| Official Name |
The People's Republic of Bangladesh |
| Capital |
Dhaka : Area-1416 Sq.Km. Population 150.60 million in 2011 |
| Hon'ble President |
Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid
|
| Hon'ble Prime Minister |
Sheikh Hasina
|
| Geographical Location |
Between 20°.34' and 26°.38' north latitude and between 88°.01' and 92°.41' east longitude. |
| Area |
1,47,570 sq.km. Territorial Waters 200 nautical miles. Economic Zome-Upto 370.40 km. in the high seas, measured from the base line. |
| Boundary |
North |
India |
South |
Bay of Bengal |
| East |
India and Mayanmar |
West |
India |
| Religion |
Islam but other main religions namely Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity are practised in peace and harmony. |
| Unit of Currency |
Taka |
| Time |
GMT+6.00 hours. |
| Administrative Units |
Division: 7; Zila: 64; Thana: 624; Union: 4571; |
| Major Cities |
Dhaka, Chittagong. Khulna, Rajshahi, Mymensing, Comilla, Barisal, Sylhet, Rangpur. |
| 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 |
Summer (March-May), Rainy Season (June-September) and Winter (December-February) |
| Population in Census 2011 |
Approximately 150.60 million; Growth rate 1.37% per annum; Sex ratio 104.90 males per 100 females; Urban Population 39.0%. ; Density per square km 1021. |
| Language |
Bengali but English is widely used. |
| Principal River |
Padma, Meghna, Jamuna, Bhahmaputra, Teesta, Surma and Karnaphuli in all 310 rivers including tributaries and branches. |
| Principal Minerals |
Natural Gas, Lignite Coal, Limestones, Ceramic, Clay and Glass Sand. |
| Principal Crops |
Rice, Jute, Tobacco, Sugarcane, Pulses, Oilseeds, Spices, Potatoes, Vegetables, Jackfruit, Bananas, Mangoes, Coconut, Tea and Wheat. |
| Principal Industries |
Garments, Jute, Cotton, Textile, Tea, Paper, Newsprint, Cement, Fertilizer, Sugar, Engineering, Electric cables , Leather goods. |
| Principal Exports |
Readymade garments, Jute and Jute products, Tea, Leather, Pharmaceutical product and Frozen food. |
| Sea Ports |
Chittagong and Mongla. |
| Airports |
Dhaka, Chittagong , Jessore, Rajshahi, Iswardi, Sylhet, Cox’s Bazar, Syedpur and Barisal . |
| Landports |
Benapole, Teknaf, Banglabandha, Sonamosjid, Hilli, Darshana, Birol, Burimari, Tamabil, Haluaghat, Akhawra, BibirBazar, Bhomra. |
| Education(2012 based) |
Public Universities: 37; Private Universities: 92; International Universities: 3; Medical & Dental Collage: 89; Other Professional Education Institution 411, Bangladesh Institute of Technology: 4; Colleges 3547; Technical & Vocational Institutes 3116; Secondary School 19526; Madrasha 9441, Primary School 104017, Adult Literacy Rate 56.8% |
| Health (2012 based) |
Hospitals 4169; Hospital beds 91106;Registered physician: 64434, No. of registered nurses: 30516 |
| 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 world largest mangrove forest, largest tea garden, reverine life etc. |
| Wearing Apparel |
Tropical in Summer and Light woolen in Winter. |
