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BANGLADESH Presented by : MD.MOSAROF HOSSAIN
RENAD. UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING &
TECHNOLOGY, LAHOREReg:2011-civ-271
BangladeshHistory and Country Overview
Current Opportu
nities
History
Geography
Population
Social & Pollitical
Economic
People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Facts of Bangladesh Official name : People’s Republic of
Bangladesh National flag Great meaning of these two color (Green & Red) National emblem Capital city : Dhaka Nationality : Bangladeshi Language : Bangla Name of currency : Taka (TK) Area : 147570 sq.km
Facts of Bangladesh Boundary: North - India West - India South - Bay of Bengal East - India and Myanmar
Religion Muslim 90%, Hindu 9% & other 1%
BangladeshGeography and Natural Resources
Current Opportu
nities
History
Geography
Population
Social & Political
Economy
Bangladesh Tea Bangladesh Tea Board: To regulate, control and
promote the cultivation, sale and export of tea. Grows In Chittagong, Panchagar and Sylhet
Districts
Geographic -- Natural Resource
Arable Land Timber Coal Leather Gas Jute (Natural fiber)
Bangladesh has been blessed with the favorable climate and the potentials to be the largest grower and exporter of the best quality jute, the golden fiber. This gives Bangladesh advantage over other jute growers anywhere in the world.
Geographic -- Natural Resource
Other Resources
BangladeshPopulation and Demographics
Current Opportu
nities
History
Geography
Population
Social & Political
Economy
Demographic
• Population:153 million
• Population growth rate: 1.29%
• Population Density: 1,100.5 person/sq km
• Life Expectancy: 63.21 years
• Literacy Bangladesh Thailand U.S.
Total Population 70.6% 92.6% 99%
Rank
Country Population
1 World 6,706,993,152
2 China 1,330,044,544
3 India 1,147,995,904
4European Union
491,018,683
5United States
303,824,640
6 Indonesia 237,512,352
7 Brazil 196,342,592
8 Pakistan 172,800,048
9 Bangladesh 153,546,896
… … …
22 Thailand 65,493,296
Bangladesh Political Environment
Current Opportu
nities
History
Geography
Population
Social & Political
Economy
Independence Independent Country (1971)
Previously known as East Pakistan, the war for independence in 1971 brought about the establishment of People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
Economy Agriculture - products:
Rice, jute, tea, wheat, sugarcane, potatoes, tobacco, pulses, oilseeds, fruit; beef, milk, poultry
Industries:cotton textiles, jute, garments, tea processing, paper newsprint, cement, chemical fertilizer, engineering, sugar
Imports/Exports: Exports:
$13.97 billion
Exports - commodities:garments, jute and jute goods, leather, frozen fish and seafood
Exports - partners:US 23%, Germany 13%, UK 9.1%, France 5.5%, Belgium 4%
Imports:$20.17 billion
Imports - commodities:machinery and equipment, chemicals, iron and steel, textiles, foodstuffs, petroleum products, cement
Imports - partners:China 15%, India 14.3%, Kuwait 8.3%, Singapore 6.2%, Hong Kong 4.2%
The Water Lily (shapla) is the national flower of Bangladesh. It is found almost in every water body in the country.
Wonders of Bangladesh…* Sunderbans – The largest Mangrove forest.
* Pahela Baishakh– Best national festival
* Srimongol, Sylhet – Tea Spot
* Mynamati- Most important Buddhist Archeology.
* Panthapath, Dhaka –best shopping spot
*The city of Mosque.
Amazing Of Bangladesh:•9Th Largest city of the world.
•Jamuna Bridge – 11th Largest Bridge
•Jamuna Future Park- Largest Shopping Mall in Asia
•Cox’s Bazar- World’s Largest sea Beach
•Royal Bengal- Majestic Beast in the World. •3rd Largest National Museum
•The city of Mosque.
Rabindranath Tagore
He got Nobel Prize in Literature 1913.
(first non-European to be awarded the
Nobel Prize for Literature)
Writer of the national anthem of
Bangladesh
The Nobel Peace Prize 2006 was awarded jointly to Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank “
Dr. Muhammad YunusFounder of Grameen Bank & micro-credit system.
PAHARPURThe biggest single and significant Buddhist vihara. Located in Natore, a small district in northern part of country.
CulturesAbout the Colors of
Bangladesh...
Photographer: Mehdi Hasan, Mymensingh Medical College Postgraduate Student
The festivals of the Happiest NationFestivals play major role in every Culture! There are several festivals in Bangladesh;
- which are full of Joy, Love and Unity……….
Photo Profile:<<< Bashundhara City (The Largest Shopping Mall in South Asia)
^ Apollo Hospital, DhakaThe 5th Largest hospital in South Asia
Photo Profile:<<< The Shaheed Minar is a national monument in Dhaka, Bangladesh, established to commemorate those killed during the Language Movement demonstrations of 1952.
National Martyrs' Memorial is a monument in Bangladesh. It is the symbol of the valour and the sacrifice of those sacrifice their life in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, which brought the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani rule.