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Bangladesh

Asia · 170 million

About Bangladesh

Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a sovereign country located in Asia, specifically within the Southern Asia subregion. Its capital and largest urban centre is Dhaka, and the country is home to approximately 170 million people. In its native language, the country is known as “বাংলাদেশ”. Bengali serves as the primary official language, shaping daily communication, education, government, and media throughout Bangladesh. The official currency in circulation is the Bangladeshi taka (৳), used for all domestic transactions and price-tagged goods. Bangladesh is widely recognised for its Bengal Tigers, dense river deltas and textile industry. People from Bangladesh are referred to as Bangladeshi.

Geography & climate

Bangladesh covers approximately 147,570 km² of territory, making it a mid-sized country by land area. It shares land borders with 2 neighbouring countries — a position that has historically influenced migration patterns, regional politics, and cross-border commerce. Geographically, Bangladesh sits in the Northern and Eastern Hemisphere, at roughly 24.0° N, 90.0° E. Standard civil time follows UTC+06:00 year-round, simplifying scheduling for residents and visitors alike. The prevailing climate of Bangladesh can be summarised as: ganges delta with tropical monsoon. Local weather patterns naturally vary by altitude, latitude, and proximity to oceans or mountain ranges.

People, language & society

With roughly 170 million inhabitants, Bangladesh is one of the more populous nations on Earth. The principal spoken language is Bengali, which dominates public life, schooling, signage, and the workplace. Locals refer to their homeland as “বাংলাদেশ”, a name with linguistic and historical roots that long predate modern borders. Citizens are formally known in English as Bangladeshi, a demonym that appears in passports, official documents, and international reporting. Economically, the Bangladeshi taka (৳) is the medium of exchange used by households and businesses, with exchange rates monitored by the country's central monetary authority.

Quick facts at a glance

Practical travel & daily-life info

Visitors planning a trip to Bangladesh should familiarise themselves with the capital, Dhaka, the local time zone (UTC+06:00), the local currency (Bangladeshi taka). The international dialling prefix is +880, which is required when phoning a Bangladesh number from abroad. Vehicles drive on the left side of the road, an important detail for anyone renting a car or crossing a land border by vehicle. The country's top-level internet domain is .bd, used by local businesses, government sites, and many news organisations. The working week traditionally starts on Sunday, which affects business hours, banking, and public holidays.

Government & global standing

Bangladesh is recognised internationally as a sovereign, independent state. It is a member state of the United Nations, participating in the General Assembly and various specialised UN agencies. On the global stage, Bangladesh is generally classified within the Asia region and more specifically the Southern Asia subregion, alongside neighbouring states with shared geographic, historical, or economic ties. GlobeIQ groups it under "South Asia" for the purposes of the game's regional hint.

Bordering countries

Bangladesh shares land borders with 2 countries. Click any neighbour to read about it:

Did you know?

Built atop the world's largest river delta, 170 million people inhabit an area smaller than Iowa — one of Earth's most densely crowded territories.

Bangladesh in the GlobeIQ atlas

Inside the GlobeIQ game, Bangladesh appears as a moderately challenging puzzle, suited to players who already know the major continents. When the daily puzzle selects this country, players progressively unlock six hints — silhouette, climate and terrain, number of land borders, region, "known for" tagline, and finally the capital city — before a flag reveal confirms the answer. On its trophy card, Bangladesh carries the personality tags “🐅 Sundarbans Tigers” and “🌾 Delta Nation”, short flavour labels chosen to evoke the country's most recognisable cultural signatures. Adding Bangladesh to your personal atlas is one of 195 small wins on the road to a complete world map. Each correctly guessed nation also contributes to your running streak and unlocks milestone celebrations at 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 collected countries.

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