Here we are with another blog on the series “KNOW OUR WORLD”. In this blog, we will talk about a country, globally famous for its home to the world’s largest river delta, which is formed by the Brahmaputra and the Ganges River. Roaming Bengal tigers in the Sundarbans, a mangrove and swampland in the delta. For the longest natural uninterrupted sea beach in Asia (Cox’s Bazar beach), which is 150 km long. The Malnicherra Tea Estate, the oldest tea garden in the subcontinent, Ancient historical Panam City, Ilish fish and Muslin gauze like Jamdani, i.e., Bangladesh.
It is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 163 million people, in an area of 147,570 square kilometers (56,980 sq mi), making it one of the most densely populated countries in the world.
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Let’s discuss some important aspects of this country first.
- Official Name: People’s Republic of Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- State Religion: Islam
- National Anthem: Amar Sonar Bangla (My Golden Bengal)
- National March: Notuner Gaan (Song of youth)
- Official Language: Bengali
- Currency: Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
- National Flower: Water lily
- National Tree: Mango Tree
- National Fruits: Jackfruit
- National Animal: Royal Bengal Tiger
- National Bird: Doel
- National Fish: Ilish
- National Sport: Kabaddi
- Father of the Nation: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
- National Poet: Kazi Nazrul Islam
- National Hero: M.A.G. Osmani
- National Flag:
The Bangladeshi flag is called Lal Shobuj in Bengali. The green backdrop represents the lushness of the land of Bangladesh and the eternal youth of its people. The red dot slightly towards the left, represents the sun rising over Bengal and the blood of those who died while fighting for the independence of Bangladesh.
- National Day: 26 March (Independence Day of Bangladesh).
Geography:
Bangladesh is a South Asian country. It is the eighth-most populated country in the world and one of the most densely populated countries. It has India to its West, North, and East, Myanmar to the Southwest and Bay of Bengal to the South.
- Largest City: Dhaka
- Largest Seaport: Chittagong
- Largest State (by area): Chittagong Division
- Smallest State (by area): Mymensingh Division
- Ethnic groups: Bengali (98%)
- Major mountain peaks: Highest point of Bangladesh is Saka Haphong.
- Rivers: Bangladesh is a riverine country with over 230 rivers flowing in the country. The major area is dominated by the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta that has rivers like Teesta River, Padma River, and Jamuna River.
Polity:
Bangladesh is a legally recognized representative democracy. It has a Westminster-style unitary parliamentary republic.
- Current President: Abdul Hamid
- First President: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
- Current Prime Minister: Sheikh Hasina
- First Prime Minister: Tajuddin Ahmad
- Political Parties: Bangladesh Awami League (currently ruling), Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and Jatiya Party.
Some Interesting Facts:
- Bangladesh as a country did not exist before 1971. Over the centuries, the region of Bengal was ruled by a list of Indian, Turkic, and Mughal dynasties as well as the British.
- The name “Bangladesh” is made up of two words; “Bangla” the native name of the Bengali language, and “Desh” meaning country.
- Muslin is a renowned lightweight cotton fabric that was first handwoven in the Bengal region around current day Dhaka. The name “Muslin”, is thought have come from the city of Mosul in current day Iraq from where western traders procured the material.
- Many big named clothing brands from around the world now source their products from Bangladesh with an estimated 4,000 garment factories currently in operation.
- Bangladesh routinely falls amongst the most corrupt countries in the world, the latest data placing it 145th out of 176 in a ranking of the least corrupt nations. Denmark and New Zealand holding 1st place.
- Bangladesh is still considered one of the poorest countries in the world with 31.5% of a population of 161 million people, still living under the poverty line. That’s approximately 50.7 million people, a number that is more than double the entire population of Australia.
- Bangladesh is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger.
- Bangladesh is home to the world’s largest Mangrove Forest. The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world, and it’s protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers an area of 139,500 hectares and is home to a vast number of different species.
So, this is all for this blog. We’ll keep updating you with such interesting blogs in future as well so that you don’t face any difficulty while appearing for competitive exams such as SSC CHSL, NET JRF, etc.
In the next blog, we would be discussing some interesting facts and trivia about the country Iran. Click here to Know Country – ‘Iran’.
