🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

बांग्लादेश

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Bāṅglādeś

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bangladesh/ˈbæŋɡləˌdɛʃ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"बांग्लादेश दक्षिण एशिया का एक देश है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A country in South Asia, bordered by India to the west, north, and east, Myanmar to the southeast, and the Bay of Bengal to the south.

    "Bangladesh is known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant history."
  2. 2

    The name of the capital city of Bangladesh, Dhaka, which is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.

    "Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh and serves as its economic and political center."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name 'Bangladesh' is derived from the Bengali words 'Bangla' (the name of the Bengali language) and 'desh' (meaning 'country' or 'land'). The term has evolved since the 20th century, particularly after the country's independence in 1971, reflecting its cultural and national identity.

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