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Bangladesh

History

East Bengal appears in Bangladesh's historical record.
East Pakistan appears in Bangladesh's historical record.
The proclamation of independence made Bangladesh's claim to statehood explicit during a decisive political break.
A provisional government was formed during the transition to state rule.
Victory in the Liberation War marked a decisive outcome in Bangladesh's modern political history.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Bangladesh.
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CapitalDhaka
Population169.8M
Area147,570 km2
CurrencyBangladeshi taka

Short facts

RegionSouth Asia
LanguageBengali
Time zoneBST (UTC+6)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Sundarbans: The world's largest mangrove forest, home to the Bengal tiger, UNESCO-listed.
  • Chittagong Hill Tracts: Rolling green hills with Buddhist temples and indigenous tribal cultures.
  • Cox's Bazar: One of the world's longest natural sea beaches stretching 120 km.

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Planning questions

What is Bangladesh known for?Sundarbans, Chittagong Hill Tracts, Cox's Bazar.
What is the capital?Dhaka.
Which language is useful?Bengali.
When is the national day?26 March.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Food & drink

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Known for

SundarbansChittagong Hill TractsCox's BazarDhakaStreet foodTea
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