Bangladesh: Difference between revisions

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}}'''[[Bangladesh]]''' is a country in [[South Asia]], bordered by [[India]] on the west, north, and east, [[Myanmar]] on the southeast, and the Bay of Bengal on the south. With a population of over 170 million, it is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Its capital and largest city is Dhaka.

}}'''[[Bangladesh]]''' is a country in South Asia, bordered by [[India]] on the west, north, and east, Myanmar on the southeast, and the Bay of Bengal on the south. With a population of over 170 million, it is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Its capital and largest city is Dhaka.

== Geography and Climate ==

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== Historical Background ==

The region now known as Bangladesh was part of ancient Bengal, a rich center of trade and culture. It was successively ruled by the Mauryas, Guptas, Palas, and [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]]. Under British colonial rule, it became part of the Bengal Presidency. After the [[Partition of India]] in 1947, it became East Pakistan, part of the newly formed [[Pakistan]]. Due to political and linguistic discrimination by West Pakistan, a liberation movement emerged. In 1971, following a brutal conflict and genocide, Bangladesh declared independence after the Bangladesh Liberation War supported by [[India]]. It became an independent republic on 16 December 1971.

The region now known as Bangladesh was part of ancient Bengal, a rich center of trade and culture. It was successively ruled by the Mauryas, Guptas, Palas, and [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]]. Under British colonial rule, it became part of the Bengal Presidency. After the Partition of India in 1947, it became East Pakistan, part of the newly formed [[Pakistan]]. Due to political and linguistic discrimination by West Pakistan, a liberation movement emerged. In 1971, following a brutal conflict and genocide, Bangladesh declared independence after the Bangladesh Liberation War supported by [[India]]. It became an independent republic on 16 December 1971.

== Politics and Government ==

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== Society and Culture ==

Most of the population are ethnic Bengalis who speak [[Bengali ~~language|Bengali]]~~ (Bangla), the official language. [[Islam]] is the dominant religion, with a significant [[Hindu]] minority and smaller groups of [[Buddhists]] and [[Christians]]. Bangladesh has a rich cultural tradition in music, poetry, and visual arts, influenced by figures like [[Rabindranath Tagore]] and Kazi Nazrul Islam. Major festivals include Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year), Eid al-Fitr, and Language Movement Day on 21 February.

Most of the population are ethnic Bengalis who speak Bengali (Bangla), the official language. Islam is the dominant religion, with a significant Hindu minority and smaller groups of Buddhists and Christians. Bangladesh has a rich cultural tradition in music, poetry, and visual arts, influenced by figures like [[Rabindranath Tagore]] and Kazi Nazrul Islam. Major festivals include Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year), Eid al-Fitr, and Language Movement Day on 21 February.

== Education and Development ==

Bangladesh has made progress in literacy and access to education, especially for girls. Leading universities include the [[University of Dhaka]] and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). However, the nation continues to face issues in terms of education quality, infrastructure, and access in rural areas.

Bangladesh has made progress in literacy and access to education, especially for girls. Leading universities include the University of Dhaka and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). However, the nation continues to face issues in terms of education quality, infrastructure, and access in rural areas.

== Foreign Relations ==

Bangladesh maintains diplomatic relations with nations across the globe. It is a member of the [[United Nations]], [[SAARC]], OIC, and the Commonwealth of Nations. Relations with [[India]] are mostly positive, especially in trade and security, although disputes over water sharing and migration occasionally surface.

Bangladesh maintains diplomatic relations with nations across the globe. It is a member of the United Nations, SAARC, OIC, and the Commonwealth of Nations. Relations with [[India]] are mostly positive, especially in trade and security, although disputes over water sharing and migration occasionally surface.

== Modern Challenges ==

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-}}'''[[Bangladesh]]''' is a country in [[South Asia]], bordered by [[India]] on the west, north, and east, [[Myanmar]] on the southeast, and the Bay of Bengal on the south. With a population of over 170 million, it is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Its capital and largest city is Dhaka.
+}}'''[[Bangladesh]]''' is a country in South Asia, bordered by [[India]] on the west, north, and east, Myanmar on the southeast, and the Bay of Bengal on the south. With a population of over 170 million, it is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Its capital and largest city is Dhaka.
 == Geography and Climate ==
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 == Historical Background ==
-The region now known as Bangladesh was part of ancient Bengal, a rich center of trade and culture. It was successively ruled by the Mauryas, Guptas, Palas, and [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]]. Under British colonial rule, it became part of the Bengal Presidency. After the [[Partition of India]] in 1947, it became East Pakistan, part of the newly formed [[Pakistan]]. Due to political and linguistic discrimination by West Pakistan, a liberation movement emerged. In 1971, following a brutal conflict and genocide, Bangladesh declared independence after the Bangladesh Liberation War supported by [[India]]. It became an independent republic on 16 December 1971.
+The region now known as Bangladesh was part of ancient Bengal, a rich center of trade and culture. It was successively ruled by the Mauryas, Guptas, Palas, and [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]]. Under British colonial rule, it became part of the Bengal Presidency. After the Partition of India in 1947, it became East Pakistan, part of the newly formed [[Pakistan]]. Due to political and linguistic discrimination by West Pakistan, a liberation movement emerged. In 1971, following a brutal conflict and genocide, Bangladesh declared independence after the Bangladesh Liberation War supported by [[India]]. It became an independent republic on 16 December 1971.
 == Politics and Government ==
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 == Society and Culture ==
-Most of the population are ethnic Bengalis who speak [[Bengali language|Bengali]] (Bangla), the official language. [[Islam]] is the dominant religion, with a significant [[Hindu]] minority and smaller groups of [[Buddhists]] and [[Christians]]. Bangladesh has a rich cultural tradition in music, poetry, and visual arts, influenced by figures like [[Rabindranath Tagore]] and Kazi Nazrul Islam. Major festivals include Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year), Eid al-Fitr, and Language Movement Day on 21 February.
+Most of the population are ethnic Bengalis who speak Bengali (Bangla), the official language. Islam is the dominant religion, with a significant Hindu minority and smaller groups of Buddhists and Christians. Bangladesh has a rich cultural tradition in music, poetry, and visual arts, influenced by figures like [[Rabindranath Tagore]] and Kazi Nazrul Islam. Major festivals include Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year), Eid al-Fitr, and Language Movement Day on 21 February.
 == Education and Development ==
-Bangladesh has made progress in literacy and access to education, especially for girls. Leading universities include the [[University of Dhaka]] and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). However, the nation continues to face issues in terms of education quality, infrastructure, and access in rural areas.
+Bangladesh has made progress in literacy and access to education, especially for girls. Leading universities include the University of Dhaka and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). However, the nation continues to face issues in terms of education quality, infrastructure, and access in rural areas.
 == Foreign Relations ==
-Bangladesh maintains diplomatic relations with nations across the globe. It is a member of the [[United Nations]], [[SAARC]], OIC, and the Commonwealth of Nations. Relations with [[India]] are mostly positive, especially in trade and security, although disputes over water sharing and migration occasionally surface.
+Bangladesh maintains diplomatic relations with nations across the globe. It is a member of the United Nations, SAARC, OIC, and the Commonwealth of Nations. Relations with [[India]] are mostly positive, especially in trade and security, although disputes over water sharing and migration occasionally surface.
 == Modern Challenges ==