Fishermen near the town of Cox's Bazaar in southern Bangladesh.

Bangladesh is located in South Asia, and is surrounded by India on all sides except for a small border with Myanmar to the far southeast and the Bay of Bengal to the south. Together with the Indian state of West Bengal, Bangladesh makes up the ethno-linguistic region of Bengal. The name Bangladesh means "Country of Bengal".

Bangladesh consists of six administrative divisions, these are Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Khulna and Barisal. Each of the dividions offer unique experiences ranging from the low lands of the Ganges Delta to the heights of the Chittagong Hills.

Bangladesh possesses a rich and diverse culture, and its deeply rooted heritage is reflected within the country's architecture, dance, music, literature, art and dress. The primary religions of Bangladesh are Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam and these have each greatty influenced the country's culture and history.