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Bangladesh Profile:
Official Name : The People’s Republic
of Bangladesh
Type of Government : Parliamentary form;
president is the ceremonial head of the state and Prime Minister is
the head of the government.
Geographical Location : Located in the
north-eastern part of South Asia, Bangladesh lies between 20º34' and
26º36' north latitude and 88º01' and 92 º 41’ east longitudes. The
majestic Himalayas stand some distance to the north, while in the
south lies the Bay of Bengal. The Gangetic Plains of west Bengal
border the country on the west and in the east lie the hilly and
forested regions of Tripura, Mizoram (India) and Myanmar.
Population : 155 million (July
2011 est.)
Language :
Bangla is the official language; English is widely spoken
and understood.
Religion : Islam but other
religions are also practiced in peace and harmony.
Time Zone : GMT +6 hours.
Weather : Tropical/ mild
winter in October-March (the best tourist season)
Temperature : In Dhaka the average
lowest temperature is about 10º C and the average highest
temperature is about 29º C.
Comfort Clothing : Lightweight cottons and
linens are best for Bangladesh throughout the year. Warmer clothing
is only required during winter evenings
International Airports : Shahjalal International
Airport, Dhaka, Shah Amanat International Airport Chittagong and
Osmany International Airport, Sylhet.
Sea Ports : 2(Chittagong and
Mongla)
Tourist Attractions
In Dhaka : National Museum,
Lalbagh Fort, Jatiyo Smriti Soudho, Sonargaon Heritage site, Star
Mosque, Bara Katra and many more historic site.Outside
Dhaka : Scenic beauty and colorful tribal
life of Rangamati Hill Tracts, the Sundarbans – world’s largests
mangrove forest and home of Royal Bengal Tiger, Cox’s Bazar and
Kuakata- the largest and superb natural sea beach for viewing sunset
& sunrise, St. Martin’s Island, Teknaf, Madhabkundu Waterfalls,
Sylhet – beautiful tea gardens, and the dazzling country side all
over Bangladesh.
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