Bangladesh - Wikipedia
WEBIt is the eighth-most populous country in the world and among the most densely populated with a population of 170 million in an area of 148,460 square kilometres (57,320 sq mi). Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the north, …
Bangladesh | History, Capital, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts
WEB4 days ago · Bangladesh, country of South Asia, located in the delta of the Padma (Ganges) and Jamuna (Brahmaputra) rivers in the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, and its people are predominantly Muslim. Its capital is Dhaka.
Bangladesh country profile - BBC News
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Bangladesh is one of the world's most densely-populated countries, with its people living in a delta of rivers that empty into the Bay of Bengal. Poverty is widespread, but...
Bangladesh - The World Factbook
WEBSep 24, 2024 · The huge delta region at the confluence of the Ganges and Brahmaputra River systems -- now referred to as Bangladesh -- was a loosely incorporated outpost of various empires for much of the first millennium A.D. Muslim conversions and settlement in the region began in the 10th century, primarily from Arab and …
History of Bangladesh | Events, People, Dates, & Facts
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Bangladesh, located in the northeastern region of the Indian subcontinent, has been independently ruled since 1971, but the land and peoples of the modern country have centuries-long histories that centre on the thriving delta of the Ganges River.
Bangladesh: Facts, History, and Geography - ThoughtCo
WEBOct 16, 2019 · Bangladesh is home to approximately 159,000,000 people, giving this Iowa-sized nation the eighth highest population in the world. Bangladesh groans under a population density of about 3,300 per square mile.
Bangladesh - A Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WEBBangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world with an estimated 169 million people (in 2024). Spoken language is Bangla (or Bengali by 98%). The majority of its population are Sunni Muslim (90%), Hindu (8%). What is Bangladesh famous for?
Bangladesh | Culture, Facts & Travel | - CountryReports
WEB3 days ago · Bangladesh is located on the northern edge of the Bay of Bengal, is bordered on three sides by India, and shares a small border with Burma. Approximately 150 million people inhabit Bangladesh, which has a land area of 55,598 square miles, slightly smaller than the size of Iowa.
Bangladesh profile - Overview - BBC News
WEBDec 1, 2015 · Bangladesh is one of the world's most densely populated countries, with its people crammed into a delta of rivers that empties into the Bay of Bengal. Poverty is deep and...
Bangladesh summary | Britannica
WEBBangladesh, officially People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Country, south-central Asia. Area: 56,977 sq mi (147,570 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 168,120,000. Capital: Dhaka. The vast majority of the population are Bengali.