Bangladesh

Error: please specify at least 1 portal The People's Republic of Bangladesh ( Bangla : গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ) is a country in South Asia that forms the eastern part of the ancient region of Bengal . Bangladesh (বাংলাদেশ) literally means "The Country of Bengal ". Lying north of the Bay of Bengal , on land it borders India and Myanmar , and it is a close neighbor to China , Thailand , Nepal and Bhutan .

23°N 90°E  /  23°N 90°E  / 23; 90 This article is about the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Bangladesh ( Bangla : বাংলাদেশ, ; Bangladesh ), officially the The People's Republic of Bangladesh ( Bangla : গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ Gônoprojatontri Banglādeśh ) is a country in South Asia . It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma (Myanmar) to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south. Together with the Indian state of West Bengal , it makes up the ethno-linguistic region of Bengal . The name Bangladesh means "Country of Bangla" in the official Bangla language . The borders of present-day Bangladesh were established with the partition of Bengal and India in 1947, when the region became the eastern wing of the newly formed Pakistan . However, it was separated from the western wing by 1,600 km (994 mi) of Indian territory. Political and linguistic discrimination as well as economic neglect led to popular agitations against West Pakistan , which led to the war for independence in 1971 and the establishment of Bangladesh. After independence, the new state endured famines, natural disasters and widespread poverty, as well as political turmoil and military coups . The restoration of democracy in 1991 has been followed by relative calm and economic progress. Bangladesh is the seventh most populous country and is among the most densely populated countries in the world with a high poverty rate. However, per-capita (inflation-adjusted) GDP has more than doubled since 1975, and the poverty rate has fallen by 20% since the early 1990s. The country is listed among the " Next Eleven " economies. Dhaka , the capital, and other urban centers have been the driving force behind this growth. Geographically, the country straddles the fertile Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta and is subject to annual monsoon floods and cyclones . It has the longest unbroken sea beach in the world in the Cox's Bazaar . Bangladesh has maintained a parliamentary democracy and an elected parliament called the Jatiyo Sangshad . Bangladesh is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations , the OIC , SAARC , BIMSTEC , and the D-8 . As the World Bank notes in its July 2005 Country Brief, the country has made significant progress in human development in the areas of literacy , gender parity in schooling and reduction of population growth. However, Bangladesh continues to face a number of major challenges, including widespread political and bureaucratic corruption, economic competition relative to the world, serious overpopulation , widespread poverty, and an increasing danger of hydrologic shocks brought on by ecological vulnerability to climate change . "World Population Prospects, Table A.1" (.PDF) . 2008 revision.

Bangla text Bangladesh ( / b ɑː ŋ l ɑː d ɛ ʃ / ; / ˌ b æ ŋ ɡ l ə ˈ d æ ʃ / ; বাংলাদেশ , , lit. "The land of Bengal "), officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh ( গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ Gônôprôjatôntri Bangladesh ), is a country in South Asia ; and is bordered by India to its west, north and east; Burma to its southeast and separated from Nepal and Bhutan by the Chicken’s Neck corridor. To its south, it faces the Bay of Bengal . Bangladesh is the world's eighth-most populous country , with over 160 million people , and among the most densely populated countries . It forms part of the ethno-linguistic region of Bengal , along with the neighbouring Indian states of West Bengal and Tripura . The present-day borders of Bangladesh took shape during the Partition of Bengal and British India in 1947, when the region came to be known as East Pakistan , as a part of the newly formed state of Pakistan . It was separated from West Pakistan by 1,400 km of Indian territory. Due to political exclusion, ethnic and linguistic discrimination and economic neglect by the politically dominant western wing, nationalism , popular agitation and civil disobedience led to the Bangladesh Liberation War and independence in 1971. After independence, the new state endured poverty, famine, political turmoil and military coups . The restoration of democracy in 1991 has been followed by relative calm and economic progress. In 2014, the Bangladeshi general election was boycotted by major opposition parties, resulting in a parliament and government dominated by the Awami League and its smaller coalition partners. Bangladesh is a unitary parliamentary republic with an elected parliament called the Jatiyo Sangshad . The native Bengalis form the country's largest ethnic group, along with indigenous peoples in northern and southeastern districts. Geographically, the country is dominated by the fertile Bengal delta , the world's largest delta. This also gives Bangladesh a unique name tag "The land of rivers". Bangladesh is a Next Eleven emerging economy . It has achieved significant strides in human and social development since independence, including in progress in gender equity, universal primary education, food production, health and population control. However, Bangladesh continues to face numerous political, economic, social and environmental challenges, including political instability , corruption , poverty , overpopulation and global warming . The country is a founding member of SAARC , the Developing 8 Countries and BIMSTEC . It contributes one of the largest peacekeeping forces to the United Nations . It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations , the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement . Bangladesh: Ministry of Civil Aviation & Tourism. In 13 January 1972, the ministry of Bangladesh has adopted this song as a national marching song on its first meeting after the country's independence. : Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= ( help ) "3.

