Bangladesh: official statistics and sources
20 official bodies for Bangladesh, from Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics to Bangladesh Open Data Portal, with key figures from the World Bank and IMF. Official language: Bengali. Capital: Dhaka.
Who holds power in Bangladesh
- Head of state: Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir (President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh)
- Head of government: Tarique Rahman (Prime Minister of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh)
- Foreign minister: Khalilur Rahman (Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh)
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service list, dated 15 October 2026. All world leaders.
Unitary parliamentary republic. How local power works in Bangladesh: 4 tiers of government below the nation, who is elected and who they answer to.
Part of level 6 of the 10 levels of power.
Government, regions and cities
- Government and power in Bangladesh: leaders, governance scores, women in parliament, spending and the bodies that hold power to account
- All 8 divisions: Dhaka Division, Chattogram Division, Rajshahi Division, Rangpur Division, Khulna Division…
- The 47 largest cities: Dhaka North City Corporation, Dhaka South City Corporation, Chattogram City Corporation, Gazipur City Corporation, Narayanganj City Corporation
Key figures
What the figures show
The World Bank puts Bangladesh's population at 175.7 million in 2025, up from 159.4 million in 2015. It ranks 2nd of 6 in the World Bank's South Asia region and 8th of 193 worldwide.
GDP for 2025 was $456.3 billion at current dollar prices, according to the World Bank. Divided by population it comes to $2,597, where the middle country in the region has $3,598.
Output rose 3.5% after inflation in 2025 (World Bank). The IMF's October 2026 outlook projects 3.6% for 2026.
For 2025 as a whole the World Bank records 8.8%. IMF projections put 2026 at 8.7%.
Unemployment stood at 3.8% in 2025 on the ILO's modelled estimate, which can differ from the national survey.
Government debt was 42.0% of GDP in 2025, the IMF estimates, heading to 40.5% in 2026. The regional median is 90.6%.
A baby born in 2024 could expect to live 74.9 years.
- Annual inflation since 2015: highest 10.5% (2024), lowest 5.5% (2016).
- Debt ratio 2015: 28.2%; 2025: 42.0%.
- GDP per person in dollars, 2015 to 2025: +112%.
Figures checked 2026-10-13; how they are compiled.
Official sources in Bangladesh
Statistics office prices, jobs, people, output
- Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics
Publishes Bangladesh's consumer price index, GDP estimates, population census and labour force survey.
Central bank interest rates and money
- Bangladesh Bank
Publishes monetary policy statements, exchange rates, economic data and the annual report.
Parliament debates, votes, bills
- Parliament of Bangladesh (Jatiya Sangsad)
Publishes proceedings, bills, committee reports and the list of sitting members.
Government
- Bangladesh National Portal
Publishes information on ministries, government services and official notices.
- Prime Minister's Office
Publishes statements, policy documents and news from the Prime Minister's Office.
Laws and the official gazette the text of laws
- Laws of Bangladesh (Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division)
Publishes the full text of Bangladesh's Acts, ordinances and their amendments.
Courts judgments
- Supreme Court of Bangladesh
Publishes judgments, cause lists and notices of the Appellate and High Court Divisions.
Public audit how public money was spent
- Comptroller and Auditor General of Bangladesh
Publishes audit reports on government accounts submitted to parliament.
Elections results and rules
- Bangladesh Election Commission
Publishes voter lists, election schedules, candidate information and official results.
Regulators
- Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission
Publishes securities regulations, enforcement orders and capital-market data.
- Bangladesh Competition Commission
Publishes competition orders, regulations and annual reports.
- Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission
Publishes telecoms subscriber statistics, licences and regulatory directives.
- Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission
Publishes electricity, gas and fuel tariff orders and regulations.
Access to information requests to public bodies
- Information Commission
Decides complaints under the Right to Information Act 2009 and publishes its decisions. Not in English.
Public registers companies, land, charities
- Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC)
Registers companies, firms and societies and offers name clearance, filings and registered-entity search.
- Ministry of Land
Publishes land records services, including digital record of rights (khatian) and mutation applications.
- NGO Affairs Bureau
Registers NGOs that receive foreign funds and publishes lists of registered organisations and approved projects.
Public contracts government tenders and awards
- Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system
National portal publishing tenders, contract awards and procurement data of public bodies.
- Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority
Publishes public procurement rules, guidelines and monitoring reports.
Open data
- Bangladesh Open Data Portal
Publishes government datasets in open formats.
Freedom of information in Bangladesh
| Law | Right to Information Act, 2009 (2009) |
|---|---|
| Answered by | A designated officer (dayitwoprapto kormokorta) in each authority. |
| Time limit | 20 working days; 30 working days if more than one unit is involved; 24 hours for life-and-death matters |
| Appeals to | Appeal authority (administrative head of the next higher office), then the Information Commission |
Read from the Act on the official laws site: a refusal must be explained within 10 working days, and fees may not exceed the actual cost of providing the information.
What Bangladesh does not have
- No public register of lobbyists or of officials' asset declarations.
- No official state database of court judgments beyond the Supreme Court's own site, already listed.
Also: World Bank country data · IMF country page · UN Sustainable Development Goals country profile · IPU Parline parliament profile.
Bangladesh by subject
- Economy GDP, growth, trade and investment
- Jobs and pay unemployment, jobs and work
- Cost of living inflation, poverty and inequality
- Public finances debt, deficit, tax and spending
- Health and care life expectancy, doctors and spending
- Housing homes, cities, water and power
- Crime and justice murder rate, courts and crime
- Immigration migrants, refugees and remittances
- Education schools, universities and literacy
- Environment emissions, air, forests and water
Power in Bangladesh, from local government up to the G20
The global bodies above national governments, and the levels of power inside Bangladesh. How the ten levels work.
Level 3: Local councils
- Cities of Bangladesh the largest cities, with their figures
- Local government in Bangladesh how councils, regions and municipalities work
Level 5: Devolved and state governments
- Regions of Bangladesh 8 regions, states or provinces
Level 6: National government
- Bangladesh: national government this page
- Government and power in Bangladesh who leads, the parliament and the courts
- World leaders every country's head of state and government
Level 10: G7, G20, Davos and global forums
Common questions
What is the population of Bangladesh?
175.7 million (2025, World Bank). National figures: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
What is the inflation rate in Bangladesh?
8.8% (2025, World Bank). Official index: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
What is Bangladesh's GDP?
$456.3 billion (2025, World Bank).
How much government debt does Bangladesh have?
42.0% of GDP (2025, International Monetary Fund).
Who publishes official statistics in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics: https://bbs.gov.bd/
Is there a freedom of information law in Bangladesh?
Right to Information Act, 2009 (2009). Time limit: 20 working days; 30 working days if more than one unit is involved; 24 hours for life-and-death matters. Appeals: Appeal authority (administrative head of the next higher office), then the Information Commission.
What is the central bank of Bangladesh?
Bangladesh Bank: https://www.bb.org.bd/
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