| Bangladesh | |
 | |
Location  | |
Coat of arms and flag   | |
| Capital | Dhaka |
|---|---|
| Government | parliamentary republic |
| Currency | Bengali Taka (BDT) |
| Surface | 147,570 km² |
| Inhabitants | 161.376.708 (2018 estimate), 149.772.364 (2011 census) |
| Tongue | Bengali |
| Religion | Islam (89.7%), Hinduism (9.2%), Buddhism (0.7%), Christianity (0.3%) and Animism (0.1%) |
| Electricity | 220V / 50Hz |
| Prefix | 880 |
| TLD | .bd |
| Time zone | UTC 6 |
Bangladesh is a continent nation Asian, bordering mainly on theIndia and except for a small section to the south-east with the Burma. To the south it is wet from the Bay of Bengal.
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
Bangladesh is a small, densely populated state divided into seven divisions, in turn formed by districts (zila) further divided into sub-districts (upazila).
Urban centers
- Dhaka - Busy capital, an intense and thriving metropolis of around 12 million people that is growing day by day.
- Barisal - Southern city famous for its rice fields and many rivers, easily accessible by a slow and relaxing steamship.
- Chittagong - Lively commercial center and largest international seaport within the country.
- Jessore - Small anonymous town and probable transit point to or from Calcutta, famous for the Gur, a kind of molasses cake made from a date palm extract.
- Khulna - Located on the Rupsha River, famous for shrimp and starting point for trips to the Sundarbans.
- Mymensingh - Historic city located alongside the Brahmaputa River, with a rich cultural heritage and political history dating back more than 200 years.
- Rajshahi - The city of silk.
- Rangpur - Important agricultural and commercial city in the northwest.
- Sylhet - The largest city in the northeast, known for the shrine of the Sufi saint Hazrat Shahjalal, one of the holiest places in the country.
Other destinations
- Bagerhat - Important old town with numerous mosques, including the famous Shait Gumbad Masjid.
- Char Atra - A low island lying in the Ganges.
- Cox's Bazar - The country's main seaside resort, filled to the brim with rowdy Bangladeshi tourists. It is the longest marine beach in the world with 112 km of sandy coastline.
- Paharpur - Ruins of an ancient Buddhist temple.
- Saint Martins Island - The only coral island in the country with friendly people, a relaxed atmosphere and coconuts for sale.
- Sundarbans - The largest mangrove in the world, with lots of birds and some elusive Bengal tigers.
How to get
Entry requirements
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How to get around
What see
What to do
Currency and purchases
The national currency is the Bengali Taka (BDT / Tk).
Below are the links to know the current exchange rate with the main world currencies:
| (EN) With Google Finance: | AUDCADCHFEURGBPHKDJPYUSD |
| With Yahoo! Finance: | AUDCADCHFEURGBPHKDJPYUSD |
| (EN) With XE.com: | AUDCADCHFEURGBPHKDJPYUSD |
| (EN) With OANDA.com: | AUDCADCHFEURGBPHKDJPYUSD |
At the table
Tourist infrastructure
Events and parties
Ramadan is the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic calendar and lasts 29-30 days. Muslims fast every day for its entire duration and most restaurants will be closed until dusk. Nothing (including water and cigarettes) should pass through the lips from sunrise to sunset. Foreigners and travelers are exempt, but should still refrain from eating or drinking in public as it is considered rude. Working hours are also decreasing in the corporate world. The exact dates of Ramadan depend on local astronomical observations and may vary from country to country. Ramadan ends with the feast of Eid al-Fitr, which can take several days, usually three in most countries.
- 13 April - 12 May 2021 (1442 AH)
- 2 April - 1 May 2022 (1443 AH)
- 23 March - 20 April 2023 (1444 AH)
- 11 March - 9 April 2024 (1445 AH)
- 1 March - 29 March 2025 (1446 AH)
If you are planning to travel to Bangladesh during Ramadan, consider reading the article Traveling During Ramadan.
Safety
Before embarking on the journey consult:
- Safe travel - Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Farnesina) (Country safety information).
Health situation
Respect the customs
How to keep in touch
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Bangladesh
Commons contains images or other files on Bangladesh
Wikiquote contains quotes from or on Bangladesh
Wikinews contains current news on Bangladesh
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