Official name : Bangladesh
Capital : Dhaka
President : Jillur Rahman
Prime minister : Shekh Hasina
Geographical location : Between 20°34' and 26°38' north latitude and between 88°01' and 92°41' east longitude.
1,47,570 sq.km. or 57,295 sq.miles.
Boundary : North
West : India
East : India
South : India & Myanmar Bay of Bengal
Unit of currenccy : Taka
Time : GMT+6.00 hours
Major divisions : Dhaka , Chittagong , Khulna , Rajshahi, Barisal , Sylhet.
Major cities : Dhaka , Chittagong , Khulna , Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Comilla, Barisal , Sylhet.
Climate : Winter temp(max 29°C Min 11°C)
Population : 129.2 Million (2001), Growth rate 1.48% (2001)
Language : Bengali but English is widely used.
Principal Industries : Garments, Jute, Cotton, Textile, Tea, Paper, Newsprint, Cement, Fertilizer, Sugar, Fish, Engineering, Electric Cables, Leather. Principal Exports : Readymade garments, Jute and jute products, Tea, Leather, Chemical Fertilizer and Frozen food etc.
Sea Ports : Chittagong and Mongla.
Airports : Dhaka , Chittagong (International).
Jessore, Rajshahi, Ishwardi, Sylhet, Cox's Bazar, Syedpur, Barisal (Local).
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