Geographical Features of Bangladesh :

Bangladesh is a country of South Asia and its location is in the Indian subcontinent. The geographical
location of Bangladesh is in 20034’ north latitude to 26038’ north latitude and 88001’ east longitude
to 92041’ east longitude.

Bangladesh is a political country/ national state. It was the part of natural territory that is Bengal. We
can trace out the geographical features of Bangladesh in terms of natural Bengal Region.

These are the salient geographical features of Bangladesh:

1. The plain lands of the low valley: Most of the area of BD is under this region. This area is covered
with the rivers Padma, Meghna, Jamuna, Brahmaputra, etc. Those rivers bring alluvium which is the
main feature of the soil of this area. Those rivers, their tributary and distributary river are covered
almost all the areas of this country like a web. Those rivers make transportation easier; goods and
peoples can transport within low cost using the water transportation system. The lands of those
areas are fertile for agriculture. Rice, jute, sugarcane and other agricultural products grown here.
Those areas are overpopulated because of high yield. The forest, Sundarban is under this area which
is not favorable to agriculture. We collect wood and honey from this forest and Royal Bengal Tiger is
the main attraction of this forest.

2.The eastern hilly area: this area belongs to Chattogram hill tracts, north of Cumilla, the eastern
part of Shylet and the northern part of Mymensing. Small and medium hills are everywhere in this
area. Those hills are parts of Lushai of Assam and Arakan of Myanmar.

3. Riverine country: Bangladesh is a country of rivers. Many rivers, their tributary and distributary
rivers are flowing here like the web.

Most of the important rivers of this country are Brahmaputra, Padma, Meghna, Karnafuli etc. The
importance of rivers in the economy of Bangladesh is more than we thought.

4. Climate

The climate of this country is mild/moderate . Tropic of cancer went in the mid of this country. Sea
and monsoon bring heavy rainfall here. The weather in this country is neither too hot nor too cold.

5. Fertile Land

6. Monsoon and Rainfall

Impacts of Geographical Features

Impacts on Economy/ Livelihood : The geographical features of Bangladesh have a significant

influence on the country's economy. The delta plain is very fertile and supports a large agricultural
sector. The country is also a major producer of jute, a fiber used to make textiles. The hilly region is
home to a variety of forests and wildlife, which provide a source of timber and other forest products.

*Agriculture

*Fisheries

*Forests
*Jute& Sugarcane

Impacts on Culture: The geographical features of Bangladesh have also had a significant
influence on the country's culture. The delta plain is home to a large number of rivers, which have
played an important role in transportation and communication. The hilly region is home to a variety
of ethnic groups, each with its own unique culture.

*Food habit- Rice and fish

* Dress- Lungi and sharee

*Religion- Mixing with cult religion

* Entertainment

* Customs

*Poetry- Poets of this country are much inspired by its river, climate and nature

Conclusion:

The geographical features of Bangladesh have a significant influence on the country's economy,
culture, and environment. The delta plain is very fertile and supports a large agricultural sector. The
hilly region is home to a variety of forests and wildlife. The geographical features of Bangladesh also
make the country vulnerable to flooding and erosion.