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Bangladesh

People's Republic of Bangladesh

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Bangladesh is listed in Southern Asia, within Asia. Its capital is Dhaka. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalDhaka
RegionAsia
ISO alpha-2BD
ISO alpha-3BGD
Currency code(s)BDT
Language code(s)bn
Calling code(s)+880
Country-code TLD.bd
Area147,570 km²

Where is Bangladesh?

For broad geographic classification, Bangladesh is grouped under Asia and the subregion Southern Asia. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Bangladesh?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is BD, while the three-letter code is BGD. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Bangladesh has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: Myanmar, India. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.