Monday, June 29, 2009
Bangladesh Profile
Official Name
The People's Republic of Bangladesh.
Capital
Dhaka (Metropolitan area 590sq. miles or 949 sq. kilometers)
President
Professor Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed
Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina
Geographical Location: In South Asia: between 20° 34' and 26° 38' north latitude and between 88° 01' and 92° 41' east longitude: consists of flat fertile alluvial land.
Boundaries:
North
India (West Bengal and Meghalaya)
West
India (West Bengal)
East
India (Tripura and Assam) and Myanmar
South
Bay of Bengal
Flag description: Green with a large red disk slightly to the hoist side of center.
Area:
Total:
1,47,570 sq km
Land Usage:
Arable Land:
73%
Permanent crops:
2%
Permanent pastures:
5%
Forest and woodland:
15%
Other:
5%
Administrative Units:
Division -6, District -64, Police Station -507, City Corporation - 4, Unions -4,484 , Villages -87,319, Households- 2,53,6,2321
Standard Time:
GMT + 6 hours
Climate:
tropical cool, dry winters (October to March); hot, humid
Summer (March to June):
cool, rainy monsoon (June to October)
Climactic Variations:
Winter (Dec-February) temperature: Average maximum 29°C, average minimum l1°CSummer (April-June) temperature: average maximum 34°C, average minimum 21°C
Rainfall:
1194 mm to 3454 mm (average during monsoon, mid-June to mid-August)
Humidity:
Highest 99% (July), Lowest 36% (December and January)
Vegetation:
Grassland, mixed evergreen and evergreen
People:
Population
12,92,47,233 (Jan 22, 2001)
Male
6,58,41,419
Female
6,34,05,814
Sex ratio
103.8
Population Density
834/sq.km
Population Growth
1.48% (in the 2001 census over 1991 census)
Religion:
Muslim:
88.3 %
Hindu:
10.5 %
Buddhist:
0.6 %
Christian:
0.3 %
Language:95 percent Bengali. 5 percent other dialects, English is widely spoken.Ethnic groups:Predominantly mixed group of Proto Austroloids/Dravidians, Mongoloids and Aryans.
Food:Staple diet - rice, vegetable, pulses, meat and fish.
Major Cities: Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Comilla, Barisal and Sylhet.
Principal Crops and Fruits:Rice, Jute, Wheat, Tobacco, Sugarcane,Tea, Pulses, Oilseeds, Spices, Potatoes, Vegetables, Bananas, Mango, Coconut and Jack Fruit.
Principal Rivers: Padma, Brahmaputra, Jamuna, Meghna, Karnaphulli, Teesta, etc. (total 230 rivers including tributaries).
Mineral resources: Natural gas, limestone, hard rock, coal, lignite silica sand, white clay, radio-active sand,Oil.Human resources: A substantial manpower reserve of well trained and skilled engineers, economists, technic in physicians, accountants and other professionals; trained administrative and managerial personnel; abundant, cheap, easily trained and adaptable, hard working, intelligent and youthful labour force; labour wage rates between US$ 1.5-2.0 per day.
HistoryRecorded history traceable to the 4th century B.C. with clear evidence of flourishing civilization consisting of cities,palaces, temples, forts, seats of learning and monasteries
1200 A.D
Advent of the Muslims, enjoying periods of prosperity under Muslim rule.
17th century
A time of economic well being.
1757
Beginning of British colonial rule.
1947
Departure of the British from Indian subcontinent; Bangladesh becomes "East Bengal/East Pakistan as part of Pakistan".
1971
Emergence of the sovereign state of Bangladesh through 9 months of armed struggle against Pakistani occupation forces.
Form of Government
The country has a parliamentary form of government headed by the Prime Minister. The President is the constitutional head of the state.
Principal Industries:Garments, Jute, Cotton, Textile, Tea, Paper, Newsprint, Cement, Fertilizer, Sugar, Engineering, Electrical Cables, Leather and Fish.
Principal Exports:Ready-made garments, Jute and Jute Products, Tea,Fish, Leather, Frozen food ,Chemical fertilizer etc.
