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80 Bangladesh Trivia Questions, Answers, and Fun Facts

How much do you know about Bangladesh? This category is for trivia questions and answers related to Bangladesh (Geography). Each one is filled with fun facts and interesting information.
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1 Dhaka has a name full of Bang, but what is the old name of the city that is quite a tongue twister?
Answer: Jahangirnagar

Jahangirnagar was the old name of Dhaka, and it means city of Jahangir. It was changed in 1982.
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2 Which river flows across the India-Bangladesh border?
Answer: Ichamati River

Ichamati River is a trans-boundary river. It flows through India and Bangladesh. This river's length is 55km. The source of this river is Bhairab River.
    Your options: [ Hooghly River ] [ Ichamati River ] [ Brahmaputra River ] [ Suma River ]
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3 The Asian nation of Bangladesh is almost completely enveloped by one country. Which nation has a large land border with Bangladesh?
Answer: India

Bangladesh is part of the Indian subcontinent, which also includes India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh is almost completely surrounded by India to the west, north and east. A small part of southeastern Bangladesh (around 273 kilometres) borders Myanmar. Much of southern Bangladesh borders the Bay of Bengal.
    Your options: [ Japan ] [ China ] [ India ] [ Russia ]
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4 Situated in South Asia, Bangladesh is bordered by India and which country to the south-east?
Answer: Myanmar

Bangladesh is nearly surrounded by India, but for a land border with Myanmar in the south-east. Nepal, Bhutan and China are also located near the country. At a total size of 148,460 square kilometres (or 57321 square miles), Bangladesh is just the 99th largest country by area in the world.
    Your options: [ Myanmar ] [ Nepal ] [ Pakistan ] [ Bhutan ]
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5 The endangered Bengal tiger calls the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Sundarbans home. What exactly are the Sundarbans?
Answer: One of the world's largest mangrove forests

  From Quiz: Bangladesh - Land of Rivers
6 Dhaka is capital of Bangladesh. On which river it is situated?
Answer: Buriganga

Buriganga River branches from the Shitalakshya River. The Shitalakshya River itself branches from the River Padma.
    Your options: [ Jamuna ] [ Padma ] [ Buriganga ] [ Meghna ]
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7 What is the national language of Bangladesh?
Answer: Bangla or Bengali

After the formation of Pakistan in 1947, the West Pakistanis 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.
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8 What is the capital city of Bangladesh?
Answer: Dhaka

Bangladesh is a small country. Its area is 143,998 sq km and in 2009 it had an estimated population of 162,000,000.
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9 Bangladesh is an amazing place high or low, but what is the terrain of this country?
Answer: Low, fertile fields

Bangladesh is very low, being braided by over 700 streams and rivers including the Brahmaputra, the Ganges, the Jamuna and the Meghna.
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10 How many rivers are there in Dhaka?
Answer: Six rivers

Dhaka City, established by the Mughals on the banks of the Buriganga, is surrounded by six rivers like a garland. There are Balu and Sitalakhya on the eastern side, Turag and Buriganga on the western side, Tongi Khal to the north and Dhaleshwari to the south.
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11 The nation of Bangladesh was formed from the historic region of Bengal. In which year did it gain independence?
Answer: 1971

The name 'Bangladesh' means 'Land of the Bengals'. Bengal is a historic area that has been inhabited for thousands of years. It became a province of British India towards the end of the 18th century. During the 1947 partition of India, the province of Bengal was divided: West Bengal became part of India and East Bengal became a Pakistani province (separated from the rest of Pakistan by almost 2000 kilometres of Indian territory.). Decades later, in 1971, East Bengal gained independence and became Bangladesh.
    Your options: [ 1522 ] [ 1890 ] [ 1971 ] [ 1947 ]
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12 In 1971 after a bloody resistance, Bangladesh officially gained independence from which nation?
Answer: Pakistan

