# Bangladesh (BD)

**Capital:** Dhaka  
**Currency:** Bangladesh Taka (BDT) (BDT)  
**Population:** 173'000'000  
**Area:** 148'460 km²

Bangladesh (ISO-Code: BD) is located in South Asia, nestled between India and Myanmar, with a coastline along the Bay of Bengal. Politically, the country is a parliamentary republic with challenging government structures and growing economic significance in the region. The climate is subtropical-monsoonal, characterized by hot summers, humid rainy seasons, and mild winters. Economically, Bangladesh is heavily focused on textile and apparel production, agriculture, and services, with clothing exports accounting for the majority of foreign exchange earnings. Foreign trade is centered on clothing, leather goods, and agricultural products, while the country is heavily reliant on imports for machinery, energy, consumer goods, and raw materials. Bangladesh plays a significant transit role for regional trade through ports such as Chittagong and Mongla, as well as inland waterways. The national currency is the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT), which governs national payment transactions. The logistical infrastructure includes road, rail, and waterways that efficiently support the transport of goods. Thanks to its geographical location and growing economy, Bangladesh is a central player in trade and logistics in South Asia.

**Top Import Partners:** CN, IN, SG, JP, ID

**Top Export Partners:** US, DE, ES, GB, FR

**Top Import Goods:** Maschinen, Textrilrohstoffe, Erdölprodukte, Chemikalien, Metalle

**Top Export Goods:** Bekleidung + Textilien, Jute, Lederwaren, Fisch, Heimtextilien

**Key Airports:**
- [Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/hazrat-shahjalal-international-airport-dac)
- [Barisal Airport (BZL)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/barisal-airport-bzl)
- [Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/coxs-bazar-airport-cxb)
- [Ishurdi Airport (IRD)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/ishurdi-airport-ird)
- [Jessore Airport (JSR)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/jessore-airport-jsr)
- [Osmany International Airport (ZYL)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/osmany-international-airport-zyl)
- [Saidpur Airport (SPD)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/saidpur-airport-spd)
- [Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/shah-amanat-international-airport-cgp)
- [Shah Mokhdum Airport (RJH)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/shah-mokhdum-airport-rjh)
- [Bogra Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/bogra-airport-3914)

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