Official Name:
The People’s Republic of Bangladesh



Area:
1,44,036 sq. km.
Location:
It lies between 23’34” and 26’36” North Latitude and 88’41” and 92’41”East Longitude.
Boundary:
North & West: India, East: India &. Myanmar, South: Bay of Bengal
Capital:
Dhaka, Area 1,416sq.km., Population 9.9 million in 2001.



Climate:
The climate of Bangladesh is subtropical and tropical. Average winter temp (Max. 29°C Min. 11°C). Average summer temp (Max. 40°C Min. 21°C).
Annual rainfall:
Lowest 340mm. Highest 964mm.
Main Seasons:
Winter season from December to February, Summer from March to May, monsoon season from June to September, Autumn from October to November.



Tourist Season:
October to March, the "Monsoon" season also has its own charms.
Population in 2001: Approximately 129 million
Language:
Bangla, English is spoken and understood.
Religion (Census 1991):
Islam 88.3%, Hinduism 10.5%, Buddhism 0.6%, Christianity 0.3% and others 0.3%



Air ports:
Dhaka, Cittagong, Sylhet, Jessore, Rajshahi, Cox’s Bazar, Syedpur and Barisal.
Sea Ports:
Cittagong and Mogla.
Principal Crops:
Rice, Jute, Sugarcane, Tea, Wheat, Potatoes, Vegetables and Bananas.
Principal Exports:
Readymade garments, Jute products, Tea, Leather, and Frozen food.



Principal Industries:
Readymade garments, Jute products, Tea, Leather, and Frozen food.
Electricity:
220 volts AC
Time Difference:
+6 hours GMT
Currency:
The unit is Taka, made up of 100 Paisa. 1 U.S. $ is equivalent to about Tk.70.00 at present.
Banking Hours:
9:00 am. to 3:00 pm. on Sunday to Wednesday, 9:00 am. to 1:00 pm. on Thursday and closed on Friday & Saturday.
Visa:
Anybody visiting Bangladesh must obtain a visa.