| Official name | People’s Republic of Bangladesh |
| Date established | 16 December 1971 (Victory Day, independence) |
| Region | Asia — South Asia |
| Capital city | Dhaka |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~173 million |
| Area | 147,570 km² |
| Density | ~1,173/km² |
| Currency | Taka (BDT) |
| Official language | Bengali (Bangla) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Calling code | +880 |
| Major religions | Islam (majority), Hinduism (minority) |
| Emergency – Police | 999 |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | 199 |
| National symbol | Royal Bengal tiger |
| National flower | Water lily (Shapla) |
| National animal | Royal Bengal tiger |
| National sport | Kabaddi |
| Literacy rate | ~76% |
| Human Development Index | 0.661 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$465 billion |
| Major industry | Textiles & garments, agriculture, remittances |
| National festival | Independence Day — 26 March |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon; hot, humid summers, cool dry winters |
