Updated: 2019-05-12.
People’s Republic of Bangladesh | Gaṇaprajātantrī Bāṃlādēśa
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ
Bangladesh is a country in southern Asia which borders India to its west and north, as well as Myanmar to its east. Its southern border is the Bay of Bengal.
Though small in size, its teeming population of over 160 million inhabitants makes it the 8th most populous country in the world.
Bangladesh Travel Information & Key Points
General points to know about the country of Bangladesh – demographics, important ages, phone numbers, key statistics, and more, whether you’re traveling there or not.
Capital: Dhaka (& largest city)
Population: 165 million (2018 estimate)
Language(s): Bengali
President: Abdul Hamid
Prime Minister: Sheikh Hasina
Currency: Taka (৳) (BDT)
Area: 147,610 km2 (56,990 mi2)
Dialing Code: +880
Time Zone: Bangladesh Standard Time “BST” (UTC+6)
ISO Country Code: BD
Demonym: Bangladeshi (what is a demonym?)
Endonym: Bāṃlādēśa (their name for their country)
Emergency Number: 999 for police, 199 for fire & ambulance
Drinking Age: Illegal for Muslims; ambitious visitors can find some alcohol
Smoking Age: 16
Age of Consent: 14
Drives on the: Right
Electricity & Adapter: 220 V, 50 Hz, Plug Types C / D / G / K (define)
