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BG Flag  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

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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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