Area : 147,570 sq. km

Population : 144 million

Population Density : 976 persons per sq. km

Location : In the West, North & North-East: India

In the South East: Myanmar

In the South: Bay of Bengal

Average Height : 10m above sea level.

Capital City : Dhaka

Language : Bengali

Currency : Taka (1 US$ = 68 Taka)

Government : Parliamentary Form

Main River : The Padma, the Jamuna & the Meghna

Climate : Sub-tropical

Temperature : 7.22 - 22.77 0C in winter & 23.88 - 38.5 0C in summer

Average Rainfall : Annually 1429 to 4338 mm

Main Export : Jute, Tea, Garments, Frozen Fish etc.

Profile of Bangladesh

History of Bangladesh

Modern Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation in 1971 after

breaking away and achieving independence from Pakistan in

the Bangladesh liberation war.

on March 7, 1971, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, declared the

independence of Bangladesh and took all-out preparation for the War of

Liberation.

Amidst the sacrifice of 30 Lakhs Bangladeshi souls, Pakistani Army

finally surrendered to the Bangladesh Allied Forces on 16 December

1971.

After struggling 9 months Bangladesh won on that day. And

Bangladesh, with a lot of promises and hopes , starts its glorious

journey.

Father of Nation

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the founding leader of Bangladesh. He is

popularly known as the Bangabandhu . He is credited as the central figure

in Bangladesh's liberation movement .

Seasons of Bangladesh

Unlike most of the countries, which have four seasons, Bangladesh

is blessed with six seasons:

Summer : Summer will heat you up with its scorching sunshine.

Monsoon : The tale of drizzles and downpours.

Autumn : Autumn comes with a sky full of whiteness and a land

adorned with Kash flowers.

Late Autumn : the harvest comes home, feeling the days and nights

of the farmers with indelible joy and happiness.

Winter : Comes with the thin veil of fog here and there. Dewdrops

on the leaf blades of grass, sweet date juices, delicious cakes,

and a gentle sunshine will feel you.

Spring : Nature comes with thousands of colors, adorning the

simple rural life or complex city moments.

Six seasons of Bangladesh

Summer

Late Autumn

Monsoon

Winter

Autumn

Spring

Few Information about Bangladesh

Bangladesh is divided into eight major regions

called divisions :

Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barisal,

Sylhet, Rangpur and Mymensingh.

Each division is further split into several districts.

Dhaka is Capital and largest city of Bangladesh and has

ranked the second least liveable city in the world.

Chittagong is the second largest and port city

Culture of Bangladesh

The Bengal Renaissance of the 19th and early 20th centuries,

noted Bengali writers, saints, authors scientists, researchers,

thinkers, music composers, painters.

film-makers have played a significant role in the development

of Bengali culture.

The culture of Bangladesh is composite and over the centuries

has assimilated influences of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism,

and Christianity.

It is manifested in various forms, including music, dance, and

drama.

Festivals and celebrations of Bangladesh

Festivals and celebrations are an integral part of the culture of

Bangladesh.

Muslim festivals - Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Adha .

Hindu festivals - Durga Puja, Janmashtami.

Buddhist festival - Buddha Purnima

Christian festival - Christmas

and secular festivals - Pohela Boishakh, Language Movement

Day, Independence Day

Eid Festival of Muslims Durga Puja of Hindus

Festival of Buddhist Christmas of Christian

Festivals and celebrations of Bangladesh

Pohela Boishakh is the first day of the Bengali calendar , celebrated

on 14 April. which is literally "Happy New Year".

Boat Race is one of the traditional culture for all people in BD.

Common Festivals of Bangladesh

Celebration of Pohela Boishakh at Dhaka Celebration of Boat Race in Bangladesh

International Mother Language Day is a worldwide annual observance

held on 21 February.

In respect of the language martyrs who died during a protest on February

21, 1952, the people in Bangladesh celebrate IMLD by laying down flowers

to the Martyr's Monument and replications of that monument.

UNESCO decided to observe 21 February as International Mother

Language Day.

Celebration of

International

Mother Language

Day

Common Festivals of Bangladesh

Education in Bangladesh

Literacy rate (Total) 75.4%

Male 77.1%

Female 71.5%

Girls studying at the

Unique Child Learning

Center in Mirpur-Dhaka

Institutions of Bangladesh

Bangladesh has 37 public universities providing education to the bulk

of higher studies students.

Total number of approved private university in Bangladesh is now 92.

The University of Dhaka, established in 1921, is the oldest university

of the country.

