Capital

Dhaka

Official Language

Bengali

Population

Home to the world's largest uninterrupted natural sea beach and longest mangrove forest on Earth

National Animal

Bengal Tiger

National Bird

Oriental Magpie-Robin

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Animals of Bangladesh

Oriental Magpie-Robin

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The Oriental Magpie-Robin is a small songbird found in gardens, forests, and open woodlands across South and Southeast Asia. It is recognized by its striking black-and-white plumage and long, expressive tail. Males are celebrated for their beautiful, varied songs, especially during the breeding season. Feeding on insects, worms, and small fruits, the Oriental Magpie-Robin helps control insect populations and is one of the region's most familiar and beloved birds.

Bengal Tiger

IUCN Red List: Endangered

The Bengal Tiger is the largest tiger subspecies and is found in the forests, grasslands, and mangrove swamps of the Indian subcontinent. Recognized by its striking orange coat with bold black stripes, it is a powerful solitary predator that hunts deer, wild boar, and other large mammals. As an apex predator, the Bengal Tiger plays a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict continue to threaten its survival.

Asian Elephant

IUCN Red List: Endangered

The Asian Elephant is the largest land mammal in Asia, found in forests and grasslands across South and Southeast Asia. Recognized by its smaller ears and more rounded back than its African relatives, it lives in close-knit family groups led by a matriarch. Asian Elephants feed on grasses, leaves, bark, and fruit and play a vital role in shaping forest ecosystems by dispersing seeds and creating pathways. Habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict have made the species endangered.

Capped Langur

IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

The Capped Langur is a leaf-eating monkey found in the forests of northeastern India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and western Myanmar. It is recognized by its gray-brown fur, black face, and distinctive cap of darker hair on its head. Living in social groups high in the forest canopy, it feeds mainly on leaves, fruits, flowers, and seeds. Habitat loss and forest fragmentation have made the Capped Langur increasingly vulnerable across much of its range.

Irrawaddy Dolphin

IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered

The Irrawaddy Dolphin is a rare freshwater and coastal dolphin found in rivers, estuaries, and shallow coastal waters of South and Southeast Asia. Recognized by its rounded forehead, short beak, and flexible neck, it feeds on fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods. Known for its gentle behavior, the Irrawaddy Dolphin often cooperates with local fishers in some regions. Habitat loss, pollution, fishing gear entanglement, and dam construction have made the species endangered.

King Cobra

IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

The King Cobra is the world's longest venomous snake, found in the forests and grasslands of South and Southeast Asia. Recognized by its impressive hood and powerful build, it feeds primarily on other snakes, including venomous species. When threatened, it can raise the front of its body, spread its hood, and produce a deep warning hiss. Despite its fearsome reputation, the King Cobra usually avoids humans and plays an important role in maintaining ecological balance.