Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a sovereign state in South Asia. It is located at the apex of the Bay of Bengal, bordered by the Republic of India and Burma (Myanmar) on its north, west and east, and separated from Nepal and Bhutan by India's narrow Siliguri corridor. Together with the neighbouring Indian state of West Bengal, it makes up the ethno-linguistic region of Bengal. The name Bangladesh means "Country of Bengal" in the official Bengali language.

Did you know that:
1. The Royal Bengal Tiger is Bangladesh’s national animal.
2. Cricket is the most popular sport in the country.
3. More than half of Bangladesh’s population is composed of farmers.
4. There are more than 2,000 periodicals and daily newspapers published in Bangladesh. However, the country’s average constant readership is only at 15%.
5. Bangladesh is sometimes called “the playground of seasons” because it has six – not four – separate seasons, which it calls grismo (summer), barsha (rainy), sharat (autumn), hemanto (cool), sheet (winter), and bashonto (spring).
6. In Bangladesh, the left hand is considered unclean, so always use your right hand when eating or passing food, drinks – or business cards!
7. The people of Bangladesh seldom smile. This is not because they are unfriendly but because smiling much is considered a sign of immaturity.