Map of Bangladesh

Bangladesh

• Population: 152.6 million (UN, 2005)
• Capital: Dhaka
• Area: 143,998 sq km (55,598 sq miles)
• Major language: Bengali
• Major religions: Islam, Hinduism
• Life expectancy: 62 years (men), 63 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 taka = 100 paisa

• The Daily Star - English-language
• The Bangladesh Observer - English-language daily
• New Age - English-language daily
• The New Nation - English-language daily
• Holiday - English-language weekly