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Bangladesh: flag, capital, currency and history

Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in Southern Asia, Asia. Its capital is Dhaka. The currency is the Bangladeshi taka. Languages spoken include Bengali.

Quick facts about Bangladesh

Official name
People's Republic of Bangladesh
Capital
Dhaka
Region
Asia, Southern Asia
Currency
Bangladeshi taka (BDT, ৳)
Languages
Bengali
Calling code
+880
Internet domain
.bd
Area
147,570 km² (56,977 sq mi)
Land borders
Myanmar, India
Demonym
Bangladeshi
National day
Independence Day, March 26

Flag of Bangladesh

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History of Bangladesh

The Bengal region has a long history of kingdoms, including the Pala Empire and the Bengal Sultanate, before coming under Mughal rule. British East India Company dominance began after the Battle of Plassey in 1757. When British India was partitioned in 1947, the eastern part of Bengal became East Pakistan, part of Pakistan. Disputes over language and political representation led to the Language Movement of 1952 and later to a war in 1971, after which Bangladesh emerged as an independent state. It is a parliamentary republic with Dhaka as its capital.

Key dates

  1. 8th centuryThe Pala Empire begins its rule over much of Bengal.
  2. 1757The British East India Company defeats the Nawab of Bengal at Plassey.
  3. 1947Partition of British India creates East Pakistan from eastern Bengal.
  4. 1952Protests for recognition of Bengali as a state language take place in Dhaka.
  5. 1971Independence is declared in March and a war ends with surrender on 16 December.
  6. 1972Bangladesh adopts its constitution, which takes effect in December.

A short overview, not a full history. Dates are given for well-documented events only.

Currency of Bangladesh

Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka (BDT, ৳). Use our free currency converter to check exchange rates.

BDT: Bangladeshi taka

Festivals and greetings in Bangladesh

Celebrations observed in Bangladesh, with free greeting images and wishes you can personalise.

Happy Holi greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Wishing you a colourful Holi” and the greeting in HindiHoliEid Mubarak greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Eid Mubarak to you and family” and the greeting in ArabicEid al-FitrRamadan Mubarak greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Ramadan Mubarak to you and family” and the greeting in ArabicRamadanEid al-Adha Mubarak greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Eid Mubarak to you and family” and the greeting in ArabicEid al-AdhaHappy Navratri greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Shubh Navratri to you and family” and the greeting in HindiNavratriHappy Dussehra greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Happy Dussehra to you and family” and the greeting in HindiDussehraHappy Janmashtami greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Happy Janmashtami to you” and the greeting in HindiJanmashtamiHappy Maha Shivaratri greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Om Namah Shivaya” and the greeting in HindiMaha ShivaratriHappy Makar Sankranti greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Happy Makar Sankranti to you” and the greeting in HindiMakar SankrantiHappy Friendship Day greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Happy Friendship Day, friend” and the greeting in HindiFriendship DayHappy Children’s Day greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Happy Children’s Day to you” and the greeting in HindiChildren’s DayHappy Netaji Jayanti greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Happy Netaji Jayanti to you” and the greeting in HindiNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

All greeting images for Bangladesh · Festival calendar

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Bangladesh?

The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.

What currency does Bangladesh use?

Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka (BDT, symbol ৳).

What languages are spoken in Bangladesh?

Languages used in Bangladesh include Bengali.

What is the calling code of Bangladesh?

The international calling code of Bangladesh is +880. Its internet domain is .bd.

Which countries border Bangladesh?

Bangladesh shares land borders with Myanmar and India.

On which continent is Bangladesh?

Bangladesh is in Asia, in the region of Southern Asia.

What is the national day of Bangladesh?

Bangladesh marks Independence Day on March 26.

Neighbours of Bangladesh

Flag of MyanmarMyanmarNaypyidawFlag of IndiaIndiaNew Delhi

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Country data from the open mledoze/countries dataset (ODbL), with corrections. Flags from flag-icons (MIT).