Bangladesh

Country in South Asia

Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world and among the most densely populated with a population of over 174 million within an area of 148,460 square kilometres (57,320 sq mi). Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the north, west, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. It has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal to its south and is separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor, and from China by the Indian state of Sikkim to its north. Dhaka, the capital and largest city, is the nation's political, financial, and cultural centre, with its most affluent neighborhood Gulshan being among the most posh neighborhoods in South Asia. Chittagong is the second-largest city and the busiest port of the country.

Also known as...People's Republic of Bangladesh, bd, Bangla Desh, Land of Bengal, and Country of Bengal
World Asia
Rohingya refugees risk death at sea

Rohingya refugees risk death at sea Rohingya refugees are increasingly risking fatal sea voyages to escape hunger and despair in Bangladesh.