Bangladesh
 
Facts & Figures :
 
Location

Between 20*34' and 26*38' north latitude and between 88*0' and 92*41' east longitude.
Boundary North: India, West: India, South: Bay of Bengal, East: India & Burma.
Territorial Water 12 nautical miles.
Demography Population: about 126 million. Population density: 854 per sq. km.
Language

The state language and mother tongue is Bangla. English is widely spoken and understood.
Religion Muslims 88%, Hindus 10%, Christian and others 2%.
Capital City Dhaka.
Currency

Taka (Tk.) is the unit of currency. Notes of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 taka and coins of 5, 10, 25, 50 Paisa and taka 1 and 5 are in circulation.
Temperature

Winter temperature average maximum 29*C, average minimum 11*C. Summer temperature average maximum 34*C, average minimum21*C.
Rainfall Average rainfall 1194 mm to 3454 mm.
Standard Time GMT + 6 hours.
Main Seasons

Winter (November -February), Summer (March -June) and Monsoon (July – October). 
Food Western food is available in all major hotels and most of the big restaurants in important cities. But local dishes are normally more exotic as cooked with proper spices.
Wearing Apparel Tropical in summer and light-woolen in winter.
Electricity 220 Volts A.C.
Working Hours Office Hours: 9.00 a.m – 5 p.m Sunday to Thursday, Friday and Saturday closed. Private business houses work on Saturdays.
Banking Hours 9 a.m – 3 p.m on Saturday to Thursday and closed on Friday and Saturday. Selected Banks remain open on Saturdays. 
Best Tourist Seasons October to March.
Airports International: Dhaka (ZIA), Chittagong (Hannan), Sylhet (Osmany). Domestic: Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Cox's Bazar, Rajshai, Jessore, Syedpur and Barisal.
Sea Ports Chittagong and Mongla.

 
General Information:
How to Reach

Bangladesh can be reached by air from any part of the world. Biman Bangladesh Airlines connects Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet with 26 Major cities of the world. More than 20 international carriers fly to and From Dhaka. Bangladesh also can be reached by road through India, Nepal and Burma.
How to Travel Major cities of Bangladesh are connected by Air and Rail with capital city Dhaka. Bangladesh Railway provides inter city express service to and from important cities at cheaper fares. Express and non stop Bus/Coach services are available to principal towns from Dhaka.

Landscape of Bangladesh is dominated by about 250 rivers which connected the major places of attractions by country boat and motor vessel. Rent-a-car and private taxi services are available in major cities.
Where to Stay International Standard Hotels are available in Dhaka, Chittagong and Cox's Bazar. Besides there are public and private owned Hotels, Motels and Guest Houses all over the country.
Tele Communication Direct dialing system is available for all major towns and cities. Fax service and e-mail facilities also available at important towns and big hotels to communicate any part of the world
Shopping

Bangladesh is indeed a shopper's paradise with a rich tradition in handicrafts at throw away prices. Muslin of ancient Dhaka, contemporary paintings, wood works, cotton, silk, gold, silver, jute, reed, brassware, traditional dolls, leather goods and pink pearl receive deep appreciation of the lovers of arts and crafts. Most hotels have their own shopping arcades and there are many handicraft shops in Dhaka and other towns.
Festivals Religious Festivals: Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha, Muharram, Miladunnabi for Muslims; Durga Puja for the Hinddus; Chrismas for the Christians and Buddha Purnima for the Buddhist. Bangla New Year's Day, Shahid Dibas, Independence Day and Victory Day are celebrated nation-wide.
Dance Classical, Folk, Tribal and Middle Eastern.
Sports

Football, Cricket, Volley ball, Basketball, Boat Racing, Ha-do-do, Kite Flying, Swimming, Badminton, Tennis, Chess, Golf, Shooting.
Flora & Fauna

Mango, Lichi, Banana, Coconut, Palm and other useful trees cover the country side. The largest forest is the Sundarbans where live the Royal Bengal Tiger. Elephants, Bears, Bisons, Monkeys found in Hill Districts. Deer is found in Sundarbans and hilly districts. There are 150 speccies of reptiles, hundred of species of birds and fishes.
Principal Rivers Padma, Meghna, Jamuna, Brahmaputra, Surma, Kushiara, Karnaphuli.
Principal Industries Jute & Cotton Textiles, Garment making, Tea processing, Paper, Newsprint, Cement, Chemical Fertilizers, Light Engineering, Sugar.
Principal Exports

Readymade garments, raw jute, jute goods, tea, fish, hides & skin.