- 1. Bangladesh, a vibrant and densely populated nation located in South Asia, is bordered by India to the west, north, and east, Myanmar to the southeast, and the Bay of Bengal to the south. It is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, which encompasses a unique blend of traditions, languages, and religious practices, predominantly influenced by its historical ties to Hinduism and Islam. The Bengali language, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, reflects the deep-rooted literary and artistic legacy of the country, with the works of poets like Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam celebrated globally. The country boasts a predominantly agrarian economy, with rice and jute as its key agricultural products, while the ready-made garment industry has also emerged as a major driver of economic growth. Bangladesh is characterized by its lush landscapes, including the world's largest river delta created by the mighty Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, and the Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique mangrove forest and the Bengal tiger. Despite facing challenges such as poverty and vulnerability to natural disasters, the resilience of the Bangladeshi people is evident in their enduring spirit and community solidarity, making Bangladesh a country of remarkable contrasts, where ancient traditions coexist with modern advancements.
What is the capital city of Bangladesh?
A) Sylhet
B) Rajshahi
C) Dhaka
D) Chittagong
- 2. What is the official language of Bangladesh?
A) Urdu
B) Bengali
C) Hindi
D) English
- 3. When did Bangladesh gain independence from Pakistan?
A) 1980
B) 1990
C) 1971
D) 1965
- 4. What is the largest sea beach in the world, located in Bangladesh?
A) Cox's Bazar
B) Ipanema Beach
C) Bondi Beach
D) Waikiki Beach
- 5. Who is considered the father of the nation in Bangladesh?
A) Nelson Mandela
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) George Washington
D) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
- 6. Which famous mangrove forest in Bangladesh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Amazon Rainforest
B) Borneo Rainforest
C) Daintree Rainforest
D) Sundarbans
- 7. What is the most important agricultural product of Bangladesh?
A) Corn
B) Barley
C) Wheat
D) Rice
- 8. What is the national flower of Bangladesh?
A) Rose
B) Lotus
C) Water Lily
D) Orchid
- 9. Bengladesh touches which of the following countries?
A) Vietnam
B) Australia
C) India
D) Thailand
- 10. Which famous poet was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 and is from Bangladesh?
A) Jibanananda Das
B) Rabindranath Tagore
C) Shamsur Rahman
D) Kazi Nazrul Islam
- 11. Which of the following is a traditional Bangladeshi dress for women?
A) Cheongsam
B) Hijab
C) Sari
D) Kimono
- 12. What is the term used for the low-lying region in southern Bangladesh known for its multifold agriculture?
A) Jungle
B) Barind
C) Plateau
D) Desert
- 13. What is the most popular sport in Bangladesh?
A) Tennis
B) Cricket
C) Badminton
D) Football
- 14. What is the largest religious festival in Bangladesh, commemorating the establishment of Bengali as a national language?
A) Christmas
B) Language Movement Day
C) Eid al-Fitr
D) Diwali
- 15. What is the national fruit of Bangladesh?
A) Jackfruit
B) Banana
C) Mango
D) Pineapple
- 16. What is the official name of Bangladesh?
A) Bangladesh National State
B) The Democratic Republic of Bangladesh
C) Republic of Bengal
D) The People's Republic of Bangladesh
- 17. Which district in Dhaka is known for being affluent and posh?
A) Uttara
B) Mirpur
C) Purbachal
D) Gulshan
- 18. What was the Battle of Plassey significant for in Bangladesh's history?
A) It started Mughal rule.
B) It marked the beginning of British colonial rule.
C) It ended British colonial rule.
D) It initiated Muslim conquest.
- 19. What system is the government of Bangladesh based on?
A) Presidential system
B) The Westminster system
C) Constitutional monarchy
D) Communist system
- 20. Which city in Bangladesh is known for having the busiest port?
A) Chittagong
B) Dhaka
C) Khulna
D) Sylhet
- 21. What natural feature is Bangladesh home to, that is the largest of its kind in the world?
A) The largest desert
B) The largest mangrove forest
C) The longest river
D) The highest mountain
- 22. What was a major cause for East Pakistan's civil unrest leading to the Bangladesh Liberation War?
A) Political repression and systemic racism from West Pakistan-based government
B) Religious harmony
C) Cultural integration
D) Economic prosperity
- 23. Who led the armed revolution known as Mukti Bahini?