The area now compromising Bangladesh has been settled and ruled by various world powers throughout history, including by the British during its colonisation and rule of the area as part of the British Raj. When the Raj was split into India and Pakistan, Bangladesh fell into the powers of the latter. Resistance to Pakistani rule gradually grew in East Bengal (as Bangladesh was then known), which fledged into numerous riots and attempted coups. The catalyst for Bangladeshi independence was the blocking of leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from taking office. When the Pakistani Army led a brutal attack on the Bengali people in an event known as the 1971 Bangladesh genocide, there was an international push for the allowance of self-determination for the Bengali people. This included the first ever benefit concert, held in Madison Square Garden organised by George Harrison of The Beatles. Following the Bangladesh Liberation War, Bangladesh was declared an independent nation on 26 March 1971.
    Your options: [ Pakistan ] [ United Kingdom ] [ France ] [ India ]
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13 Although Bangladesh is a mainly Muslim country, the next UNESCO World Heritage Site is the ruins of a monastery that belonged to which religion?
Answer: Buddhism

Buddhism came to Bangladesh in the 7th century CE. Many monasteries were built throughout the country and from the 8th to 12th centuries most people were probably Buddhist or Hindu. But the Muslim conquest of Bangladesh in the beginning of the 13th century changed all of that. Most of the Buddhist monasteries were destroyed because they were believed to be fortresses. Today around 90% of the population is Sunni Muslim.

The Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur was built by the Buddhist Pala Emperor Dharmapala who reigned from 770-810 CE. At that time the ruins were called Somapura Mahavira (Great Monastery). The monastery was actually more like a small city and its architecture influenced regions as far away as Cambodia. It was also an intellectual center of Buddhism.
    Your options: [ Christianity ] [ Buddhism ] [ Confucianism ] [ Sikhism ]
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14 Bangladesh is called the playground of seasons. How many seasons does Bangladesh normally experience?
Answer: Six

The seasons are summer, rainy, autumn, late autumn (or cool), winter and spring. In Bangladesh, these seasons are respectively called Grismo, Barsha, Sharat, Hemanto, Sheet, and Bashonto.
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15 What is the currency of Bangladesh?
Answer: 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.
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16 What does Bangladesh's flag look like?
Answer: 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.
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17 Bangladesh is small but what is the size of this country?
Answer: 148,460 sq km (57,320 sq mi)

Bangladesh is 148,460 sq km (57,320 sq mi). It has a coastline of only 720 km (447 mi)!
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18 What is the area of Bay of Bengal?
Answer: about 1,000,000 sq mi

It is a part of northeastern Indian Ocean. Bay of Bengal is bordered on the north by Bangladesh and on the east by Myanmar and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. Its area is 1,000,000 sq mi or 2.172 million kmē.
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19 Which city became the capital of Bangladesh when it gained independence?
Answer: Dhaka

Dhaka (which can also be spelled Dacca) is a huge city roughly in the centre of Bangladesh. It was the provincal capital of the Mughal dynasty during the 17th century. The city was known for its sea trade, but became less prominent under British rule. When Bangladesh was formed in 1947, Dhaka was its capital city.

Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia, Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan, and Tehran is the capital of Iran.

    Your options: [ Tehran ] [ Jakarta ] [ Dhaka ] [ Kabul ]
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20 Bangladesh is bordered by two countries. Which ones?
Answer: India and Myanmar

Bangladesh is surrounded by India to the west, north and northeast. Myanmar borders Bangladesh in the southeast.
    Your options: [ Nepal and Bhutan ] [ India and Nepal ] [ India and Myanmar ] [ Myanmar and Nepal ]
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21 What does 'Bangladesh' mean?
Answer: Land of the Bengalis

Bangla refers to the people of Bangladesh, while desh means country or field.
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22 On which continent is Bangladesh located?
Answer: Asia

It is situated with India to the west and north and Myanmar to the east. To the south lies the Bay of Bengal.
    Your options: [ Africa ] [ South America ] [ Europe ] [ Asia ]
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23 Loads of languages are spoken in Bangladesh but what is the official one?
Answer: Bengali (Bangla)

Bengali is the official language of Bangladesh. It is a language in the Indo-Aryan language family. Bangla in Bengali is বাংলা.
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24 Which city is called the Healthy City of Bangladesh?
Answer: Chittagong

