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    Bangladesh

    Who became Prime Minister of Bangladesh in 2000?Bangladesh (susanhaque)

      Begum Zia. She represents the BNP (Bangladesh National Party) Interestingly, both the Government and opposition parties are led by women.

    Which two countries have ruled Bangladesh within the last 60 years?Bangladesh (susanhaque)

      Britain and Pakistan. Bangladesh is now an independent republic with an elected government. Its full name is the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

    What year did Bangladesh finally become independent and gain the name it has today?Bangladesh (susanhaque)

      1971. After the nine month long liberation war there were widespread atrocities against the Bengalis in East Pakistan. The number of people that died in the liberation war is not exactly known. Pakistan claims it is 26,000 while India and Bangladesh say it is 3 million.

    What is the national language of Bangladesh?Bangladesh 2 (susanhaque)

      Bangla. After the formation of Pakistan in 1947, the West Pakistania made Urdu the whole country's national language. The Bengali population were not happy about this and wanted equal status for their own language. After an uprising by the language movement, Bangla became the national language in 1952.

    What is the national flower of Bangladesh?Bangladesh (susanhaque)

      Lily. Giant lilies are commonly found in Bangldeshi parks and botanical gardens, of which Dhaka has two.

    What is the main religion practiced in Bangladesh?Bangladesh (susanhaque)

      Islam. In 1998, 83% of Bangladeshis were Muslim, 16% Hindu, and 1% from other religions.

    What is the currency of Bangladesh?Bangladesh 2 (susanhaque)

      Taka. Banknotes are issued for 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 500 Taka. Smaller coins called Paisa are available but are worth less than a penny. 1 taka is roughly equal to 1p.

    What is the capital city of Bangladesh?Bangladesh (susanhaque)

      Dhaka. Bangladesh is a small country (roughly the size of Wales). Its area is 142,615 sq km and it has a population of approximately 134,792,167.

    What does Bangladesh's flag look like?Bangladesh (susanhaque)

      Green background with red circle in centre. The national flag of Bangladesh was a design of painter Quamrul Hasan and it is flown everywhere from government buildings to shanty shacks as a sign of patriotism.

    What does 'Bangladesh mean'?Bangladesh 2 (susanhaque)

      Land of the Bengalis. Bangla refers to the people of Bangladesh, while desh means country or field.

    What did Bangladesh become known as after its first session of Independence in 1947?Bangladesh (susanhaque)

      East Pakistan. The country gained a new name but conditions did not improve. Independence from Britain came on August 15 1947. Candi was one of the campaigners for Independence.

    True or false, Bangladesh is bigger than Pakistan?Bangladesh 2 (susanhaque)

      false. Bangladesh's area is 144,000 sq km while Pakistan's is 803,940 sq km.

    True or False, Bangladesh has a royal family?Bangladesh (susanhaque)

      False. It has a President called Iajuddin Ahmed and a Prime Minister called Begum Khaleda Zia. The monarchy that last ruled the country was Britain.

    Out of a 2005 list of the world 159 most corrupt countries, where did Bangladesh fall? (159 means most corrupt, 1 is the least)Bangladesh 2 (susanhaque)

      158th. Only Chad ranked lower. In many studies Bangladesh has been ranked the most corrupt, and in 2004 shared the top spot with Nigeria. Finland ranked the least corrupt.

    On which continent is Bangladesh located?Bangladesh (susanhaque)

      Asia. It is situated with India to the west and north and Myanmar to the east. To the south lies the Bay of Bengal.

    In mid July what would the weather most likely be in Bangladesh ?Bangladesh 2 (susanhaque)

      humid, warm and rainy. Bangladesh has a tropical climate, so it would certainly not be snow! From October to March is a mild winter, March to June sees a hot, humid summer while June to October is the humid, warm rainy monsoon season.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bangladesh

    • Who is the prime minister of Bangladesh? ( goto )


    • Why is Bangladesh considered the "opium bowl of the world"? ( goto )


    • What did the Bangladesh government do when they discovered that their fly population increased drastically? ( goto )


    • With the Commonwealth Games coming up, I'm prompted to ask: which countries are members of the Commonwealth but were never part of the British Empire? I don't count countries created by partiton like Pakistan and Bangladesh. ( goto )


    • I have watched many news reports of the ongoing tragedy following the tsunami in the Indian Ocean, but have seen no reports of casualties in either Burma or Bangladesh. Did these two countries somehow escape the devastation even though they are in the immediate vicinity of the tsunami and its after-effects ? ( goto )


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