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Official Name |
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Bangladesh |
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Capital |
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Dhaka |
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President |
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Professor Dr. Iaajuddin Ahmed |
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Geographical Location |
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Between 20°34' and 26°38' north
latitude and between 88°01' and 92°41'
east longitude.1,47,570 sq.km. or
57,295 sq.miles. |
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Boundary |
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North
West
East
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India
India
India and Mayanmar
Bay of Bengal |
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Unit of Currenccy |
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Taka |
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Time |
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GMT+6.00 hours. |
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Major Divisions |
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Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi,
Barisal, Sylhet. |
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Major Cities |
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Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi,
Mymensingh, Comilla, Barisal, Sylhet. |
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Climate |
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Winter temp(max 29°C Min 11°C) |
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Population |
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129.2 Million (2001), Growth rate
1.48% (2001) |
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Language |
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Bengali but English is widely used. |
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Principal Industries |
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Garments, Jute, Cotton, Textile, Tea,
Paper, Newsprint, Cement, Fertilizer,
Sugar, Fish, Engineering, Electric
Cables, Leather. |
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Principal Exports |
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Readymade garments, Jute and jute
products, Tea, Leather, Chemical
Fertilizer and Frozen food etc. |
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Sea Ports |
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Chittagong and Mongla. |
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Airports |
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Dhaka, Chittagong (International).
Jessore, Rajshahi, Ishwardi, Sylhet,
Cox's Bazar, Syedpur, Barisal (Local). |
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