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Bangladesh
Rivers, Rice, Resilience
Overview
One of the world's most densely populated countries, powered by a massive garment industry, with a cultural traditions of Bengali literature, music, and cuisine.
Geographic Context
Region
Asia
Subregion
Southern Asia
Land Area
147,570 km²
Capital
Dhaka
Languages
Bengali
Currencies
Bangladeshi taka (৳)
At a Glance
31
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
14
Freedom
41
Security
38
Life Expectancy
73.1 yrs
Median Age
25.3 yrs
Urbanization
41%
Cost Index
27
Housing Index
9
Healthcare Access
16/100
Climate
Average Temperature
25.5°C
Average AQI
102
Most Temperate Cities
1 Cox's Bazar 26.2°C
2 Patuakhali 26°C
3 Barguna 26°C
4 Jessore 25.9°C
5 Jhenaidah 25.9°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Sylhet 3 AQI
2 Bandarban 73 AQI
3 Cox's Bazar 73 AQI
4 Gaibandha 80 AQI
5 Nilphamari 80 AQI
Cities
Comilla Khagrachhari Barisal Jessore Bogra Dhaka Noakhali Naogaon Sunamganj Chittagong Gaibandha Kurigram
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Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 27
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 9
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 27.50%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 30.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 2/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 37 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 47
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.02% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 43 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 60/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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