Bangladesh — Country Facts & Profile
বাংলাদেশ
Southern Asia, Asia
Bengali-speaking Bangladesh (বাংলাদেশ) is a country of 169,828,911 residents in Southern Asia, Asia. Spanning 147,570 km², the country is centred administratively on Dhaka. The national currency is the Bangladeshi taka (৳ BDT). It ranks #8 in the world by population.
Key Indicators
Visiting & Living
Key indicators for visiting or living in Bangladesh.
Maps & Geography
Bangladesh is located in Southern Asia at coordinates 24.00°N, 90.00°E. It shares borders with 2 countries. Total land area: 147,570 km² (56,977 mi²). Population density: 1,151 people per km². The highest point is Mowdok tiang at 1,054 m.
Economic Profile
Bangladesh has a GDP per capita of $2,593, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Notable Facilities
Notable infrastructure highlights in Bangladesh, including National Stadium, Dhaka with a capacity of 36,000 seats.
36,000 seats
Population Centres of Bangladesh
Administrative Layout
Dhaka Division
38 cities · 18,508,676 people
Largest: Dhaka
Chittagong
30 cities · 8,249,167 people
Largest: Chattogram
Rajshahi Division
15 cities · 3,390,531 people
Largest: Rajshahi
Khulna Division
20 cities · 2,781,360 people
Largest: Khulna
Rangpur Division
12 cities · 1,882,096 people
Largest: Rangpur
Barisal Division
16 cities · 787,610 people
Largest: Barishal
Mymensingh Division
7 cities · 719,647 people
Largest: Mymensingh
Sylhet Division
7 cities · 558,128 people
Largest: Sylhet
Frequently Asked Questions about Bangladesh
- What is the capital of Bangladesh?
- The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
- What is the population of Bangladesh?
- Bangladesh has a population of approximately 169,828,911 people.
- What continent is Bangladesh in?
- Bangladesh is located in Asia, in the Southern Asia subregion.
- Where is Bangladesh located?
- Bangladesh is located in Southern Asia, Asia, at coordinates 24.0°N, 90.0°E.
- What currency does Bangladesh use?
- Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka (৳ BDT).
- What is the capital and currency of Bangladesh?
- The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka and the currency is the Bangladeshi taka (BDT).
- What language is spoken in Bangladesh?
- The official language of Bangladesh is Bengali.
- What is the area of Bangladesh?
- Bangladesh covers a total area of 147,570 km² (56,977 square miles).
- How large is Bangladesh in square miles?
- Bangladesh has a total area of approximately 56,977 square miles (147,570 km²).
- What is the population density of Bangladesh?
- Bangladesh has a population density of approximately 1151 people per km².
- Is Bangladesh an independent country?
- Yes, Bangladesh is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Bangladesh border?
- Bangladesh shares land borders with 2 countries.
- What is the GDP per capita of Bangladesh?
- The GDP per capita of Bangladesh is approximately $2,593.
- What countries border Bangladesh?
- Bangladesh shares land borders with: Myanmar, India.
- What is the country calling code for Bangladesh?
- The international calling code for Bangladesh is +880. To call Bangladesh from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +880 and the local number.
- What time zone is Bangladesh in?
- Bangladesh operates on the UTC+06:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Bangladesh?
- The highest point in Bangladesh is Mowdok tiang at 1,054 m (3,458 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Bangladesh?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Bangladesh is approximately $2,820 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Bangladesh?
- The average internet speed in Bangladesh is 44 Mbps, which is considered moderate by global standards.