A) Under British command
B) With aid and assistance from Indian forces
C) Guided by Chinese advisors
D) Alone without any external help
- 24. What type of economy does Bangladesh have?
A) The smallest economy in South Asia
B) An underdeveloped economy
C) Middle power with the second-largest economy in South Asia
D) The largest economy in South Asia
- 25. What is Bangladesh's rank in terms of military size in South Asia?
A) Smallest
B) Second-largest
C) Largest
D) Third-largest
- 26. Which international organization focused on regional cooperation does Bangladesh belong to?
A) EU
B) SAARC
C) NATO
D) APEC
- 27. What are some of the challenges Bangladesh continues to face?
A) Stable political environment
B) Complete economic prosperity
C) Endemic corruption, human rights abuses, religious violence, political instability, and adverse effects of climate change.
D) No environmental issues
- 28. What happened to Khaleda Zia after being released from house arrest?
A) She led a successful coup.
B) She became the President of Bangladesh.
C) She passed away in 2025.
D) She moved abroad permanently.
- 29. What is the population rank of Bangladesh globally?
A) Tenth-most populous country
B) Twelfth-most populous country
C) Eighth-most populous country
D) Fifth-most populous country
- 30. What was the region of Bengal known for during Mughal rule?
A) An isolated rural area
B) A military stronghold
C) One of the most prosperous and commercially active areas, known for its thriving textile industry and agricultural productivity.
D) A barren desert
- 31. What was East Bengal renamed to after the Partition of India in 1947?
A) West Bengal
B) Bangladesh
C) East Pakistan
D) Bengal State
- 32. Which early empire covered the territory now known as Bangladesh around 320–185 BC?
A) Gupta Empire
B) Pala Empire
C) Sena Dynasty
D) Maurya Empire
- 33. Who was the ruler that proclaimed himself as the first 'Shah of Bangala'?
A) Harsha
B) Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah
C) Fakhruddin Mubarak Shah
D) Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khalji
- 34. Which dynasty was overthrown by the Hindu Sena dynasty?
A) Buddhist Pala Empire
B) Gupta Empire
C) Delhi Sultanate
D) Maurya Empire
- 35. In what year did the Mughal Empire conquer Bengal?
A) 1576
B) 1341
C) 1717
D) 1204
- 36. Who founded the semi-independent state under the Nawabs of Bengal in 1717?
A) Harsha
B) Murshid Quli Khan
C) Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah
D) Fakhruddin Mubarak Shah
- 37. Which dynasty ruled Bengal after the decline of the Delhi Sultanate?
A) Pala Empire
B) Gupta Empire
C) Mughal Empire
D) Independent Bengal Sultanate
- 38. Who led the Muslim conquests in Bengal in 1204?
A) Harsha
B) Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khalji
C) Fakhruddin Mubarak Shah
D) Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah
- 39. On what date was the Battle of Plassey fought?
A) 25 March 1971
B) 23 June 1757
C) 26 March 1969
D) 15 August 1947
- 40. Who led the state defeated by the British East India Company in the Battle of Plassey?
A) Khawaja Nazimuddin
B) Siraj-ud-Daulah
C) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
D) Ayub Khan
- 41. Who was the governor of East Bengal after partition?
A) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
B) Frederick Chalmers Bourne
C) Ayub Khan
D) Khawaja Nazimuddin
- 42. What is the largest river delta in the world located in Bangladesh?
A) Nile Delta
B) Indus Delta
C) Mekong Delta
D) Ganges Delta
- 43. Who presides over the Jatiya Sangsad (House of the Nation)?
A) The Chief Justice
B) The President
C) The Prime Minister
D) The Speaker
- 44. Which organization's headquarters are hosted by Dhaka?
A) OIC
B) BIMSTEC
C) SAARC
D) ASEAN
- 45. Which of these rivers is not part of the Ganges delta formation in Bangladesh?
A) Ganges (Padma)
B) Brahmaputra (Jamuna)
C) Indus River
D) Meghna
- 46. In which year did Bangladesh ratify the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons?
A) 2020
B) 2019
C) 2018
D) 2017
- 47. What does Article 70 of the Constitution of Bangladesh forbid MPs from doing?