Principal imports: Wheat, Oilseeds, Crude Petroleum, Raw cotton, Edible oil, Petroleum products, Fertilizer, Staple fibers, Yarn, Iron and Steel, Electrical goods, Mechinery, Electronics.
Sea ports: Chittagong and Mongla.
Inland river ports: Dhaka, Narayanganj, Chandpur, Barisal, Khulna, Bhairab, Sirajgonj etc.Airports: Dhaka, Chittagong, Jessore, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Barisal, Cox's Bazar and Syedpur.
Radio Stations: Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Sylhet, Comilla, Rangamati and Thakurgaon.
TV Station: Dhaka, Chittagong.
Satellite Stations: Betbunia (Chittagong) and Talibabad (Dhaka) for international telecommunication
Educational Institutions(1999): Universities-30, Medical Colleges-24, Bangladesh Institute of Technology-4, Colleges-2288, Polytechnic Institute-20, Secondary School-14069, Primary School-65610
Electricity : 220 Volts A.C. in all cities and towns.
Tourist Season: October to March.
Main Tourist Attractions: Colourful tribal life of Hill Tracts, World's longest Sea beach at Cox's Bazar, Centuries old historical sites at Dhaka, Paharpur, Mainamati, Mohasthangar, Sundarban the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger, Largest tea garden, riverine life etc.
Wearing Apparels: Tropical in summer and light woolen in winter
National Day:26th March
Victory Day: 16th December
© All rights reserved. BASHUNDHARA GROUP 2003
The People's Republic of Bangladesh.
Capital
Dhaka (Metropolitan area 590sq. miles or 949 sq. kilometers)
President
Professor Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed
Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina
Geographical Location: In South Asia: between 20° 34' and 26° 38' north latitude and between 88° 01' and 92° 41' east longitude: consists of flat fertile alluvial land.
Boundaries:
North
India (West Bengal and Meghalaya)
West
India (West Bengal)
East
India (Tripura and Assam) and Myanmar
South
Bay of Bengal
Flag description: Green with a large red disk slightly to the hoist side of center.
Area:
Total:
1,47,570 sq km
Land Usage:
Arable Land:
73%
Permanent crops:
2%
Permanent pastures:
5%
Forest and woodland:
15%
Other:
5%
Administrative Units:
Division -6, District -64, Police Station -507, City Corporation - 4, Unions -4,484 , Villages -87,319, Households- 2,53,6,2321
Standard Time:
GMT + 6 hours
Climate:
tropical cool, dry winters (October to March); hot, humid
Summer (March to June):
cool, rainy monsoon (June to October)
Climactic Variations:
Winter (Dec-February) temperature: Average maximum 29°C, average minimum l1°CSummer (April-June) temperature: average maximum 34°C, average minimum 21°C
Rainfall:
1194 mm to 3454 mm (average during monsoon, mid-June to mid-August)
Humidity:
Highest 99% (July), Lowest 36% (December and January)
Vegetation:
Grassland, mixed evergreen and evergreen
People:
Population
12,92,47,233 (Jan 22, 2001)
Male
6,58,41,419
Female
6,34,05,814
Sex ratio
103.8
Population Density
834/sq.km
Population Growth
1.48% (in the 2001 census over 1991 census)
Religion:
Muslim:
88.3 %
Hindu:
10.5 %
Buddhist:
0.6 %
Christian:
0.3 %
Language:95 percent Bengali. 5 percent other dialects, English is widely spoken.Ethnic groups:Predominantly mixed group of Proto Austroloids/Dravidians, Mongoloids and Aryans.
Food:Staple diet - rice, vegetable, pulses, meat and fish.
Major Cities: Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Comilla, Barisal and Sylhet.
Principal Crops and Fruits:Rice, Jute, Wheat, Tobacco, Sugarcane,Tea, Pulses, Oilseeds, Spices, Potatoes, Vegetables, Bananas, Mango, Coconut and Jack Fruit.
Principal Rivers: Padma, Brahmaputra, Jamuna, Meghna, Karnaphulli, Teesta, etc. (total 230 rivers including tributaries).
