Bangladesh is a densely populated country in South Asia, bordered by India on three sides and Myanmar to the southeast, with a southern coastline on the Bay of Bengal. It is known for the vast Ganges-Brahmaputra delta, the world's largest river delta, which shapes much of its flat, fertile landscape. Bangladesh is also famous for its vibrant textile industry and the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest.
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Area
- 147,570 km²
- Coordinates
- 24° N, 90° E
Country facts
- Bangladesh gained independence from Pakistan in 1971 following a war of liberation.
- Bengali, known locally as Bangla, is the official language and has its own distinct script.
- The national flower of Bangladesh is the white water lily, called shapla in Bangla.
- Bangladesh is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of ready-made garments.
- The Royal Bengal Tiger lives in the Sundarbans, which Bangladesh shares with India.
Capital facts
- Dhaka has served as a major urban center since the Mughal period, when it was a provincial capital in the early 17th century.
- The Lalbagh Fort, a 17th-century Mughal fortress, is one of Dhaka's most visited historical landmarks.
- Dhaka is known for its thousands of colorfully decorated cycle rickshaws, which are a signature mode of transport.
- The National Parliament House in Dhaka, designed by American architect Louis Kahn, is celebrated as a masterpiece of modern architecture.
- Dhaka is a major hub for Bangladesh's garment manufacturing industry, hosting numerous factories and textile businesses.