Bangladesh: General
Bangladesh: General
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The People's Republic of Bangladesh is located in South Asia.
India is on all sides except for the Bay of Bengal to the south and a small border with Burma (Myanmar) to the far southeast.
(Last updated on 2011-12-29)
GMT +6 hours
Bangladesh does not use Daylight Saving Time adjustments.
Time Zone: BST - Bangladesh Standard Time
(Last updated on 2011-12-22)
Country Code: +880
Select City Codes: Dakha (or "Dacca") the capital) (2), Chittagong (31), Khulna (41), Rajshahi (721), Sylhet (821), Mymensingh (Nasirabad) (91), Comilla (81) Rangpur (521) and Barisal (431).
(Last updated on 2011-12-27)
The official unit of currency is the taka (BDT - Tk), divided into 100 poisha.
(Last updated on 2011-12-22)
Check Median Foreign Currency Exchange Rate applicable between two currencies desired to be exchanged.
Caution: Currency exchange rates are subject to change at very short notice.
Quotes for exchange rates are expressed in terms of selling (offer or asking price for foreign currency), or buying (bid for buying foreign currency), always seen from the side of the exchange or bank handling the transaction.
Rates for selling and buying may differ substantially.
Restrictions in currency exchange may also apply depending on the country and currency.
Verify the currently applicable exchange rate with your bank.
(Last updated on 2012-02-02)
Bengali is the official language.
(Last updated on 2011-12-22)
The Official System of Weight and Measures is the British Imperial System. However, some "local units" of weights and measures are still in use:
1 maund = 82.28 pounds (37.29 kilograms)
1 seer = 2.057 pounds (932 grams)
1 tola = 180 grains (11.66 grams)
(Last updated on 2011-12-22)
Read this overview of Bangladesh Economic Data.
(Last updated on 2011-12-22)
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