About Bangladesh

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• People's Republic of Bangladesh is a country in South Asia.

• It shares land borders with India and Myanmar (Burma).

• Bangladesh is the world's eighth-most populous country.

• Dhaka is its capital and world's 3rd most densely populated city, followed by Chittagong which has the country's largest port.

 

Indo- Bangladesh relationship: 

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• Bangladesh and India are South Asian neighbours.

• Generally, relations have been very friendly.

• The two nations were strong allies during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.

• The historic land boundary agreement was signed on 6 June 2015 which opened a new era in the relations and further stopped all irritants in ties.

• Bangladesh and the east Indian states of West Bengal and Tripura are Bengali-speaking.

• During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Bangladesh during June 2015 as many as 22 agreements were signed by two sides.

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Climate:

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• Bangladesh has a subtropical monsoon climate characterized by wide seasonal variations in rainfall, high temperatures and humidity.

• There are three distinct seasons in Bangladesh:

• a hot, humid summer from March to June;

• a cool, rainy monsoon season from June to October which supplies most of the country's rainfall

• a cool, dry winter from October to March.

• In general, maximum summer temperatures range between 30°C and 40°C.

• April is the warmest month in most parts of the country.

• January is the coldest month when the average temperature for most of the country is about 10°C.

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History:

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• Modern Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation in 1971 after breaking away and achieving independence from Pakistan in the Bangladesh Liberation War.

• The country's borders corresponded with the major portion of the ancient and historic region of Bengal in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent, where civilization dates back over four millennia, to the Chalcolithic.

• The history of the region is closely intertwined with the history of Bengal and the broader history of the Indian subcontinent.

• Bangladesh's early documented history featured successions of Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms and empires, vying for regional dominance.

• Islam arrived during the 6th-7th century AD and became dominant gradually since the early 13th century.

 

Economy & Development

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• Bangladesh is a middle power and a major developing nation.

• It is one of the largest textile exporters in the world.

• Bangladesh has significantly reduced poverty since it gained independence

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People

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• The people of Bangladesh are very friendly.

• Their helping tendency towards others are quite great and well-known.

• Though the population is not considered amongst the richest, they are humble and kind towards others.

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Language

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• Bangladeshi speaks the official Bangla language and make up 98% of the population. Bangla is similar to Bengali spoken in Indian West Bengal.

 

Political Status and Cooperation

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• After independence, Bangladesh became a secular democracy and a republic within the Commonwealth.

• Bangladesh is an important promoter of regional connectivity and cooperation.

• It is also a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Developing 8 Countries, the OIC, the Non-Aligned Movement, the Group of 77, and the World Trade Organization.

• Bangladesh is one of the largest contributors of United Nations peacekeeping forces.

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Food:

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• Bangladesh shares its culinary heritage with the neighboring Indian state of West Bengal.

• In Bangladesh, meat consumption is greater; whereas in Hindu-majority West Bengal, vegetarianism is more prevalent.

• Their Cuisine is rice-based like south India and the dishes are very similar to that of the Indian Cuisine.

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Transportation.

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• Bangladesh capital city Dhaka, Commila & Shyllet is well connected to India via Airways, Railways, Roadways, and Waterways. 

• The cost of the journey is also very affordable to the Indian students.

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M.B.B.S Studies in Bangladesh:

• Medical education is provided by 29 government and over 60 private medical colleges.

• All medical colleges are affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and recognized by W.H.O.

• The Medical Council of India recognizes all the colleges under the following universities

1. University of Chittagong.

2. University of Dhaka.

3. University of Rajshahi.

4. University of Science & Technology, Chittagong.

• The Cost of studying MBBS in Bangladesh is nominal compared with other Countries.

• The colleges do not have any Hidden Charges.

• The medium of instruction is English.

• Indian students can relate their identity with Bangladesh students are they are ethnically similar.

• The duration of MBBS is 5 years which is followed by a one-year internship which can be pursued in India or in Bangladesh which is recognised by the MCI. 

• Some of the popular colleges in Bangladesh are

• Central medical college,

• Eastern Medical College,

• Dhaka national,

• Jahurul Islam Medical College,

• Holy Family,

• Enam Medical College and Hospital,

• Ibn Sina Medical College,

• Z. H. Sikder Women's Medical College,

• Kumudini Women's Medical College.

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Cost of Study and Stay.

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• Comparatively speaking, the cost of MBBS study in Bangladesh is more affordable to Indian students ranging from 33,000 USD to 45,000 USD including Hostel Fee.

• The medical colleges allow flexible payment system in multiple instalments. 

• Excellent hostel facilities with Indian food are available.