Quick Facts
- Full Country Name: People's Republic of Bangladesh
- Local Name: Gana Prajatantri Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- Language: Bangla (officially known as Bengali), English
- Currency: Bangladeshi taka Tk (BDT) = 100 poisha.
- People: Bengali (98%).
- Life Expectancy: Male: 62.13, Female: 62.02.
- Religion: Muslim (83%), Hindu (16%), other (1%).
- Size (sq km): 144,000 (94th)
- Population: 147.4 million (7th)
- Population Density per sq km: 998 (7th)
- Country Dialling Code: 880
- Internet Country Code: .bd
- Time Zone: GMT +6
- Voltage Guide: 220/240AC, 50Hz.
- Finance: Limited acceptance of major credit cards. Hotel bills must be paid in a major convertible currency or with traveller's cheques.
- Business Hours: 0900-1700.
- GDP (PPP): $305.9 billion
- GDP (PPP) per Capita: $2,100
- Personal Safety: Safe if you're sensible. Observe Islamic customs carefully.
