BANGLADESH
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Country profile
Bangladesh is a riverside country some 144,000 square kilometers in expanse. Its main rivers are the Padma, the Jamona and the Menga.
Its tropical climate is characterized by monsoons (a meteorological phenomenon produced by wind over the Bay of Bengal in summertime), which produce torrential rains and cause massive flooding. The best time to visit the country is between October and April.
- Estimated population (in millions):
- 139,2
- Life expectancy (in years):
- 63,3
- Infant mortality rate (per every 1,000 live births):
- 56
- Female literacy rate (>14 years old):
- --
- Male literacy rate (>14 years old):
- --
- Children completing the 5th grade of primary school:
- 65 %
- Population living below the poverty level (= $2 a day):
- 82,8 %
Problems
Child exploitation is a serious problem in Bangladesh. It is not uncommon to see children participating in various labor activities, like breaking stones, operating machines in factories, etc.
At the same time, the lack of sanitary facilities and below-standard living conditions expose the population, and especially children, to infectious and respiratory diseases.