Chittagong is a city in southeast Bangladesh near the Karnaphuli River. On April 6, 2010 the Bangladesh government earmarked Chittagong as a "Healthy City". The total area of this city is 5,283 kmē. It is well known for its rich biodiversity; over 2000 of Bangladesh's 6000 flowering plants grow in the region.
    Your options: [ Dhaka ] [ Chittagong ] [ Barishal ] [ Bogra ]
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25 Bangladesh borders the Bay of Bengal to the south. Which ocean is the Bay of Bengal a part of?
Answer: Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean makes up around one fifth of all the ocean area on Earth and the Bay of Bengal is a small northern part of it. Bangladesh borders the bay, along with India and Myanmar. Sri Lanka and Indonesia are island nations that also border the Bay of Bengal.
    Your options: [ Southern Ocean ] [ Pacific Ocean ] [ Indian Ocean ] [ Atlantic Ocean ]
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26 Bangladesh is home to a number of biodiversity hotspots. Which endangered species found in the country is also the national animal?
Answer: Bengal tiger

The Bengal tiger is the national animal of Bangladesh, a source of pride for the people. At a population of about 2,226 in 2014, however, the tiger is also an endangered species, listed as such by the IUCN in 2010. The Bengal tiger is also the national animal of India.

Bangladesh is a very biodiverse country, housing approximately 6000 species of plant life, 628 species of birds, 53 amphibious species, 158 reptile species and five species of marine mammals. This is largely thanks to the diversity of habitat, which include rainforests and mangrove forests. While much of the country's pristine ecosystems have been protected, the country has also seen a disturbing trend of extinctions since the 20th century, including two species of rhinoceros. Conservation is a high priority for Bangladeshi authorities, having ratified the Rio Convention on Biological Diversity on 3 May 1994.

The other options can also be found across Bangladesh.
    Your options: [ Bengal tiger ] [ Sambar deer ] [ Asian elephant ] [ Binturong ]
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27 The capital, Dhaka, is considered by most to be named after Bangladesh's national temple, Dhakeshwari National Temple, a temple that one might expect to find in India more than Bangladesh. What religion is this temple?
Answer: Hindu

Although Bangladesh is a majority Muslim nation, it has a large Hindu minority numbering a little less than ten percent of the population. Hinduism and Buddhism were the dominant religions prior to the Islamic invasion of the 13th century. Hinduism survived that invasion better than Buddhism did. Hindu temples can be found throughout the country. Dhakeshwari National Temple is owned by the government, making it the national temple. Built first in the 12th century CE, it has undergone extensive renovation and changes throughout the years. In the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, the original 800 year-old statue of Shakti Peetha was destroyed by the Pakistani Army.
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28 What is the main religion practiced in Bangladesh?
Answer: Islam

In 1998, 83% of Bangladeshis were Muslim, 16% Hindu, and 1% from other religions.
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29 Bangladeshi food is yum, and so is the national dish. What is the national dish though?
Answer: Hilsa (ilish) curry

Ilish curry is a curry made from deep fried ilish, a fish found in the many streams of Bangladesh, flavoured with mustard oil or seed.
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30 What is the oldest city of Bangladesh?
Answer: Dhaka

Dhaka City is the capital of Bangladesh. The history of Dhaka begins from the 7th century. The old name of Dhaka was Jahangir Nagar, the capital of Mughal Bengal and it was founded in 1608. It was the capital of many rulers of that time. Dhaka City is located just north of the Buriganga River.
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31 The Padma River is the main channel of a larger river that flows through Bangladesh. Which larger river is the Padma part of?
Answer: Ganges

The Ganges is the holy river in Hinduism and is closely associated with the religion, which began in the area of Asia that the Ganges runs through (though most of the population of Bangladesh identifies as Muslim). The river begins in the Himalayas, travels through India, and empties into the Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh. The stretch of the Ganges that flows through Bengal (which includes Bangladesh and a small part of India) is known as the Padma. While the Ganges is a relatively small river, it's notable because of its religious significance.
    Your options: [ Euphrates ] [ Indus River ] [ Ganges ] [ Mekong ]
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32 One of the longest sandy beaches in the world is located at Cox's Bazar. In which administrative division of Bangladesh, that shares its name with the second largest city in the country, is Cox's Bazar located?
Answer: Chittagong

Cox's Bazar is located in the Chittagong Division about 150 km (93 miles) south of the city of Chittagong. Bangladesh has seven administrative divisions and each is named after the major city found within the division. The city of Chittagong is home to 5.5 million people and is Bangladesh's busiest seaport. Its history dates back to the 6th century CE when it was built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River. It has been an important seaport and involved heavily in trade for most of its existence.

