BGDAsiaSouthern Asia169,828,911 people

Bangladesh Country Guide

Bangladesh · Coastal and city contrast

Bangladesh invites you to experience from the streets of Dhaka, Coastal waters and regional rivers, and a culture shaped by Bengali. It’s the kind of place where geography, daily life, and local pride all feel closely connected.

🎉 Bangladesh cultural celebrations🍽️ Local asia specialties🌍 Coastal waters and regional rivers🌊 Waterside moments
The flag of Bangladesh has a dark green field bearing a large red circle that is offset slightly towards the hoist side of center.
Official name: People's Republic of Bangladesh
Capital: Dhaka
Primary timezone: UTC+06:00 (UTC+06:00)
Population
169,828,911
Population rank #8 globally
Area
147,570 km²
Area rank #95 globally
Languages
Bengali
Currency
Bangladeshi taka (BDT)
Symbol: ৳

Overview

Bangladesh is located in Southern Asia, Asia. The country covers 147,570 km² and has a population of 169,828,911 people, making it a strong candidate for geography study, travel research, and comparative country analysis.

The main climate pattern is subtropical, with Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct usually standing out as the easiest months for travel planning. Bangladesh has an estimated population density of 1150.8 people per square kilometer. That places it around #12 globally for density.

Bangladesh is part of Southern Asia within Asia. Travelers usually connect through Dhaka and explore how local history, geography, and daily life intersect across cities and regional communities.

Travel Snapshot

Timezone and season
UTC+06:00 with best travel windows typically in Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct.
Airports and budget
Major airport data is not curated for this country yet. A typical daily travel budget is about $90.
Culture cues
Community events combining local food, music, and public gatherings.

Key Highlights

A quick scan of the cultural, geographic, and travel signals that make Bangladesh distinctive.

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Asia

First Impression

Bangladesh feels like a compact world of its own—part geography lesson, part cultural invitation, and full of regional character.

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Subtropical

Life by the Water

Bangladesh pairs its landscapes with a sense of arrival—ports, waterfronts, beaches, or lakeside scenes that shape daily life.

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1 language

Voices & Identity

Listen for Bengali; language here is part of the country's personality.

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Local asia specialties

Taste the Country

Food is one of the fastest ways to connect with Bangladesh, whether that means Local asia specialties or simple dishes shared with family and friends.

Culture and daily life

Community events combining local food, music, and public gatherings.

  • Local asia specialties
  • Street food culture
  • Seasonal regional dishes
  • Dhaka historic districts
  • Asia cultural landmarks
  • Coastal viewpoints

Reference facts

Continent: Asia
UN member: Yes
Phone code: +880
Top-level domain: .bd
Driving side: left
Start of week: sunday
Official languages: Bengali
Map coordinates: 24.00°, 90.00°

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