VITAL STATISTICS

Shortly Vital Statistics Of Bangladesh Official Name : People’s Republic of Bangladesh Area : 144,000 square kilometers Capital : Dhaka Government : Parliamentary democracy Currency : Taka (approximately 70 Taka=USD 1) Language : Bangla National Days : National Martyrs Day - February 21 Independence Day - March 21 Victory Day - December 16 Population : 2006 estimate: 147 million Principal Crop : Rice National Bird : Magpie Robin National Fish : Hilsa National Fruit : Jackfruit Favorite Meal : Fish curry Seasons : 6 seasons each 2 months long Spring, Stormy, Monsoon, Steamy, Foggy, Winter