The economy of Bangladesh is based on agriculture (fishing, rice farming, jute production, and tea cultivation), manufacturing (textiles, garments, pharmaceuticals, and light engineering), and services. The main exports are textiles and garments, shrimp, jute goods, and leather products. The main imports are capital goods, food, oil, and materials for manufacturing.
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The official language is Bangla (Bengali), which is spoken by about 98% of the population. English is also spoken.
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The population is Muslim (89%).
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The Jatiya Sangsad, known as the House of the Nation, is the unicameral parliament of Bangladesh. It has 350 seats, with the majority filled by direct elections.