ASIA

BD flag Bangladesh

Level 3 — Reconsider Travel
Population 169.8 million
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 123.00 BDT
Advisory Level 3
GDP/Capita $2,593
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 22, 2026
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About BangladeshOverview, geography, and key facts
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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.

Capital Dhaka
Population 169.8 million
Area 147,570 km²
Languages Bengali
Currency Bangladeshi taka (BDT)
GDP/Capita $2,593
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 3 — Reconsider Travel

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