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| Welcome to Bangladesh - Home to Muhammad | | | | Did you know- In late 2006, Muhammad Yunus, an |
| Yunus! | | | | economist, lived up to his reputation as one of the |
| Geography | | | | most respected Bangladeshis when he won the Nobel |
| Did you know- With a total area of nearly 55,598 | | | | Prize in Peace. He thus became the first Bangladeshi |
| square kilometers ( 143, 998 km2),Bangladesh lies in | | | | to win a Nobel Prize in Stockholm, Sweden. Since |
| South Asia and is bordered by India and Myanmar | | | | then, it was a momentous win for the country. |
| (formerly Burma). Almost all of Bangladesh is a low | | | | Bangladesh-USA |
| plain cut by the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. | | | | Did you know- In recent decades, Bangladesh and |
| Mount Keokradong is the country's tallest peak: it | | | | the United States have maintained excellent |
| rises 4,034 feet (1,230 meters) above sea level. More | | | | diplomatic relations. On March 19, 2000, Bangladesh |
| than 15 percent of its territory is covered by rain | | | | had been visited by America's leader Bill Clinton. During |
| forests. | | | | that day, he met with Prime Minister Sheik Hasina |
| Population | | | | Wazed and pledged $200 million in economic aid to |
| Did you know- The People's Republic of Bangladesh | | | | Bangladesh, one of the world's poorest nations. |
| ranks eighth in population among the countries of the | | | | Asian Idols |
| world, after China, India, USA, Indonesia, Brazil, | | | | Did you know- Despite being one of the world's |
| Russia, and Pakistan. On the other hand, Dhaka is the | | | | poorest nations, Bangladesh is home to some of |
| country's capital. Apart from Dhaka, other cities | | | | Asia's most famous people: Begum Khaleda Zia |
| include: Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur, | | | | (former Prime Minister, 1991- 1996), and Sheik Hasina |
| Mymensingh, and Sylhet. | | | | Wazed ( the nation's incumbent Head of Government |
| Independence | | | | ), as well as Bibi Russel (one of the super-models in |
| Did you know- On March 26, 1971, Bangladesh, | | | | the 1970s), Taslima Nasrim (author) and Irene Khan |
| former East Pakistan, became an independent | | | | (Secretary General of the Amnesty International). |
| country. | | | | Famous Visitors |
| Sports | | | | Did you know- By late 1986, Pope John Paul II |
| Did you know- The most popular sports are: cricket, | | | | arrived the country for an official visit, where about |
| soccer, wrestling, and track & field. | | | | 97 percent of the nation's people are Muslims and |
| Women & Power | | | | Hindus. |
| Did you know- Like India and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh | | | | International Organizations |
| -also known as East Bengal-- was one of the first | | | | Did you know- On September 17, 1974, the Asian |
| countries to have a female leader in the latter half of | | | | state became a full member of the United Nations. |
| the 20th century. Between 1991 and 1996, Begum | | | | At the same time, it joined the Commonwealth of |
| Khaleda Zia was named Head of Government, | | | | Nations. In the meantime, from 1979 to 1980, the |
| meanwhile Sheik Hasina Wajed became Prime Minister | | | | country was named as a non-permanent member of |
| in 1996. | | | | the United Nations Security Council, along with France, |
| North -South | | | | Great Britain and the People's Republic of China. In |
| Did you know- In late 1981, Bangladesh participated in | | | | the years that followed, in 1986, Humayun Rasheed |
| the North-South Summit, which was held in Cancun | | | | Choudhury was the first Bangladeshi to be elected |
| (Mexico), along with the United States, Tanzania, | | | | President of the United Nations General Assembly. |
| Canada and Britain. | | | | Ancient Wonders |
| Cricket | | | | Did you know- The Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat |
| Did you know- By 1997, the People's Republic of | | | | is the nation's most famous ancient wonder. Thanks |
| Bangladesh had good reason to celebrate:the cricket | | | | to its unique architecture, this place contains more |
| national team won the ICC World Cup Qualifier | | | | than 70 mosques, it has become a UNESCO World |
| Tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. | | | | Heritage Site. |