🇧🇩

Bangladesh

✨ The land of six seasons

Bangladesh is a country in South Asia, bordered mainly by India, with a shorter southeastern border with Myanmar and a coastline along the Bay of Bengal. Its capital is Dhaka, one of the country’s major urban centers. Covering about 148,000 square kilometres, Bangladesh is largely made up of low-lying plains and fertile floodplains. Much of its landscape belongs to the vast delta formed by the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna river systems.

These rivers and their many branches have shaped the country’s geography, agriculture and settlement patterns. In the southwest lies the Sundarbans, a large mangrove forest shared with India and known for its rich biodiversity. The southeast is more hilly, particularly around the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Bangladesh has a tropical monsoon climate, with a generally hot season, a rainy monsoon period and a cooler, drier part of the year.

Its low elevation, extensive river network and coastal position make parts of the country particularly exposed to floods, cyclones and storm surges. At the same time, rivers provide water, fertile sediments and important routes for transport and agriculture. Bangladesh is one of the world’s most densely populated countries, with more than 175 million inhabitants in 2025 according to World Bank data.

Its economy has developed significantly over recent decades, with manufacturing, services and agriculture all playing important roles. The country’s geography therefore presents both opportunities and challenges, especially in managing water, urban growth and climate-related risks.

💡 Did you know?

Did you know that Bangladesh has a beach that seems to never end? It's called Cox's Bazar and it's 120 kilometers long! It's as if you had to walk for three whole days to go from one end to the other without ever leaving the sand. It's the favorite place for families to watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean.

Imagine a magical forest where trees grow directly in saltwater: these are the Sundarbans! It is the largest mangrove forest in the world. Tree roots come out of the mud to breathe air. It is also the secret kingdom of the Bengal Tiger. These tigers are very special because they are excellent swimmers who are not afraid to cross rivers to hunt or move around.

In most countries, there are four seasons, but in Bangladesh, there are six! Inhabitants celebrate the arrival of the Monsoon (the rainy season) because it brings the water needed to grow rice. There is also a special season called 'pre-winter' and another for spring. Each season has its own flowers, fruits, and colorful festivals.