Bangladesh
People's Republic of Bangladesh
Asia · Southern Asia
Famous Personality
Muhammad Yunus
economist
He won the Nobel Peace Prize for pioneering microfinance through Grameen Bank.
Local Delicacy
Hilsa curry
It is a beloved fish curry made with the country's iconic hilsa fish.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Sundarbans
This vast mangrove forest is a UNESCO site and home to Bengal tigers.
Agriculture & Produce
Rice dominates Bangladesh's agriculture and is the country's main staple grown across most farmland.
Jackfruit is Bangladesh's national fruit and is widely cultivated throughout the country.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
Tabla is central to Bangladeshi classical, devotional and popular music accompaniment.
The harmonium is widely used in Bangladeshi folk, Nazrul Geeti, Rabindra Sangeet and devotional music.
The dotara is one of Bangladesh's most emblematic folk lutes, especially in baul and rural song traditions.
The ektara is strongly associated with baul singers and spiritual folk performance.
The bansuri flute is common in Bangladeshi folk and art music for its lyrical melodic role.