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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh at a glance

    Capital city

    Dhaka

    Population

    173.6 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $550/month (Numbeo/Crowdsourced, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Partly Free, score 40/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.12/5 — rank 93/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Bengali

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    People & culture

    Bangladesh is a land defined by its shimmering waterways and the vibrant energy of its people. Bengali culture is rooted in a profound love for poetry and music, and you will find the hospitality of locals to be exceptionally warm.