Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a parliamentary republic, located in Southern Asia. Islam is the predominant religion. Its capital is Dhaka. About 175.7 million people live there (2025).

Capital

Dhaka

Population

175,686,899 (2025)

Region

Asia (Southern Asia)

Area

147,570 km²

Demonym

Bangladeshi

Languages

Bengali

Form of Government

Parliamentary republic

Religion

Islam (91%)
Hinduism (8%)

Currency

Bangladeshi taka (BDT)

GDP

$456.3B (2025)