Bangladesh vs. India — What's the Difference?

A country recognized for its textile and agricultural exports.

A country known for its multitude of religions and cultural traditions.

A South Asian country with a large population and deltaic geography.

A nation with Hindi and English as major official languages.

A place where Bengali is the official and widely spoken language.

A large South Asian country with diverse geography and cultures.

A nation with Dhaka as its bustling capital.

A place with New Delhi as its political and administrative capital.

An Islamic-majority nation with a rich cultural heritage.

A rapidly growing economy driven by various industries.

Bangladesh (; Bengali: বাংলাদেশ, pronounced [ˈbaŋlaˌdeʃ] (listen)), officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 163 million people, in an area of 148,560 square kilometres (57,360 sq mi), making it one of the most densely populated countries in the world.

India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the second-most populous country, the seventh-largest country by land area, and the most populous democracy in the world.

An independent Asian country on teh Bay of Bengal that was once part of India and then part of Pakistan (called East Pakistan).

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A Muslim republic in southern Asia bordered by India to the north and west and east and the Bay of Bengal to the south; formerly part of India and then part of Pakistan; it achieved independence in 1971

A country in Southern Asia; the two peninsulas of Hither and Farther India; in a restricted sense, Hither India, or Hindostan.

A republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

Yes, both share cultural traits due to historical ties and proximity but differ in religious and linguistic aspects.

Bengali is the main language of Bangladesh, while India has multiple languages, with Hindi and English being primary.

Bangladesh relies heavily on textiles and agriculture, while India has a diverse economy including IT, manufacturing, and agriculture.

In Bangladesh, the Sundarbans and Cox’s Bazar are popular, while in India, the Taj Mahal and Kerala are famous.

Islam is the predominant religion in Bangladesh, while Hinduism is most common in India.

Yes, Bangladesh is geographically part of the Indian subcontinent.

Both countries have tropical climates with monsoons, but India’s geography creates a broader range.

Yes, India's economy is significantly larger and more diversified than Bangladesh’s.

Their shared history as part of British India has led to some cultural similarities.

India is diverse, with mountains, plains, and deserts, whereas Bangladesh is mostly a flat river delta.

Bangladesh borders India and Myanmar, while India borders multiple countries like Pakistan, China, and Nepal.

Bangladesh generally has a higher literacy rate than India.

Yes, both countries engage in substantial trade, benefiting from their proximity.

Yes, they maintain diplomatic and economic ties despite occasional border disputes.

Bangladesh is mostly homogeneous, while India is ethnically diverse with many groups.