Asia
Bangladesh: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Bangladesh: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Population
- 175.7 million
- Area
- 147,570 km²
- Currency
- Bangladeshi Taka (৳)
#8 by population · #92 by area · #37 economy in the world · #6 by population density
Population and society
Population of bd, 1960–2025. From 51.8 million in 1960 to 175.7 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 1,333 per km² (rank 6 of 194)
- Urban population
- 33.2% (2025)
- Under 15
- 27.6% (2025)
- Over 65
- 6.7% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 2.14 (2024)
- Internet users
- 53.4% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $456.3B (rank 37 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 3.8% (2025)
- Inflation
- 8.8% (2025)
- Forests
- 14.4% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 0.7 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Amar Sonar Bangla (আমার সোনার বাংলা)
- Official name
- গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- Bangla
- Calling code
- +880
- Internet domain
- .bd
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Demonym
- Bangladeshi
Geography
- Continent
- Asia
- Neighbouring countries
- India, Myanmar
- Highest point
- Mowdok tiang (1,054 m)
- Largest city
- Dhaka, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Independence from
- Pakistan (1971)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $2,597 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 74.9 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.685 (rank 130 of 193)
Divisions in figures
| Name | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Barisal | 8,325,666 (2011) | 13,225 |
| Chittagong (Chattogram Division) | 29,145,000 (2011) | 33,771 |
| Dhaka | 49,729,000 (2011) | 20,594 |
| Khulna | 15,687,759 (2011) | 22,284 |
| Mymensingh | 11,370,000 (2011) | 10,584 |
| Rajshahi | 18,485,858 (2011) | 18,174 |
| Rangpur | 15,787,758 (2011) | 16,185 |
| Sylhet | 9,807,000 (2011) | 12,298 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Its flags over time
Bangladesh · 1971–1972- Bangladesh · 1972–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: 1971–1972 (CC BY-SA 3.0, Himasaram / Nirvik12 (Valid SVG Version)).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Bangladesh?
Dhaka
How many people live in Bangladesh?
175.7 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Bangladesh?
Bangladeshi Taka
What is the official language of Bangladesh?
Bangla
What is the calling code of Bangladesh?
+880
Which countries border Bangladesh?
India and Myanmar
What is the highest point of Bangladesh?
Mowdok tiang (1,054 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.