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Bangladesh Country Code +880

Complete guide to calling Bangladesh from the US and abroad

ISO-2: BD ISO-3: BGD Asia Capital: Dhaka

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+880
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 880 + area + number
Country TLD
.bd

Geography

Capital
Dhaka
Continent
Asia
Area
144,000 km²
Population
175,686,899
Currency
Bangladeshi taka
Languages
Bangla (official language, also known as Bengali), English

Time & Communication

Current Time
2:59 AM
Time Zone
UTC+6
Mobile Penetration
108.1%
Internet Penetration
53.4%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.2%

How to Call Bangladesh from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Bangladesh from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
880
Bangladesh
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 880 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+880 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Bangladesh

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Barisal 431 011 880 431 + local number
Bogra 51 011 880 51 + local number
Brahmanbaria 851 011 880 851 + local number
Chittagong 31 011 880 31 + local number
Dhaka 2 011 880 2 + local number
Dinajpur 531 011 880 531 + local number
Jhalakati 498 011 880 498 + local number
Khagrachari 371 011 880 371 + local number
Khulna 41 011 880 41 + local number
Magura 488 011 880 488 + local number
Mymensingh 91 011 880 91 + local number
Narayanganj 672 011 880 672 + local number
Narsingdi 628 011 880 628 + local number
Noakhali 321 011 880 321 + local number
Pabna 731 011 880 731 + local number
Rajshahi 721 011 880 721 + local number
Rangpur 521 011 880 521 + local number
Sylhet 821 011 880 821 + local number
Tangail 921 011 880 921 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Nepal flag

Nepal

+977 Burma flag

Burma

+95 Sri Lanka flag

Sri Lanka

+94 Thailand flag

Thailand

+66 Malaysia flag

Malaysia

+60 India flag

India

+91 Laos flag

Laos

+856 Singapore flag

Singapore

+65

Telecommunications in Bangladesh

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 108.1 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 187,581,061 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.2 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 284,748 2024
Internet users (% of population) 53.4 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 108.1%
Fixed-line 0.2%
Internet 53.4%

Bangladesh on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Dhaka.

Flag of Bangladesh

Flag of Bangladesh
Name
Flag of Bangladesh
Adopted
1972
Proportions
3:5
Designer
Quamrul Hassan
Green Red

The green field represents the lush vegetation and youthfulness of the land. The red disc represents the rising sun and the blood shed for independence.

Public Holidays in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has 16 holidays and observances (3 national, 13 public, 0 observances). The national day is International Mother Language Day, on February 21. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
February 21 International Mother Language Day National
March 17 Birthday of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Public
March 26 Independence Day National
April 14 Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh) Public
May 1 May Day Public
August 15 National Mourning Day Public
December 16 Victory Day National
December 25 Christmas Day Public
Varies Shab-e-Barat Public
Varies Buddha Purnima Public
Varies Shab-e-Qadr Public
Varies Eid al-Fitr (Jumatul Bidah) Public
Varies Eid al-Adha Public
Varies Janmashtami Public
Varies Ashura Public
Varies Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Bangladesh

Area

147,570 km²

56,977 sq mi

Coastline

580 km

Highest point

Mowdok Taung 1,060 m

Lowest point

Bay of Bengal 0 m

Climate:
Tropical; mild winter (October to March); hot, humid summer (March to June); humid, warm rainy monsoon (June to October)
Terrain:
Mostly flat alluvial plain; hilly in southeast
Natural resources:
Natural gas, Arable land, Timber, Coal
Land borders:
Burma, India
Land use:
agricultural 72.3% (arable 60.6%), forest 14.4% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Bangladesh

GDP

$456 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$2,597 (2025)

Growth

3.5% (2025)

Inflation

8.8% (2025)

Unemployment

3.8% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.685 (#130 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Taka (BDT)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 11%, Industry 34%, Services 52% (2025)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bangladesh

What is the country code for Bangladesh?
The country code for Bangladesh is +880.
How do I call Bangladesh from the US?
To call Bangladesh from the US, dial 011 + 880 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +880 instead of 011.
What time is it in Bangladesh?
The current time in Bangladesh is 2:59 AM (UTC+6).
What is the capital of Bangladesh?
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
What is the national day of Bangladesh?
The national day of Bangladesh is International Mother Language Day, on February 21.
What does the flag of Bangladesh look like?
The flag of Bangladesh uses green, red and was adopted in 1972. The green field represents the lush vegetation and youthfulness of the land. The red disc represents the rising sun and the blood shed for independence.