Bangladesh: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a low, flat country in South Asia, built mostly on the delta of the Padma (Ganges) and Jamuna (Brahmaputra) rivers. Rivers, rice fields and green countryside cover much of the land. Its national symbols are the Bengal tiger and the water lily.

About Dhaka

Dhaka lies just north of the Buriganga River in the south-central part of the country. Nicknamed the 'City of Mosques' and the 'City of Rickshaws', it was once famous for its fine muslin cloth.

Fun facts about Bangladesh

1. The Ganges Delta, where most of Bangladesh lies, is the largest river delta in the world.
2. The Sundarbans, one of the largest mangrove forests in the world, is home to Bengal tigers and is a UNESCO site.
3. Cox's Bazar Beach runs for about 120 km and is one of the longest natural sea beaches in the world.
4. Kabaddi, a tag game where raiders chant 'kabaddi' in a single breath, became the national game in 1972.
5. International Mother Language Day, held every 21 February around the world, began as an idea from Bangladesh.
6. In 2023, UNESCO recognized the rickshaws and colourful rickshaw painting of Dhaka as cultural heritage.