Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a country in South Asia, located on the delta of the Ganges-Brahmaputra rivers, bordered by India to the west, north, and east, and Myanmar (Burma) to the southeast, with a small coastline on the Bay of Bengal. The capital is Dhaka. Bangladesh's culture is influenced by its historical roots in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, evident in the language (Bengali), music, art, and traditions. Bangladesh's economy is one of the fastest-growing in the world, based on agriculture, textile production, and the garment industry, which is one of the country's major exports. Bangladesh is known for its high population density, rich biodiversity, particularly in the Sundarbans region, famous for its mangrove forest and the presence of the Bengal tiger. The country has a history of struggle for independence, achieved from Pakistan in 1971 after a liberation war. Population of Bangladesh from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 161 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 163 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 164 million inhabitants. Capital (Dhaka): Population in 2020: About 21 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Dhaka: ~21 million Chittagong: ~5 million Khulna: ~1.5 million Rajshahi: ~700,000 Sylhet: ~500,000 Comilla: ~500,000 Rangpur: ~500,000 Mymensingh: ~400,000 Barisal: ~300,000 Narayanganj: ~300,000 Number and name of Administrative Divisions: Bangladesh is divided into 8 divisions. Dhaka Division Chittagong Division Khulna Division Rajshahi Division Sylhet Division Barisal Division Rangpur Division Mymensingh Division GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $274 billion. 2019: About $302 billion. 2020: Approximately $330 billion (estimate). Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: The exact figures are not available, but the debt-to-GDP ratio was relatively stable, estimated to be around 34%. 2019: The debt-to-GDP ratio remained stable, with slight fluctuations due to economic growth and government borrowing patterns. 2020: The ratio was expected to increase due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased government spending. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 4.2%. 2019: Approximately 4.1%. 2020: The unemployment rate was expected to rise due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but specific figures are not available at the time of the last update. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 5.5%. 2019: Approximately 5.6%. 2020: Estimated to be around 5.7%, although the pandemic's impact may have caused variations in this trend.