Facts About Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a South Asian country with a sizeable Muslim population. It is one of the most densely populated countries globally, thanks to its population residing in a region that stretches over 147,460 square kilometres. Bangladesh shares its borders with several Indian states, such as Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and West Bengal. It also shares a border with Myanmar on its Southeastern side. The capital Dhaka is Bangladesh’s largest state, and it is also the country’s economic, political, and cultural hub, with an estimate of 8.9 million people as per the 2011 census. The country’s total population is about 160 million, and the number changes daily with the increase in the population. Bengali is the national language of Bangladesh.

The Sundarban Delta

Bangladesh is known for its demography and harbouring the biggest delta globally – the Sundarban delta that flows to the Bay of Bengal. The delta is formed by two rivers – the mighty Brahmaputra and the Ganges.

The Indian state of West Bengal shares some part of the delta, which is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger. The Royal Bengal Tiger is undoubtedly the highlight of the delta and its ecosystem. The Royal Bengal Tiger is a protected animal of the delta and is respected by villagers dwelling in the delta, who are bound to share the resources with the spectacular predator animal. The population of the Royal Bengal Tigers in Sundarban is estimated to be around 400 only as they are threatened by poachers. Their population, at times, goes below expectation and sometimes touches the expected number. The Royal Bengal Tigers of the Sundarbans are the only tiger species to have adapted to the ecosystem with their excellent swimming skills and are the largest predator in the region. Apart from the Royal Bengal Tigers, the delta is also home to several animals, such as salt-water crocodiles and various birds, reptiles, and invertebrate species.  

Population And Culture

With an estimated 160 million people residing in the country, the vast majority are Muslims, followed by Hindus, Christians and other minority religions. The population also consists of tribals, also called ‘Adivasis’, who mostly live in the hilly areas of Chittagong. The Chittagong area had seen some unrest and insurgency around the end of the 20th century that was said to have been initiated by the indigenous people demanding political power and control over the region. Even today, the area is somewhat militarised in its political history, despite having made a peace accord with the leaders in 1997. 

During the partition of India and Pakistan,Eastern Bengal was made as East pakistan.later India helped Bangladesh gain independence in 1971. After it gained independence, its large Muslim population stayed back in Bangladesh. Many Hindus that earlier resided in the Bengali-dominated region shifted to the neighbouring areas that we know today as the Indian states of Tripura, Assam, and West Bengal. This created a significant impact on the population of India and became a cause for concern as the resources, and economic condition of India were not in a very good state at the time. 

6 Distinct Seasons Of Bangladesh

Unlike the usual number of 4 seasons that most tropical and subtropical regions experience, Bangladesh is said to have 6 distinct seasons for the reasons we will look into.

Bangladesh has 6 distinct seasons – Grisma (Summer), Barsa (monsoon), Sharat (autumn), Hemanta (late autumn), Shhit (winter), and Basanta (Spring), which are Bengali names for all the seasons.

The 6 distinct seasons are divided, considering that the Bengali year begins in summer around mid-April to mid-June when the weather is hot and dry. The monsoon spreads from mid-June to mid-August. The early autumn period lasts from mid-August to mid-October. The late autumn season is from mid-October to mid-December. Winter starts from mid-December to mid-February, and it is the coolest and most pleasant time of the year in the country. Finally, spring arrives around mid-February and stays till mid-April. 

Conclusion 

Bangladesh is a country with a large Muslim population, 6 distinct seasons, and is home to Royal Bengal Tigers. It has its own unique urban and wild environment. This South Asian country has a steady economic growth with its key export sectors such as textiles, shipbuilding, and seafood majorly contributing to its economy. It has been estimated that by 2041, Bangladesh will enter the upper-middle-income status, thus, will possibly become the first South Asian country to do so. There is no doubt that Bangladesh has a rich culture and heritage and is home to one of the unique ecosystems in the world.