Bangladesh, situated in South Asia, is home to the largest deltaic plain, the Ganges–Brahmaputra–
Meghna (GBM) Delta, in the world. The country’s mostly low flat floodplains make up around two-
thirds of its land, which is less than five meters below sea level. This geographic setting
accentuates the effects of climate change: floods, cyclones, storm surges, and salinity intrusion.

With an area of 147,570 square kilometers and a population of 172.92 million, as of July 2023
(BBS, 2024), Bangladesh is the world’s eighth-most populous country. The country has a
demographic profile of around 27 years’ median age, along with numerous employment and skill
development opportunities for reaping those economic benefits.