Population: 157,826,578 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: Bengali 98%, Other 2%
Religions: Muslim 89%, Hindu 10%, Other 1%
Languages: Bangla 99%, Other 1%
Area: 148,460 sq km (slightly smaller than Iowa)
Government Type: Parliamentary Republic
National Capital: Dhaka
Currency: Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
School Certificate (SC) | 10 years |
Higher School Certificate (HSC) | 12 years |
2-Year Bachelor’s Degree (pass) | 2 years |
3-Year Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) | 3 years |
4-Year Bachelor’s Degree
| 4 years |
5-Year Bachelor’s Degree | 5 years |
Master’s Degree | 2 years |
Doctor of Literature or Science | 3 years requiring 14 years of prior education |
Doctor of Philosophy or Laws | 3-4 years requiring 17 years of prior education for entry |
Indigenous Scale | US Equivalent |
60-100% First Division | A |
45-59% Second Division | B |
33%-44% Third Division (pass) | C |
0-32% 60 | F |
Indigenous Scale | US Equivalent |
60-100% First Division | A |
45-59% Second Division | B |
0-44% | F |
Indigenous Scale | US Equivalent |
60-100% First Division | A |
45-59% Second Division | B |
33%-44% Third Division (pass) | C |
0-32% 60 | F |
