Basic facts: Bangladesh

Full name: People's Republic of Bangladesh

Population: 162.2 million (UN, 2009)

Population growth rate 2005-2010: 1.7 % per annum

Area: 143,998 sq km (55,598 sq miles)

Capital and largest city: Dhaka

Major language: Bengali

Major religions: Islam, Hinduism

Life expectancy: 65 years (men), 67 years (women) (UN)

Monetary unit: 1 taka = 100 paisa (1 USD=69.2 Taka)

Main exports: Garments, fish, jute goods, leather products

GNI per capita: US $599 (2009 estimate)

Internet domain: .bd