Capital: Dhaka
Population
Total Population:
173,562,364
Natural Increase:
1.2%
Density:
1,301 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
41.2%
Population of main cities:
Dhaka (6,970,100); Chittagong (2,582,400); Gazipur (1,592,100); Narayanganj (709,400); Khulna (663,400); Sylhet (479,900); Rajshahi (449,800); Bogra (401,000); Barisal (328,300); Comilla (326,400)
Ethnic Origins:
There is no official data on ethnic groups in Bangladesh. However, the Bangladeshi population is very homogeneous with an overwhelming majority of Bangladeshis. Minorities include tribal groups and Bangladeshi Muslim groups (such as Sadri, Santali, Mogh, Myanmar).
Official Language:
Bengali
Other Languages Spoken:
Eastern Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi, Oriya, Sadri, Sauria Paharia, Urdu
Business Language(s):
English
Religion:
Muslim 91%, Hindu 8%, other 1%
Literacy Rate:
47.5%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Dhaka
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Bangladesh Taka (BDT)
Country Overview
Area:
147,570 km²
Type of State:
Bangladesh is a parliamentary republic.
Type of Economy:
High-income, advanced economy, focused on services, industry, and international trade..
Bangladesh's economy is slowing down with dwindling foreign exchange reserves, forcing the government to tighten imports, but garment exports remain a key source of income.
HDI*:
0.685/1
HDI (World Rank):
131/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Bangladesh, dial 00
To call Bangladesh, dial +880
Internet Suffix:
.bd
Households with a computer:
8.9 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
0.6 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
44.5 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
99.5% of the Population
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Latest Update: November 2025
Bangladesh: Statistical Overview
