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About Bangladesh
Country Profile
Official Name |
: The People's Republic of Bangladesh |
Capital |
: Dhaka : Area-1416 Sq.Km. Population 9.9 million in 2001 |
President |
: Professor Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed |
Geographical Location |
: Between 23°.34' and 26°.38' north latitude and between 88°.41' and 92°.41'
east longitude. |
Area |
: 1,47,570 sq.km. Territorial Waters 22.22 km. Economic Zome-Upto
370.40 km. in the high seas, measured from the base line. |
Boundary |
North: India
West : India
East : India and and Mayanmar
South: Bay of Bengal |
Religion (Census 1991) |
: Islam (90.4%), Hinduism (8.39%), Buddhism (0.37%) and Christianity(0.56%) Reference http://www.indiandefence.com/forums/f13/latest-religious-demographics-bangladesh-12574/ |
Unit of Currency |
: Taka |
Time |
: GMT+6.00 hours. |
Administrative Units
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: Division: 6; Zila: 64; Thana: 507; Union: 4484; Village: 87319 |
Major Cities |
: Dhaka, Chittagong. Khulna, Rajshahi, Mymensing, Comilla, Barisal,
Sylhet. |
Climate |
: Average Winter temp (Max 29° C Min 11° C ).
Average Summer temp (Max 40° C Min 21° C) |
Monsoon Rainfall |
: Lowest 340mm. Highest 964 mm. |
Humidity |
: Highest 99% Lowest 36 % |
Main Seasons |
: Winter (November – February ), Summer (May –June), Monsoon
(July – October) |
Population in Census 2001 |
: Approximately 129 million;Growth rate 1.48% per annum; Sex ratio 103.8 males per 100 females; Urban Population 23.39%. ;No of household units 25.36 million ;Density per square km 834. |
Language |
: Bengali but English is widely used. |
Principal River |
: Padma, Meghna, Jamuna, Bhahmaputra, Teesta, Surma and Karnaphuli in
all 700 rivers including tributaries and branches. |
Principal Minerals |
: Natural Gas, Lignite Coal, Limestones, Ceramic, Clay and Glass Sand. |
Principal Crops |
: Rice, Jackfruit, Jute, Tobacco, Sugarcane, Pulses, Oilseeds, Spices,
Potatoes, Vegetables, Bananas, Mangoes, Coconut, Tea and Wheat. |
Principal Industries |
: Garments, Jute, Cotton, Textile, Tea, Paper, Newsprint, Cement, Fertilizer, Sugar, Engineering, Electric cables , Leather, Fish. |
Principal Exports |
: Readymade garments, Jute and Jute products, Tea, Leather and
Frozen food. |
Sea Ports |
: Chittagong and Mongla. |
Airports |
: Dhaka, Chittagong , Jessore, Rajshahi, Iswardi, Sylhet, Cox’s Bazar,
Syedpur and Barisal . |
Radio Station |
: Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Sylhet, Comilla,Jessore,Bogra, Cox's Bazar, Barisal,Rangamati and Thakurgaon . |
Television Station |
: Dhaka, Natore, Chittagong, Brahamanbaria ,Patuakhali,Jhenaidah, Thakurgaon, Rajshahi,Satkhira,Rangamati,Cox's Bazar, Noakhali, Sylhet,Mymenshing,Khulna and Rangpur |
Satellite Station |
: Betbunia ( Chittagong) and Talibabad (Dhaka) for international
telecommunication. |
Education(1999 based) |
: Universities: 32; Medical Collage: 24; Bangladesh Institute of Technology: 4; Colleges 2288; Polytechnic Institutes 21; Secondary School 14069; Primary School 65610 |
Health (1999 based) |
:Hospitals 1277; Hospital beds 44374;Registered physician: 30864 |
Electricity |
:220 Volts A.C. in all cities and towns. |
Tourist Season |
:October to March |
Main Tourist Attractions. |
:Colourful tribal life of Hill Tracts, world’s longest sea beach at Cox’s Bazar, centuries old historical sites at Dhaka , Paharpur, Mainamati, Mohastangar, Sundarban the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger, largest tea garden, reverine life, ect. |
Wearing Apparel |
:Tropical in Summer and Light woolen in Winter. |
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