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Bangladesh Info
COMMERCIAL / ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: Dhaka
GEOGRAPHY
Bangladesh is 144,000 square kilometers and is filled with woodland, crops, meadows, pastures, and bodies of water which vary in size.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 158 Million. Muslims account for about 90% of the population
CLIMATE
Tropical and warm. In general, maximum summer temperatures range between 38 and 41 °C (100.4 and 105.8 °F) from March to April. From June to November it is considered rainy seasons and is very humid. From December to February it is Winter season with an average temperature of 16–20 °C (61–68 °F)
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Bengali is the official language. English is widely used as well.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+6 hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
General: 9 AM to 5 PM
(Sunday to Thursday are the working days of the week. Friday & Saturday are considered as weekends)
HOLIDAYS
Independence Day: March 26th
May Day: May 1st
Language Martyr's Day: February 21
Christmas: December 25th
Muslim Festivals (Based on the lunar calandar):
Id-ul-Fitr
Id-ul-Adha
Milad-un-Nabi
CURRENCY
Bangladeshi Taka
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 999
Medical:
Fire: 199
Introduction to Bangaladesh
Located in South Asia, Bangladesh is officially called as the Republic of Bangladesh. The country shares borders with India and Myanmar and the Bay of Bengal. Bangladesh reflects a wonderful history and combines the old and new elements beautifully. Cycle-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, taxis and buses make a convenient means of transport.Dhaka is a vibrant city situated on the banks of Buriganga River. The city was once inhabited by Mughals who built a number of masaajid, forts and tombs across the city. Mukarram-National Masjid is the main masjid in the city and was built in the 17th century. The Parliament building is a wonderful site to visit. The Ahsan Manzil is a lovely pink palace where visitors can see the history of the palace.
Other monuments include Lal Bagh Fort and Museum, Suhrawardy Uddyaan, National Memorial, Bangabandhu Memorial, National Poet's Graveyard, Shahid Minar Memorial, National Leader Mausoleum, Curzon Hall and Banga Bhaban. The city has some other lovely parks like Ramna Park, Baldha Garden, Dhaka Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Dhaka also has several museums for visitors to see. New Market, Banga Bazar and Bashundhara City are the main shopping areas in Dhaka.
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Located in South Asia, Bangladesh is officially called as the Republic of Bangladesh. The country shares borders with India and Myanmar and the Bay of Bengal. Bangladesh reflects a wonderful history and combines the old and new elements beautifully. Cycle-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, taxis and buses make a convenient means of transport.






