About Bangladesh
Information about Bangladesh
Bangladesh; officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is bordered by India to its west, north and east; Burma to its southeast and separated from Nepal and Bhutan by the Chicken Neck corridor.Capital: Dhaka
Currency: Bangladeshi taka
Population: 154.7 million (2012) World Bank
Prime minister: Sheikh Hasina
Official language: Bengali Language
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. Located on the Buriganga River in the heart of the Bengal delta, Dhaka has an estimated population of more than 15 million people, making it the largest city in Bangladesh and one of the largest cities in the world. Dhaka is one of the major cities of South Asia. It is known as the City of Mosques, and with 400,000 cycle-rickshaws running on its streets every day, the city is described as the Rickshaw Capital of the World. Dhaka is also one of the world's most densely populated cities.
Chittogong
Chittagong is the second-largest city and busiest seaport of Bangladesh. It is located on the banks of the Karnaphuli River in the south-eastern region of the country. It is the capital of Chittagong District and Chittagong Division.Chittagong is an ancient and historic gateway of Bengal. It is the premier port and industrial centre of Bangladesh; hosting its most diversified industries; the Port of Chittagong; the headquarters of many of the oldest and largest Bangladeshi companies; the Chittagong Stock Exchange; and the Chittagong Tea Auction. It is also one of the fastest-growing cities in the world.
