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Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
Bangladesh
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.
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.
On which continent is Bangladesh located? | Bangladesh
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Asia. It is situated with India to the west and north and Myanmar to the east. To the south lies the Bay of Bengal.
What is the main religion practiced in Bangladesh? | Bangladesh
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Islam. In 1998, 83% of Bangladeshis were Muslim, 16% Hindu, and 1% from other religions.
Which two countries have ruled Bangladesh within the last 60 years? | Bangladesh
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Britain and Pakistan. Bangladesh is now an independent republic with an elected government. Its full name is the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
What did Bangladesh become known as after its first session of Independence in 1947? | Bangladesh
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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.
What year did Bangladesh finally become independent and gain the name it has today? | Bangladesh
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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.
Who became Prime Minister of Bangladesh in 2000? | Bangladesh
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Begum Zia. She represents the BNP (Bangladesh National Party)
Interestingly, both the Government and opposition parties are led by women.
What is the national flower of Bangladesh? | Bangladesh
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Lily. Giant lilies are commonly found in Bangldeshi parks and botanical gardens, of which Dhaka has two.
True or False, Bangladesh has a royal family? | Bangladesh
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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.
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