Country in South Asia 24°N 90°E  /  24°N 90°E  / 24; 90 This article contains Bengali text . Without proper rendering support , you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols . Bangladesh ( / ˌ b æ ŋ l ə ˈ d ɛ ʃ / , , ), officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh , is a country in South Asia . It is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 162 million people. In terms of land mass, Bangladesh ranks 92nd , spanning 147,570 square kilometres (56,980 sq mi), making it one of the most densely-populated countries in the world. Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the west, north, and east, Myanmar to the southeast, and the Bay of Bengal to the south. It is narrowly separated from Nepal and Bhutan by the Siliguri Corridor , and from China by Sikkim , in the north, respectively. Dhaka , the capital and largest city, is the nation's economic, political and cultural hub. Chittagong , the largest sea port , is the second-largest city. Bangladesh forms the larger and eastern part of the Bengal region. According to the ancient sacred Indian texts, Ramayana and Mahabharata , the Vanga Kingdom , one of the namesakes of the Bengal region, was a strong naval ally of the legendary Ayodhya . In the ancient and classical period of the Indian subcontinent , the territory was home to many principalities, including the Pundra , Gangaridai , Gauda , Samatata and Harikela . It was also a Mauryan province under the reign of Ashoka . The principalities were notable for their overseas trade, contacts with the Roman world, export of fine muslin and silk to the Middle East, and spreading of philosophy and art to Southeast Asia . The Pala Empire , the Chandra dynasty , and the Sena dynasty were the last pre-Islamic Bengali middle kingdoms . Islam was introduced during the Pala Empire , through trade with the Abbasid Caliphate , but following the early conquest of Bakhtiyar Khalji and the subsequent establishment of the Delhi Sultanate and preaching of Shah Jalal in East Bengal, the faith fully spread across the region. In 1576, the wealthy Bengal Sultanate was absorbed into the Mughal Empire , but its rule was briefly interrupted by the Suri Empire . Following the death of Emperor Aurangzeb in the early 1700s, the proto-industrialised Mughal Bengal became a semi-independent state under the Nawabs of Bengal . The region was later conquered by the British East India Company at the Battle of Plassey in 1757. The borders of modern Bangladesh were established with the separation of Bengal and India in August 1947, when the region became East Pakistan as a part of the newly formed Dominion of Pakistan , demarcated by the Boundary of the Partition of India . Later the rise of a pro-democracy movement thrived on Bengali nationalism and self-determination, leading to the Liberation War and eventually resulted in the emergence of Bangladesh as a sovereign and independent nation in 1971. Bangladesh is the only country in the world that was created on the basis of language and ethnicity. The Bengalis make up 98% of the total population of Bangladesh, making it one of the most ethnically homogeneous states in the world. The large Muslim population of Bangladesh makes it the third-largest Muslim-majority country . The constitution declares Bangladesh a secular state , while establishing Islam as a state religion . As a middle power in world politics , Bangladesh is a unitary parliamentary democracy and constitutional republic following the Westminster system of governance. The country is divided into eight administrative divisions and sixty-four districts . Although the country continues to face the challenges of the Rohingya refugee crisis , corruption , and the adverse effects of climate change . Bangladesh is one of the emerging and growth-leading economies of the world, and is also one of the Next Eleven countries, with one of the fastest real GDP growth rates . The Bangladeshi economy is the 39th-largest in the world by nominal GDP , and the 29th-largest by PPP . Bangladesh: Ministry of Civil Aviation & Tourism. In 13 January 1972, the ministry of Bangladesh has adopted this song as a national marching song on its first meeting after the country's independence. The Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh . Ministry of Law, The People's Republic of Bangladesh . US Department of State . The Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh . Ministry of Law, The People's Republic of Bangladesh . "World Population Prospects 2022: Demographic indicators by region, subregion and country, annually for 1950–2100" (XSLX) ("Total Population, as of 1 July (thousands)"). Census – Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. United Nations Development Programme . 10 December 2019 . Essays on Ancient India . The Islamic World: Past and Present . The New York Times . Bengali language movement to Bangladesh . "Mapping the Global Muslim Population: A Report on the Size and Distribution of the World's Muslim Population" .