Mineral resources: Natural gas, limestone, hard rock, coal, lignite silica sand, white clay, radio-active sand,Oil.Human resources: A substantial manpower reserve of well trained and skilled engineers, economists, technic in physicians, accountants and other professionals; trained administrative and managerial personnel; abundant, cheap, easily trained and adaptable, hard working, intelligent and youthful labour force; labour wage rates between US$ 1.5-2.0 per day.
HistoryRecorded history traceable to the 4th century B.C. with clear evidence of flourishing civilization consisting of cities,palaces, temples, forts, seats of learning and monasteries
1200 A.D
Advent of the Muslims, enjoying periods of prosperity under Muslim rule.
17th century
A time of economic well being.
1757
Beginning of British colonial rule.
1947
Departure of the British from Indian subcontinent; Bangladesh becomes "East Bengal/East Pakistan as part of Pakistan".
1971
Emergence of the sovereign state of Bangladesh through 9 months of armed struggle against Pakistani occupation forces.
Form of Government
The country has a parliamentary form of government headed by the Prime Minister. The President is the constitutional head of the state.
Principal Industries:Garments, Jute, Cotton, Textile, Tea, Paper, Newsprint, Cement, Fertilizer, Sugar, Engineering, Electrical Cables, Leather and Fish.
Principal Exports:Ready-made garments, Jute and Jute Products, Tea,Fish, Leather, Frozen food ,Chemical fertilizer etc.
Principal imports: Wheat, Oilseeds, Crude Petroleum, Raw cotton, Edible oil, Petroleum products, Fertilizer, Staple fibers, Yarn, Iron and Steel, Electrical goods, Mechinery, Electronics.
Sea ports: Chittagong and Mongla.
Inland river ports: Dhaka, Narayanganj, Chandpur, Barisal, Khulna, Bhairab, Sirajgonj etc.Airports: Dhaka, Chittagong, Jessore, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Barisal, Cox's Bazar and Syedpur.
Radio Stations: Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Sylhet, Comilla, Rangamati and Thakurgaon.
TV Station: Dhaka, Chittagong.
Satellite Stations: Betbunia (Chittagong) and Talibabad (Dhaka) for international telecommunication
Educational Institutions(1999): Universities-30, Medical Colleges-24, Bangladesh Institute of Technology-4, Colleges-2288, Polytechnic Institute-20, Secondary School-14069, Primary School-65610
Electricity : 220 Volts A.C. in all cities and towns.
Tourist Season: October to March.
Main Tourist Attractions: Colourful tribal life of Hill Tracts, World's longest Sea beach at Cox's Bazar, Centuries old historical sites at Dhaka, Paharpur, Mainamati, Mohasthangar, Sundarban the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger, Largest tea garden, riverine life etc.
Wearing Apparels: Tropical in summer and light woolen in winter
National Day:26th March
Victory Day: 16th December
© All rights reserved. BASHUNDHARA GROUP 2003
Sunday, June 28, 2009
ntv
NTV International Television Channel Ltd. BSEC BHABAN (6th Floor), 102 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka-1215, Bangladesh. Phone : 9143381-5 Fax : 880-2-9143386-7
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ATN Bangla
ATN Bangla carried Bangla with all its richness to the doorsteps of international community through the satellite channel. Commercially satellite came in 1995 in this country bringing in new technology and new format of entertainment. People jumped on the new channels and foreign culture. There was no satellite channel in Bengali at that time. The new generation started growing considerably influenced by the foreign culture. Bangla, Bengali and Bangladesh started loosing attraction to the new generation. 15th July, 1997.
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bangla vision
BanglaVision, a satellite TV channel, is owned by Shamol Bangla Media Limited. BanglaVision began its formal transmission on 31 March 2006 through satellite Telstar 10. Since then the channel is continuing non-stop transmission for 24-hours everyday and we are putting on air various programmes and news bulletins. Bangla Vision: Noor Tower, 1/F, Free School Street 110, Bir Uttam C R Dutta Road, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh. Telephone: 880-2-8653175-8, 880-2-8653175-8 (Ext-1654,1658,1652) Fax: 880-2-8653173
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