14 December 2011 Last updated at 06:47 ET

Bangladesh profile

Muslim pilgrims head for the Biswa Ijtema Pilgrims arrive near Dhaka for the Biswa Ijtema, the world's second biggest Muslim gathering after the Hajj
  • Full name: People's Republic of Bangladesh
  • Population: 152.4 million (UN, 2012)
  • Capital and largest city: Dhaka
  • Area: 143,998 sq km (55,598 sq miles)
  • Major language: Bengali
  • Major religions: Islam, Hinduism
  • Life expectancy: 69 years (men), 70 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 taka = 100 paisa
  • Main exports: Garments, fish, jute goods, leather products
  • GNI per capita: US $780 (World Bank, 2011)
  • Internet domain: .bd
  • International dialling code: +880

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