a Muslim republic in southern Asia bordered by India to the north and west and east and the Bay of Bengal to the south; formerly part of India and then part of Pakistan; it achieved independence in 1971
"After decades as an East Pakistani province, Bangladesh finally became its own independent nation in 1971."
A country in South Asia. Official name: People's Republic of Bangladesh.
"Bangladesh is a vibrant country in South Asia known for its vast river delta and rich cultural heritage."
The name Bangladesh comes from the Bengali words baṅla, meaning "Bengali," and deś, meaning "country." It literally translates to the country of the Bengalis.