Official name : Bangladesh

Capital : Dhaka

President : Jillur Rahman

Prime minister : Shekh Hasina

Geographical location : Between 20°34' and 26°38' north latitude and between 88°01' and 92°41' east longitude. 1,47,570 sq.km. or 57,295 sq.miles.

Boundary : North

West : India

East : India

South : India & Myanmar Bay of Bengal

Unit of currenccy : Taka

Time : GMT+6.00 hours

Major divisions : Dhaka , Chittagong , Khulna , Rajshahi,  Barisal , Sylhet.

Major cities : Dhaka , Chittagong , Khulna , Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Comilla, Barisal , Sylhet.

Climate : Winter temp(max 29°C Min 11°C)

Population : 129.2 Million (2001), Growth rate 1.48% (2001)

Language : Bengali but English is widely used.

Principal Industries : Garments, Jute, Cotton, Textile, Tea, Paper, Newsprint, Cement, Fertilizer, Sugar, Fish, Engineering, Electric Cables, Leather. Principal Exports : Readymade garments, Jute and jute products, Tea, Leather, Chemical Fertilizer and Frozen food etc.

Sea Ports : Chittagong and Mongla.

Airports : Dhaka , Chittagong (International).
Jessore, Rajshahi, Ishwardi, Sylhet, Cox's Bazar, Syedpur, Barisal (Local).