University Dhaka Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology

University

Bangladeshi Nobel Laureates

Nobel laureate in Literature : Rabindranath Tagore[ was the first

non-European and Bangali to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913

for “ Gitanjali “.

Nobel laureate in Peace : Dr. Muhammad Yunus is a

Bangladeshi social entrepreneur , banker, economist, and civil society

leader who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Peace in 2006 for founding

the Grameen Bank and pioneering the concepts

of microcredit and microfinance.

Nobel laureate in Economics : Amartya Kumar Sen is

a Bengali economist and philosopher of Bengali ethnicity and he was

awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998.

Art and Tradition of Bangladesh

Drama and theatre is an old tradition that is very popular.

Tribal dances are very popular among the Bangladeshi.

The traditional music of Bangladesh is very popular.

Industrial Opportunities in BD

IT/Software

Global Recession makes outsourcing to Bangladesh an economic

possibility.

Natural Gas

Global non-oil energy demand steadily increasing, with abundant

supplies in Bangladesh.

private sector

The Bangladeshi private sector has since rapidly expanded with

numerous major industries include textiles, shipbuilding, steel,

construction materials, chemicals, and leather goods.

Textile Manufacturing

Bangladesh is famous for its artistic textile production throughout the world .

outreach of Bengali goods except USA.

Historical places of Bangladesh

Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka Ahsan Manzil at Dhaka National Assembly, Dhaka

Arts Museum, Sonargaon Somapura Mahavira, Naogaon Liberation War Museum,

Dhaka

Tourism place for Vacations

Cox's Bazar –The world largest sea beach

Saint martin Island, Cox’s Bazar

Nilgiri , Bandarban

Aronnk Resort , Rangamat

Pangthumai Waterfalls, Sylhet

Nilacol, Bandarban

Inani – Himchori, Cox’s Bazar

The ‘Lake City’ of Bangladesh, Rangamati

Bisanakandi, Sylhet

Richang waterfall, Rangamati

Jaflong, Sylhet

Cox's Bazar Buddhist Temple

Tourism place for Vacation

The World Largest Beach, Cox's Bazar . Nilgiri, Bandarban

Aronnk Resort , Rangamat Pangthumai Waterfalls, Sylhet

Tourism place for Vacation

Saint martin Island, Cox’s Bazar Nilacol, Bandarban

Richang waterfall, Rangamati Inani – Himchori, Cox’s Bazar

The Lake City , Rangamati

Jaflong, Sylhet Cox's Bazar Buddhist Temple

Bisanakandi, Sylhet

Tourism place for Vacation

Wildlife of Bangladesh

Bangladesh is home to much of the Sundarban the world's

largest mangrove forest.

Bangladesh has an abundance of wildlife in its forests, marshes,

woodlands and hills.

The Bengal tiger clouded leopard , saltwater crocodile black panther

and fishing cat are among the chief predators in the Sundarban.

Deer in the SunderbansRoyel Bengle Tiger

Landmarks of Bangladesh

The fertile Bangladesh Plain seen against the backdrop of the Himalayas

Keokradong, one of the highest peaks in Bangladesh

A bird among water lilies in a haor wetland.

Sports in Bangladesh

Kabaddi is the national sport in Bangladesh.

But Cricket is the most popular sport in Bangladesh, followed

by football. Cricket is a game which has a massive and passionate

following in Bangladesh.

Traditional sports like Athletics, Swimming, Kabaddi, Boli

Khela, Lathi Khela are mostly played in the rural areas.

Cricket Fan of Bangladesh

Clothing in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a subtropical country with a short winter. They need

to wear light clothes at most times while in winter a sweater or

something warm might be reasonable.

A cotton lungi and a jersey called kurta are the common attire for

men in rural areas.

Sari is women’s universal dress, both in the cities and countryside.

Clothing in Bangladesh

Foods of Bangladesh

Rice is the main staple food of Bangladesh and is served with

a wide range of curries.

The main breads are naan, porota, ruti.

Fish is a staple in Bangladeshi cuisine, Major fish dishes

Ilish, pabda (butterfish), rui (rohu), chitol (clown knifefish).

Meat consumption includes beef, Mutton, chicken, duck.

Vegetable dishes, either mashed (bhorta), boiled (sobji), or

leaf-based (shaak), are widely served.

Foods of Bangladesh

Rice from Paddy Rice Dish

Foods of Bangladesh

Ilish fish and Curry

Rui Fish and Curry

Magur Fish andCurry

Foods of Bangladesh

Chicken and Curry

Beef and Curry

Mutton andCurry

Foods of Bangladesh

Different types of traditional cake in Bangladesh

Sweets of Bangladesh

Different types of sweets in Bangladesh

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