52 Facts About Bangladesh

Bangladesh, officially known as the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh’s capital city is found in Dhaka

The major language spoken is Bengali/Bangla in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh declared independence in 1971. This came after a nine-month conflict with Pakistan. With Bharat's support, Bangladesh was able to break free from Pakistan on March 26th, under the leadership of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Rabindranath Tagore wrote "My Golden Bengal," the country's national anthem, in 1905. Samar Das rearranged the modern instrumental version.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the first president, and Syed Nazrul Islam was his vice president.

Tajuddin Ahmad was Bangladesh's first prime minister.

Zia was sworn in as the country's first female prime minister in 1991.

Bangladesh's GDP was USD 350 billion in 2021. It has a diverse industry, including wheat, tea, rice, and beef. It also has a cotton textile and garment industry. This country typically exports jute products, frozen fish, clothing, and seafood.

Almost 90% of the population practises Islam. Hinduism is the second most popular religion, accounting for 9%, with Christianity and Buddhism accounting for the remaining 1%.

Bangladesh Taka is its currency, and it has the ISO code BDT. Taka is a Sanskrit term derived from tanka that was used to describe the silver coin in ancient times.

With a population of 7 million, Dhaka is one of the top five most densely populated cities in the world.

Bangladesh is the most populous and largest of the world's ten most densely populated countries.

Mahasthangarh is the most ancient city. The history of the old archaeological site dates back to around 300 BCE.

Bangladesh is a well-known tea-producing country, ranking among the top ten largest tea producers in the world. Bangladesh is estimated to produce approximately 3% of the world's tea.

Bangladesh was ranked 26th out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perception Index by Transparency International in 2020. The public sector and the government are notoriously corrupt.

Hilsha Fish Curry is the national dish; Hilsha is a fish species related to herring.

The national fruit of Southeast and South Asia is the jackfruit. This fruit is widely grown in the tropical regions of Bangladesh. The banana is the most popular and widely available fruit.

The Royal Bengal Tiger is the country's national animal.

Because of the rich vegetarian diet, this country has one of the lowest obesity rates in the world. It is the world's second-lowest adult obesity country, trailing only Vietnam.

Bangladesh has an independent, outspoken, and diverse media. There are over a thousand newspapers.

In 2016, it had the largest central bank money heist. This is one of the most notable heists in history, with the hackers attempting to steal approximately US$ 1 billion via the SWIFT network.

Dhaka is known as the "city of mosques" because of its stunning religious architecture.

UNESCO designated the Sixty Dome Mosque as a world heritage site in 1985.

Khan Jahan Ali is a celebrated national icon who was responsible for bringing most of the country's infrastructure systems to life.

It has approximately 15 airports, including one major airport, eight medium airports, and six small airports. There are only three international airports in the country.

The damp climate and frequent floods have destroyed the majority of the country's heritage.

While this country has been hit by several natural disasters, the 1970 Bhola Cyclone is regarded as one of the worst in Bangladesh's history. It is estimated that between 300,000 and 500,000 people died. This makes it one of the world's worst tropical cyclones.

With an elevation of 1,052 metres, Saka Haphong is Bangladesh's highest peak. It can be found near the Bangladesh-Myanmar border.

Fishing boats with nets on the Pashur River in southern Bangladesh, between the Sundarban Forest and Khulna.

There are over 700 rivers in the area, with the most scenic being the Meghna, Jamuna, and Padma.

Kabbadi is Bangladesh's national sport.

Bangladesh is known as the "seasonal playground" because it has six distinct seasons: summer, autumn, winter, spring, late autumn, and monsoon.

Bangladesh's forests are classified into four types: sal forest, hill forest, mangrove forest, and mangrove plantation.

The Bazar beach, located on the coastal plains, is the world's longest natural sea beach. It travels nearly 75 miles.

Bangladesh is home to many well-known thinkers. Some notable thinkers from this country include social activist Mohammad Yunus, Syed Mujtaba Ali, and literary giant Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Muhammad Yunus, a Bangladeshi, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his efforts to promote social and economic development from the bottom up.

Another Bangladeshi, Rabindranath Tagore, was the first non-European to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Bangladesh is the South Asian country with the highest level of gender equality. In terms of peace and life expectancy, it ranks third in South Asia.

Bangladesh is a United Nations member (UN). It is a major contributor to UN peacekeeping forces.

Bangladesh has a Muslim majority. In 1973, it became a member of the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation).

After Bharat, Bangladesh has the second largest foreign exchange reserves in South Asia.

Bangladesh has a mixed market economy. Since 1991, the Bangladeshi private sector has expanded significantly.

Dhaka is Bangladesh's largest economic hub. It is South East Asia's largest urban economic center.

Bangladesh is Asia's seventh largest natural gas producer. 56% of Bangladesh's electricity is supplied by gas.

Bangladesh has the second largest banking industry in South Asia. The Dhaka Stock Exchange is the country's primary financial market.

Bangladesh has one of the world's fastest growing telecommunications markets.

The total length of Bangladesh's road and highway network exceeds 20,000 kilometers.

Bangladesh has the world's fifth-highest number of green jobs. Solar panels power a significant portion of the national grid.

The population of Bangladesh increased from 44 million in 1951 to 163 million in 2016.

There are approximately 300,000 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in Bangladesh.

White rice is a staple in Bangladeshi cuisine. Fish is the most abundant source of protein. Duck, mutton, chicken, and beef are among the meats consumed.