A) Voting against their party
B) Running for re-election
C) Serving more than two terms
D) Joining another political party
- 48. What year did Bangladesh ratify the Rio Convention on Biological Diversity?
A) 1994
B) 1985
C) 2010
D) 2000
- 49. How many districts does Bangladesh have?
A) Fifty
B) Sixty-four
C) Eighty
D) Seventy
- 50. Since when has Bangladesh been driven by free market policies and economic liberalisation?
A) Early 1970s
B) Late 1980s
C) Early 1990s
D) Mid-2000s
- 51. Who leads the judiciary in Bangladesh?
A) The Chief Justice
B) The President
C) The Speaker
D) The Prime Minister
- 52. In what year did Bangladesh join the Convention against Torture?
A) 2003
B) 1998
C) 2013
D) 2020
- 53. Into what are divisions subdivided in Bangladesh?
A) Counties
B) Districts (zila)
C) States
D) Provinces
- 54. How many MPs are there in the unicameral parliament of Bangladesh?
A) 350 MPs
B) 300 MPs
C) 400 MPs
D) 450 MPs
- 55. Which of these animals is NOT a chief predator in the Sundarbans?
A) Black panther
B) Saltwater crocodile
C) Asian black bear
D) Bengal tiger
- 56. Which agreement did Bangladesh sign with China in 2002?
A) Environmental Protection Treaty
B) Trade and Economic Partnership
C) Defence Cooperation Agreement
D) Tourism Promotion Pact
- 57. How many reserved seats are there for women's empowerment in Bangladesh's parliament?
A) 30 reserved seats
B) 100 reserved seats
C) 20 reserved seats
D) 50 reserved seats
- 58. Which city recorded the lowest air temperature in Bangladesh?
A) Rajshahi
B) Sylhet
C) Chittagong
D) Dinajpur
- 59. What was the death toll of the 1991 cyclone in Bangladesh?
A) 50,000 people
B) approximately 140,000 people
C) 200,000 people
D) 100,000 people
- 60. What percentage of its remittances does Bangladesh receive from the Middle East?
A) 40%
B) 70%
C) 85%
D) 59%
- 61. As of 2020, what percentage of Bangladesh's total land area is covered by forests?
A) 20%
B) 14%
C) 25%
D) 10%
- 62. How does Freedom House rank Bangladesh's press freedom as of recent years?
A) Free
B) Partly free
C) Unclassified
D) Not free
- 63. Which natural disaster in September 1998 affected two-thirds of Bangladesh?
A) tropical cyclone
B) severe flooding
C) earthquake
D) drought
- 64. Which act replaced the Digital Security Act in Bangladesh?
A) Cyber Security Act
B) Digital Protection Act
C) Online Security Act
D) Information Security Act
- 65. Bangladesh shares a border with which country to its southeast?
A) Bhutan
B) China
C) Nepal
D) Myanmar
- 66. What is the highest point in Bangladesh?
A) Tazing Dong
B) Keokradong
C) Mount Everest
D) Saka Haphong
- 67. What was the economic theory that highlighted the existence of two different economies within Pakistan?
A) Two-Economies Theory
B) Single-Economy Theory
C) Three-Economies Theory
D) Four-Economies Theory
- 68. Which country is Bangladesh's largest trading partner and arms supplier?
A) Japan
B) China
C) United States
D) India
- 69. What is the official name for the Chittagong division?
A) Chattogram
B) Chittagong City
C) Sylhet
D) Dhaka
- 70. When was the Constitution of Bangladesh enacted?
A) 15 August 1971
B) 4 November 1972
C) 26 March 1971
D) 16 December 1973
- 71. What system was introduced by the 1962 constitution in Pakistan?
A) Basic Democracy
B) Parliamentary democracy
C) Federal democracy
D) Presidential democracy
- 72. What percentage of Bangladesh's land would be flooded if the sea level rises by 1 meter?
A) 20%
B) 15%
C) 5%
D) 10%
- 73. What is the tenure of a parliamentary government in Bangladesh?
A) Six years
B) Four years
C) Five years
D) Three years
- 74. Which article of the Constitution supports judicial precedent in Bangladesh?
A) Article 111
B) Article 70
C) Article 25
D) Article 50
- 75. How many administrative divisions does Bangladesh have?
