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Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world and among the most densely populated with a population of over 171 million within an area of 148,460 square kilometres (57,320 sq mi). Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the north, west, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. It has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal to its south and is separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor, and from China by the Indian state of Sikkim to its north. Dhaka, the capital and largest city, is the nation's political, financial, and cultural centre. Chittagong is the second-largest city and the busiest port of the country.
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![Bangladesh plane crash kills at least 27, including 25 children [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250722/1417236840-Bangladesh-plane-crash-kills-at-least-27-including.jpg) Bangladesh plane crash kills at least 27, including 25 children Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:29Published | |
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