximate population)

Chittagong(2.59 million), Khulna(660,000), etc.

Population

Approximately 161.38 million people

Racial Composition

98% Bengali, etc.

Language

Bengali

Religion

About 90% Muslim
- Buddha Dhatu Jadi

Culture

Sculptures, Islamic art, pottery and textiles have been created since BC. Contemporary art, painting, and modernist sculpture are also developing.
- Sundarbans
- Saint Martin Island
- Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
- Kuakata Beach
- Ali Amjad Clock Tower

Education

Basic education is free for children aged 6 to 10.
- Dhaka University
- Brac University
- Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
- North South University
- National University of Bangladesh
- Daffodil International University
- Rajshahi University
- Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)

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- Sufia Kamal National Public Library
- Bangladesh National Library

Overview of modern and contemporary history of Bangladesh

1947 End of British rule. India, Pakistan Separation
1970 East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) seeks autonomy, sparking riots
1971 East Pakistan attempts to secede, leading to civil war. India intervenes (third Indo-Pakistani War). East Pakistan secedes and becomes Bangladesh
1974 Nearly 28,000 people died in floods
1975 military coup. martial law
1981 President killed in coup attempt
1983 military government
1986 Martial law abolished. restore the constitution
1987 state of emergency declaration
1988 Islam becomes the state religion. Floods leave tens of millions homeless
1991 Constitutional amendment. Bangladesh's first female prime minister
1998 Worst floods in history devastating two-thirds of country
2007 political turmoil. state of emergency declaration
2008 Opposition wins overwhelming victory in general election

Politics

It is a constitutional democracy. The head of government is the prime minister. The president is the ceremonial head of state. The legislative branch is unicameral.
- Parliament
- Bangabhaban
- Supreme Court of Bangladesh

GDP per capita

$2,067

Economy

Classified as a developing country, it is considered one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

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Asia

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