 Bangladesh — (bäng´glə desh) |
About The People
Did You Know... Bangladesh has archeological sites of cultures dating back more than 2000 y »» More
Eating & Recipes... Bangladeshis generally do not use knives and forks at home, but spoons are »» More
In Their Language... One does not shake hands, kiss, or embrace a member of the opposite se »» More
Fashion... Although many men wear Western clothing, especially in urban areas, women g »» More
Socializing... A calm and serious face is considered a sign of maturity. Therefore, while »» More
Family... Due to economic necessity, extended families often share the same dwelling, »» More
Sports & Recreation... Kabaddi is the national sport of Bangladesh. In Kabaddi, two teams com »» More
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Bangladesh History
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Detail of the Seven Dome Mosque in Dhaka,
Mughal period, 1526-1858
BANGLADESH, FORMERLY THE East Wing of Pakistan, emerged as an
independent nation in December 1971. The exclamation on the
occasion--"Joi »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Dhaka »» History of Dhaka
Population: 156,050,883
GDP: $224,000,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 144,000 (sq km) 55,598 (sq mi)
Currency: taka
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