Country in South Asia For other uses, see Bangladesh (disambiguation) . Without proper rendering support , you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols . Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh , is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world and among the most densely populated with a population of over 171 million within an area of 148,460 square kilometres (57,320 sq mi). Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the north, west, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. It has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal to its south and is separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor , and from China by the Indian state of Sikkim to its north. Dhaka , the capital and largest city , is the nation's political, financial, and cultural centre. Chittagong is the second-largest city and the busiest port of the country. The territory of modern Bangladesh was a stronghold of many Buddhist and Hindu dynasties in ancient history. Following the Muslim conquest in 1204, the region saw Sultanate and Mughal rule. During the Mughal period, particularly under the Bengal Subah , the region emerged as one of the most prosperous and commercially active parts of the empire, known for its thriving textile industry and agricultural productivity. The Battle of Plassey in 1757 marked the beginning of British colonial rule for the following two centuries. In the aftermath of the Partition of British India in 1947, East Bengal became the eastern and most populous wing of the newly formed Dominion of Pakistan and was later renamed to East Pakistan . Following over two decades of political repression and systematic racism from the West Pakistan -based government, East Pakistan experienced a civil war in 1971; ultimately leading to a war for independence . The Mukti Bahini , with assistance from Indian forces , waged a successful armed revolution ; and at the expense of a genocide , Bangladesh became a sovereign nation on 16 December 1971. Post-Independence, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman led the country until his assassination in 1975 . Presidency was later transferred to Ziaur Rahman , who himself was assassinated in 1981. The 1980s was dominated by the dictatorship of Hussain Muhammad Ershad , who was overthrown in a mass uprising in 1990. Following the democratisation in 1991, the "Battle of the Begums " between Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina defined the country's politics for the next three decades. Hasina was overthrown in a student–led mass uprising in August 2024, and an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was formed. Bangladesh is a unitary parliamentary republic based on the Westminster system . It is a middle power with the second-largest economy in South Asia. Bangladesh is home to the third-largest Muslim population in the world and the fifth-most spoken native language . It maintains the third-largest military in South Asia and is the largest contributor to the peacekeeping operations of the United Nations. It consists of eight divisions , 64 districts , and 495 sub-districts , and is home to the largest mangrove forest in the world. However, Bangladesh has one of the largest refugee populations in the world and continues to face challenges such as endemic corruption , lack of human rights , political instability , overpopulation , and adverse effects of climate change . It has twice chaired the Climate Vulnerable Forum and is a member of BIMSTEC , SAARC , OIC and the Commonwealth of Nations . Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs . Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs . The World Factbook (2021 ed.). There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).