Bangladesh emerged as an independent and sovereign country in 1971 following a nine month war of liberation. It is one of the largest deltas of the world with a total area of 147,570 sq. km. With a unique communal harmony, Bangladesh has a population of about 146.6 million (SVRS), making it one of the densely populated countries of the world. The majority (about 88%) of the people are Muslim. Over 98% of the people speak in Bangla. English, however, is widely spoken. The country is covered with a network of rivers and canals forming a maze of interconnecting channels. Being an active partner, Bangladesh plays vital role in the international and regional forum, particularly in the UN, Commonwealth, D-8 Summit and South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
· Full name: People's Republic of Bangladesh
· Population: 146.6 million (UN, 2010)
· Capital and largest city: Dhaka
· Area: 143,998 sq km (55,598 sq miles)
· Major language: Bengali
· Major religions: Islam, Hinduism
· Life expectancy: 67 years (men), 69 years (women) (UN)
· Monetary unit: 1 taka = 100 paisa
· Main exports: Garments, fish, jute goods, leather products
· GNI per capita: US $590 (World Bank, 2009)
· Internet domain: .bd
. International dialing code: +880
Summary of Business costs of Bangladesh (Click me)
The cost of doing business in Bangladesh is highly competitiv in the region. Please click on the following link summarizes the relevant costs typically incurred by businesses.
Summary of Business costs of Bangladesh (Click me)
The cost of doing business in Bangladesh is highly competitiv in the region. Please click on the following link summarizes the relevant costs typically incurred by businesses.
Why Bangladesh competitive market for business ? (Click me)
Bangladesh is a winning combination with its competitive market, business-friendly environment and cost structure that can give you the best returns.
Bangladesh is a winning combination with its competitive market, business-friendly environment and cost structure that can give you the best returns.
- Industrious low-cost workforce
- Strategic location, regional connectivity and worldwide access
- Strong local market and growth
- Low cost of energy
- Proven export competitiveness
- Competitive incentives
- Export processing zones
- Positive climate
Finance and Banking System
Expatriate Living Conditions
Transport Infrastructures
Year | Import (Billion | Export (Billion |
2001-02 | 8.54 | 5.99 |
2002-03 | 9.66 | 6.55 |
2003-04 | 10.90 | 7.60 |
2004-05 | 13.15 | 8.65 |
2005-06 | 14.75 | 10.53 |
2006-07 | 17.16 | 12.18 |
2007-08 | 20.37 | 14.11 |
2008-09 | 21.44 | 15.57 |
• Fruits • Leather • Garments • Vegetable • Jute Products • ICT Products
• Handicrafts • Woven Garments • Knitwear • Frozen Fish • Food Products
• Bicycle • Tea • Potteries • Ceramics Products • Ship building
• Medicine roducts• Home Textiles
Some useful link of Bangladesh Government
Government Of The Peoples Republic of Bangladesh
www.bangladesh.gov.bd
Export Promotion Bureau
www.epb.gov.bd
Bangladesh Tariff Commission
www.bdtariffcom.org
Bangladesh Tea Board
www.teaboard.gov.bd
Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms
www.roc.gov.bd
Trading Corporation of Bangladesh
www.tcb.gov.bd
Sadharan Bima Corporation
www.sbc.gov.bd
Institute of Cost and Management Accounts of Bangladesh
www.icmab.org.bd
Institute of Chartered Accounts of Bangladesh
www.icab.org.bd
Bangladesh Bank
www.bangladesh-bank.org
Board of Investment (BOI)
www.boi.gov.bd
National Board of Revenue
www.nbr-bd.org
Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industries
www.fbcci-bd.org
Office of Chief Controller of Imports and Exports (CCI&E)
www.ccie.gov.bd
Ministry of Commerce of Bangladesh
www.mincom.gov.bd
