Official name :
The People's Republic of Bangladesh
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Geographical
Location : Bangladesh
lies across the Tropic of Cancer, in the northeastern part
of South Asia between 20o.34' and 26.38' north
latitude and longitudes 88.01' and 92.41' east.
The
country is bordered by India on the west, north and the
northeast, Myanmar is on the southeast and the Bay of
Bengal is on the south. Strategically located, Bangladesh
is virtually a bridge between South and Southeast Asia.
Principal
Rivers : Ganges/Padma, Brahmaputra/Jamuna,
Meghna, Karnaphuli, Teesta, etc. (total 230 rivers
including tributaries).
Seasons : Winter
(November-February), Summer (March-June), Monsoon
(July-October). |
Mineral
Resources : Natural gas, limestone, hard rock,
coal, lignite, silica sand, white clay, etc. (There is a strong
possibility of oil deposits).
Capital
City : Dhaka
History
in Brief
Recorded history is traceable to 4th century B.C. and shows clear
evidence of a flourishing civilization with cities, palaces,
temples, forts, seats of learning and monasteries;
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1200
A.D.: Advent of the Muslims, periods of prosperity under
Muslim rule;
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17th
century - A time of economic well-being;
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1757:
Beginning of British colonial rule;
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1947:
Departure of the British from Indian subcontinent;
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Bangladesh
becomes "East Bengal/East Pakistan";
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1971:
Emergence of the sovereign state of Bangladesh through an
armed struggle for freedom.
Population
Social life in Bangladesh is marked by rich traditions and
communal harmony. The population of the country currently stands
at around 133 Million. Around 75 percent of the people live in
rural areas while 60 percent of the population depend on
agriculture for their livelihood. Rice and fish constitute the
common diet. There are about 1.8 million minority people, the
majority of whom live in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The tribes
maintain their traditional cultural distinction.
Official
Language : Bangla
Standard
Time : GMT plus 6 hours
Currency
: Taka/TK(US$1=Tk. 68.71) approximately For
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