Bangladesh
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Dhaka
- Population: approx. 173 million
- Languages: Bengali (Bangla, official)
- Area: 148,460 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+6 (BST)
- Currency: Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
- Flag Colors: Green with a red disc offset slightly to the hoist
- National Holiday: March 26 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Amar Shonar Bangla
- Neighboring Countries: India, Myanmar
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Dhaka
- Chittagong (Chattogram)
- Khulna
- Rajshahi
- Sylhet
- Bogra
- Comilla
- Mymensingh
- Barisal
- Rangpur
- Narayanganj
- Gazipur
- Tongi
- Jessore
- Dinajpur
Top 15 Highlights
- Sundarbans National Park (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Cox's Bazar Beach (World's longest natural sand beach)
- Srimangal (Tea Capital of Bangladesh)
- Sajek Valley (Bandarban Hill Tracts)
- Lalbagh Fort (Dhaka)
- Somapura Mahavihara at Paharpur (UNESCO)
- St. Martin's Island (Tropical Coral Isle)
- Ahsan Manzil (The Pink Palace, Dhaka)
- Jaflong Stone Collection Point (Sylhet)
- Baitul Mukarram National Mosque
- Sixty Dome Mosque (Shat Gombuj Masjid - UNESCO)
- Boga Lake & Bandarban Range
- Mahasthangarh Ancient Archaeological Site
- Ratargul Freshwater Swamp Forest
- Kaptai Lake (Rangamati)
Climate and Nature
Bangladesh is characterized by a tropical monsoon climate with mild winters, hot summers, and heavy monsoon downpours (June to October). Geography is dominated by the Bengal Delta formed by the Padma, Jamuna, and Meghna rivers. Nature encompasses mangrove forests, rolling tea estates, and expansive river systems.
Culture and Gastronomy
Bengali culture features a rich literary and artistic tradition, historically influenced by poets like Rabindranath Tagore. Gastronomy is inseparable from rice and freshwater fish ("Fish and rice make a Bengali"). Signature dishes include Ilish Bhapa (hilsa fish in mustard sauce), Kacchi Biryani, Panta Ilish, and sweet delicacies such as Rasgulla and Mishti Doi.
Economy
Bangladesh represents one of South Asia's fastest-growing economies. The ready-made garment (RMG) manufacturing sector constitutes the primary engine of export earnings. Agriculture (rice, jute, tea), pharmaceutical manufacturing, and international remittances provide additional foundational strength.
Did you know?
- Cox's Bazar Beach stretches uninterrupted for 120 kilometers, making it the longest natural sea beach in the world.
- The Sundarbans mangrove forest is the largest of its kind on Earth and forms the primary natural habitat of the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger.
- Bangladesh is the world's second-largest exporter of readymade garments, trailing only China.
- Bengali is the only language in history for which people sacrificed their lives in a national movement, inspiring UNESCO's International Mother Language Day.
- The concept of modern microfinance and microcredit pioneered by the Grameen Bank and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus originated in Bangladesh.
Live footage: Discover Bangladesh via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Bangladesh and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Bangladesh: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Bangladesh: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Bangladesh in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