A) Six
B) Ten
C) Eight
D) Twelve
- 76. Which of the following ecoregions does Bangladesh NOT lie within?
A) Sundarbans mangroves
B) Sundarbans freshwater swamp forests
C) Lower Gangetic Plains moist deciduous forests
D) Mizoram–Manipur–Kachin rain forests
- 77. When was the National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh established?
A) 2012
B) 2005
C) 2007
D) 2010
- 78. Which of these animals became extinct in Bangladesh during the last century?
A) Bengal tiger
B) Black panther
C) Common peafowl
D) Saltwater crocodile
- 79. What was the name of the operation initiated by Pakistan in 1971?
A) Operation Independence
B) Operation Searchlight
C) Operation Cyclone
D) Operation Liberation
- 80. What major event in 1974 contributed to Mujib's assassination?
A) A large famine
B) Economic prosperity
C) The Bangladesh Liberation War
D) Establishment of the BNP
- 81. How many cyclones have affected the Bay of Bengal region over a century, and what percentage made landfall in Bangladesh?
A) 508 cyclones; 17 percent
B) 600 cyclones; 10 percent
C) 400 cyclones; 20 percent
D) 300 cyclones; 25 percent
- 82. Which court is the highest in Bangladesh?
A) The District Court
B) The Appellate Division
C) The Supreme Court
D) The High Court Division
- 83. Who led the government immediately following Bangladesh's independence?
A) Mujib
B) Hussain Muhammad Ershad
C) Khaleda Zia
D) Ziaur Rahman
- 84. According to the Democracy Index, what type of regime is Bangladesh classified as?
A) Failed state
B) Full democracy
C) Hybrid regime
D) Authoritarian regime
- 85. What is one of Bangladesh's top foreign policy goals regarding regional organizations?
A) Leaving SAARC
B) Joining ASEAN
C) Forming an alliance with Pakistan
D) Creating a new union with Myanmar
- 86. Who became the first chief minister of East Bengal after partition?
A) Ayub Khan
B) Khawaja Nazimuddin
C) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
D) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
- 87. What power does the judiciary have regarding laws?
A) Assess a law's constitutionality
B) Amend the constitution
C) Create new laws
D) Enforce military orders
- 88. What are the areas within each police station in non-metropolitan Bangladesh divided into?
A) Counties
B) Districts
C) Unions
D) Provinces
- 89. What was declared as the state religion of Bangladesh in 1988?
A) Islam
B) Christianity
C) Hinduism
D) Buddhism
- 90. Which region is home to the haor wetlands?
A) Northeastern Sylhet region
B) Southwestern littoral region
C) Central Bangladesh
D) Southeastern Chittagong region
- 91. How many Rohingya refugees has Bangladesh given shelter to since 2017?
A) Two million
B) Over a million
C) A few thousand
D) Half a million
- 92. Which of these organisations is a human rights initiative in Bangladesh?
A) Bangladesh Employers' Association
B) Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce
C) Odhikar
D) Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety
- 93. What was the name of the conspiracy case involving Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's arrest?
A) Dhaka Conspiracy Case
B) Lahore Conspiracy Case
C) Agartala Conspiracy Case
D) Karachi Conspiracy Case
- 94. What are the subdivisions of a district called in Bangladesh?
A) Counties
B) Upazila (subdistricts) or thana
C) Provinces
D) Municipalities
- 95. What type of state is Bangladesh by constitution?
A) A federal state
B) A unitary state
C) An autonomous region
D) A confederation
- 96. Which animal is widely seen in southwestern woodlands of Bangladesh?
A) Chital deer
B) Asian elephant
C) Oriental pied hornbill
D) Hoolock gibbon
- 97. Which constitution introduced a presidential system in Pakistan in 1962?
A) The 1956 Constitution
B) The 1962 Constitution
C) The 1971 Constitution
D) The 1947 Constitution
- 98. In which realm is Bangladesh located?
A) Indomalayan realm
B) Palearctic realm
C) Afrotropical realm
D) Nearctic realm
- 99. Who is the head of government in Bangladesh?
A) The Speaker
B) The President
C) The Chief Justice
D) The Prime Minister
- 100. What is the only coral reef in Bangladesh?
A) Hakaluki Haor
B) St. Martin's Island
C) Sundarbans
D) Kaptai Lake
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