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Bangladesh

Imagine a land of rivers and amazing people, where millions of stories unfold every day!

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh

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Flag Of Bangladesh
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon meets with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
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Women's Waiting Area - Mosque - Bagerhat, Bangladesh
banglalink desh cell phone excitement in an advertisement, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Peacekeeper Shamsur of Dhaka, Bangladesh, award winning Peace Officer, currently with Immigration
A community health worker conducting a survey in the Korail slum, Bangladesh
Shiva Temple, Puthia, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Sawmill lunch break, Bangladesh
Dhaka balcony (Bangladesh)
bangladesh flag and pine tree

Key Facts

Location
South Asia.
Population
Over 171 million people.
Area
About 148,460 square kilometers.
Capital
Dhaka.
Languages
Bengali.
Fun Fact
Bangladesh is home to the world's largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans!
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Where is Bangladesh?

Bangladesh is a country in South Asia, like a big puzzle piece next to India. It has a long coastline along the Bay of Bengal, which is like a giant bathtub of water! It's a very busy place with lots and lots of people living close together.

The capital city is called Dhaka, and it's super lively and full of energy. Bangladesh is also home to the world's biggest mangrove forest, where trees grow in salty water and animals like tigers live!

A Land of Many Stories

Bangladesh has a long and exciting history. Long ago, kings and queens ruled here, and people traded special cloths. Then, for a long time, it was part of a bigger country. But in 1971, the people of Bangladesh bravely fought for their own country and won! It's a place where people have always worked hard and loved their land. They have faced challenges but always found a way to keep going.

People Who Love to Share

Bangladesh is home to over 171 million people! That's more people than you can count on all your fingers and toes, and then some! They speak Bengali, a beautiful language. People in Bangladesh love to celebrate, share delicious food like rice and fish, and enjoy colorful festivals. They are known for being very welcoming and friendly to visitors. It's a place where families are very important.

Working and Growing

Many people in Bangladesh work hard to make things. They grow lots of rice, which is a very important food. They also make beautiful clothes and textiles that are sent to other countries.

Bangladesh is also becoming a very busy place for businesses. Even though it's a smaller country, it has a growing economy, meaning it's becoming wealthier and stronger. They are always looking for new ways to grow and improve.

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