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The official name for the country of Bangladesh is the People's Republic of Bangladesh. It is a country located in South Asia.

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The official name for the country of Bangladesh is the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. It is a country located in South Asia. Bangladesh has a population of more than 162 million, making it the world’s eighth-most populous country.

See the fact file below for more information on the Bangladesh or alternatively, you can download our 26-page Bangladesh worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

GENERAL FACTS

  • The flag of Bangladesh consists of a red disc, slightly towards the flag’s hoist, on top of a green field.
  • The red disc represents the rising sun over Bengal, and the blood of those who died fighting for Bangladesh’s independence.
  • The green field represents the peaceful land of Bangladesh.
  • It was adopted on January 17, 1972.
  • The National Anthem of Bangladesh is titled “Amar Sonar Bangla”, or “My Golden Bengal” in English.
  • It is a song honoring Mother Bengal, or the personification of the region of Bengal in South Asia.
  • It was written by Rabindranath Tagore in 1905.
  • The music was credited to Gagan Harkara in 1889, and arranged by Samar Das in 1972.
  • The largest and capital city of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
  • It is the ninth-largest city in the world.
  • It is the sixth-most densely populated city in the world.
  • Dhaka is the economic, political, and cultural capital of Bangladesh.
  • The official and national language spoken in Bangladesh is Bengali.
  • It is globally known as Bangla.
  • Bengali is a Indo-Aryan language, coming from a major language family of South Asia.
  • It is a native language in Bangladesh and throughout South Asia.
  • The residents of Bangladesh are called Bangladeshi.
  • Bangladesh’s government is unitary, dominant-party, parliamentary, constitutional republic.
  • The current President of Bangladesh is Abdul Hamid.
  • The current Prime Minister of Bangladesh is Sheikh Hasina.
  • Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan was declared on March 26, 1971.
  • Bangladesh’s Victory Day happened on December 16, 1971.
  • The current constitution of Bangladesh was established on December 16, 1972.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

  • The pre-Islamic rulers of the Bengal region were the Pala Empire, the Chandra Dynasty, and the Sena Dynasty.
  • The Pala Empire was established in the 8th century, and was set to rule the South Indian Subcontinent.
  • They originated in the region of Bengal.
  • The empire was named after the suffix their rulers’ names ended with.
  • Pala means “protector” in sanskrit.
  • The Pala Empire were followers of the Mahayana and Tantric schools of Buddhism.
  • They ruled until the 12th century.
  • Neighbors of the Pala Empire were the Chandra Dynasty, who reigned over the Samatata region of Bengal, the present-day Eastern Bangladesh.
  • They reigned between the 10th and 11th centuries.
  • The Sena Empire also ruled the Bengal region in the 11th and 12th centuries.
  • The Sena Empire believed in and practiced Hinduism.
  • The Sena Empire reigned over the northeastern region of Bengal.
  • Islamic belief spread in Bengal during the 12th century as the Pala Dynasty traded with Arab merchants.
  • In the 16th century, the Mughal Empire reigned over the Bengal region.
  • The city of Dhaka served as a significant center for the Mughal rule.
  • Europeans visited Bangladesh during the Mughal rule for trade. First to visit were the Portuguese, then the French, British, and Dutch traders.
  • Bangladesh was also ruled by the British East India Company.
  • In 1859, Bangladesh was handed over to the British Empire, as a region of India.
  • A religious dispute occurred in Bangladesh in 1947. Islam and Hinduism divided the country.
  • The Eastern Half of Bangladesh was called East Pakistan, and became a part of Pakistan.
  • The western, Hindu part became a part of India and was called the state of West Bengal.
  • The new country of Bangladesh was the result of these religious disputes between the Pakistan and India.
  • Bangladesh was officially established in 1973 as a parliamentary democracy with a constitution.
  • The first president of Bangladesh was Justice Abu Sayeed Choudhury, and the first Prime Minister was Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

ETYMOLOGY

  • Bangla, even though its exact origin is unknown, was speculated to have come from “Vanga”.
  • Bangla refers to the Bengal region and Bengali language.
  • Vanga is an ancient kingdom that existed on the Ganges delta in the Indian subcontinent.
  • According to Islamic tradition, Bengal came from the name of Bung/Bang, the first colonizer of the area.
  • The addition of the suffix “al” refers to the mounds of lands raised by ancient rajas.
  • The earliest usage of the term Vangaladesa is in South Indian records from the 11th century.
  • Vangaladesa gained official status in the 14th century.
  • In the 16th century, the Portuguese referred to Bangladesh as Bengala.
  • Bangladesh was often written as two words before, Bangla Desh.
  • It was used by Bengali nationalists in political rallies in East Pakistan beginning from the 1950s.

Bangladesh Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about the Bangladesh across 26 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Bangladesh worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the Bangladesh which is a country located in South Asia. Bangladesh has a population of more than 162 million, making it the world’s eighth-most populous country.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Bangladesh Facts
  • Remembering Terms
  • Country Write-up
  • Bangladesh Bluffs
  • Basics of Bangladesh
  • National Symbols
  • Statement Sketch
  • Cities of Bangladesh
  • Fun Fact Page
  • Learning Bengali
  • Memory Match

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