BANGLADESH

BANGLADESH

TRANSPORT FACT SHEET

  1. COUNTRY: Bangladesh
  2. CAPITAL: Dhaka
  3. GDP GROWTH RATE: 8.2%
  4. MAJOR COMMERCIAL CITIES: Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Sylhet, Rajshahi
  5. MAJOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS: Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Shah Amanat International Airport in Chittagong and Osmani International Airport in Sylhet.
  6. MAJOR SEAPORTS: Chittagong, on the east coast; river ports at Dhaka, Narayanganj, Baghabari and Ashuganj, and seaports at Mongla and Payra. A deepwater port has been proposed on Sonadia Island
  7. RAIL AND ROADWAYS:  Bangladesh Railway, Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges
  8. EXPORT GOODS: Textiles, Garments (2nd largest exporter in the world), Leather & Leather Goods, Pharmaceuticals and other Chemical products, Ceramic Products, Bicycles, Jute and Jute Goods, IT, Agricultural Products, Frozen Food (Fish and Seafood)
  9. EXPORT PARTNERS: European Union, US, Japan, Canada, India, Australia, China, Southeast Asia
  10. IMPORT GOODS: Textiles and Textile Articles, Machinery and Mechanical Appliances, Electrical Equipment, Mineral Products, Vegetable Products, Metal & metal products, Chemicals & Allied Products, Vehicles & Aircraft
  11. IMPORT PARTNERS: India, China, Singapore, European Union, Hong Kong