ASIA

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Level 3 — Reconsider Travel

Advisory Level Level 3

Exchange Rate 1 USD = 123.00 BDT

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Last Updated Jan 20, 2026

About Bangladesh

Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world and among the most densely populated with a population of over 174 million within an area of 148,460 square kilometres (57,320 sq mi). Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the north, west, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. It has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal to its south and is separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor, and from China by the Indian state of Sikkim to its north. Dhaka, the capital and largest city, is the nation's political, financial, and cultural centre. Chittagong is the second-largest city and the busiest port of the country.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Dhaka

Population 169.8 million

Area 147,570 km²

Language Bengali

Currency Bangladeshi taka

GDP/Capita $2,593

Travel Advisory

Reconsider travel due to serious risks. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to certain areas.

Currency & Economy

Currency: Bangladeshi taka (BDT)
Exchange Rate: 1 USD = 123.00 BDT
GDP: $450.1B
GDP per Capita: $2,593

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 22,755 BDT

Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy: 74.7 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region: Asia
Capital: Dhaka
Area: 147,570 km²
Population: 169,828,911
Timezone: UTC+06:00
Languages: Bengali
Calling Code: +880
Drives On: Left
ISO Code: BD