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Bangladesh
bang-gluh-DEHSH
Bangladesh (name) means a country in South Asia, bordered mostly by India, with its capital at Dhaka. Example: “Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.”
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A country in South Asia, bordered mostly by India, with its capital at Dhaka.
"Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world."
How to use Bangladesh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA South Asian nation formed from what was once East Pakistan, gaining independence in 1971.
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Etymology
From Bengali Bangladesh, literally "the land of Bengal," combining Bangla ("Bengali") with desh ("country").
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What does “Bangladesh” mean?
The word “Bangladesh” means a country in South Asia, bordered mostly by India, with its capital at Dhaka. In plain terms, a South Asian nation formed from what was once East Pakistan, gaining independence in 1971.
How do you pronounce “Bangladesh”?
“Bangladesh” is pronounced bang-gluh-DEHSH (/ˌbæŋ.ɡləˈdɛʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bangladesh” in a sentence?
Here is “Bangladesh” used in a sentence: “Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.”
What part of speech is “Bangladesh”?
“Bangladesh” is a name.
Is “Bangladesh” a common word?
“Bangladesh” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital city of Bangladesh?
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka. It is the country's largest city and its main political and economic centre.
Which region of the world is Bangladesh in?
Bangladesh is a country in South Asia. It lies to the east of India, sharing most of its land border with that country.
Which countries border Bangladesh?
Bangladesh is bordered mostly by India, which runs along the majority of its frontier. It also shares a smaller border with Myanmar in the southeast.
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