Geography and people
Located in south Asia on the Ganges River delta, Bangladesh borders the Bay of Bengal, India and Myanmar. Around 155 million people live here, making it the 9th most populous countries in the world, and one of the most densely populated countries.
Bangladesh sits in one of the most disaster-prone areas of the world. Frequent cyclones and floods have killed thousands and impeded economic growth for decades.
About 45 percent of the population works in agriculture, growing rice, wheat, sugarcane, potatoes as well as other crops. Natural resources include arable land, coal, natural gas and timber.
Most of the population consider themselves Bengali. Bangla, often known as Bengali, is the official language. English is also spoken.
Population
Life expectancy
Literacy rate
Access to safe water
Average annual income
School enrollment
Our Achievements in Bangladesh
World Vision’s work began in Bangladesh (then known as East Pakistan) in 1970 following a flood and cyclone disaster. Since then, some of World Vision’s major accomplishments include:
Economic Development
Helping people rebuild their homes after the civil war with West Pakistan after 1971.
Emergency
Providing food, clothing, housing, medical services and rebuilding assistance for people affected by floods since the 1980s.
Child Rights
Forming child forums where children can learn about their rights and become instigators of change since the turn of the century.
Nutrition
Working with mothers to encourage breastfeeding and run training sessions to teach them how to prepare balanced and nutritious meals for their children since 2010.