The beach is a 125 km (78 mile) unbroken white sand beach and is a major tourist attraction for the country, attracting people from all over the world. Cox's Bazar is named after Captain Hiram Cox, an officer in the British East India Company who won a place in the hearts of the locals because of his work with Arakan refugees and local Rakhains in the late 1700s.
    Your options: [ Barisal ] [ Chittagong ] [ Kashmir ] [ Mumbai ]
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33 Which body of water is found directly south of Bangladesh?
Answer: Bay of Bengal

The Bay of Bengal is the world's largest bay. It is 2,090 km long.
    Your options: [ Red Sea ] [ Pacific Ocean ] [ Bay of Bengal ] [ Yellow Sea ]
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34 Out of a 2005 list of the world's 159 most corrupt countries, where did Bangladesh fall? (159 means most corrupt, 1 is the least.)
Answer: 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 in 2005.
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35 Which two countries ruled the area that came to be known as Bangladesh in the second half of the 20th century?
Answer: Britain and Pakistan

Bangladesh is now an independent republic with an elected government. Its full name is the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
    Your options: [ India and Pakistan ] [ China and Britain ] [ Thailand and Burma ] [ Britain and Pakistan ]
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36 Bangladesh is low, but what is the highest point of Bangladesh?
Answer: Saka Haphong

Saka Haphong is the highest point of Bangladesh, though most sources say it is Keokradong. Recent Russian measuring has proved that Saka Haphong is 2,564 m (8,412 ft) and Keokradong is less than 1,000 m.
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37 When was the first election held in Bangladesh?
Answer: 7 March, 1973

After the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1972, the first election was held officially on 7 March, 1973. The result was a victory for the Bangladesh Awami League.
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38 Which seasonal change is most commonly associated with Bangladesh?
Answer: Heavy rainfall in the monsoon season

The monsoon period brings heavy rainfall to Bangladesh from June to September. Severe storms are common at the beginning and end of the monsoon season with winds that can reach speeds of around 100 miles per hour. In coastal areas, the storms can cause huge waves that can damage property. The unpredictable nature of the storms and floods, coupled with significant levels of poverty in Bangladesh, has caused thousands of people to die over the centuries that Bangladesh has been inhabited.
    Your options: [ Volcanic ash clouds ] [ Periods of continual day and continual night ] [ Heavy rainfall in the monsoon season ] [ Desert storms ]
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39 As the capital city, Dhaka hosts numerous political institutions. A remnant of the British Raj, the Bangabhaban in the city is the official residence of which Bangladeshi executive?
Answer: President

The Bangabhaban can be seen as the White House of Bangladesh, hosting the residency and main office of the President. The gorgeous Bangabhaban Gardens surround the large white building. The Bangabhaban was once the temporary residence for the Indian Viceroy and Governor of Bengal during the British Raj, also holding the Dilkusha Government House.

Dhaka is a densely-populated city in the Dhaka District of Bangladesh, approximately located at the centre of the country. Situated on the banks of the Buriganga River, the city is the political and economic centre of the country. The history of the city dates back for centuries, where it was once an important location for the Bengal Sultanates under Islamic rule. Dhaka is also colloquially known as the "rickshaw capital of the world", referring to the bicycle-like mode of transportation that dominates the city.
    Your options: [ President ] [ King ] [ Prime Minister ] [ Governor-General ]
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40 The Barisal Division of Bangladesh was once called the "Crop house of Bengal" because of its production of which crop that is still a main staple of the country and an important part of its economy?
Answer: Rice

Bangladesh has a thriving agricultural tradition because of its rich soil from being at the mouth of so many rivers. These rivers deposit rich soil and provide ample water. These factors allow rice to be harvested up to three times a year in some areas. Rice is the largest part of the economy and employs 45% of the nation's labor force. The country is completely self-sufficient in its rice production and imports no rice. Although rice is the principal crop, wheat, maize and vegetables are beginning to gain in importance. Jute, a natural fiber that can be spun into coarse, strong threads, is the most important non-food related product. It is second only to cotton in world-wide production. Better irrigation and flood control have helped increase the agricultural yield in the country in recent decades but population growth still puts pressure on the system.
    Your options: [ Corn ] [ Rice ] [ Sugar Cane ] [ Wheat ]
  From Quiz: Bangladesh - Land of Rivers
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