International relations between Bangladesh and Afghanistan

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The relation between Bangladesh and Afghanistan is GOOD, with an overall score of 6.47 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are very rare.

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Profile summary of Bangladesh

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Bangladesh Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Dhaka
Population 164 689 383
Land Area (sq km) 134 208
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 73 years

Bangladesh is a country in South Asia, located on the eastern side of the Indian subcontinent. It shares borders with India to the north, east, and west, and with Myanmar to the south. With a population of over 160 million people, Bangladesh is the eighth most populous country in the world. The country gained independence from Pakistan in 1971 after a long and bloody struggle. Since then, it has made significant progress in economic development and human rights, but it still faces significant challenges. These include political instability, corruption, poverty, and environmental degradation. Bangladesh is a predominantly Muslim country, with a small Hindu minority. It has a history of communal violence between Muslims and Hindus, but overall the country has a history of religious tolerance. The economy of Bangladesh is primarily driven by agriculture, but it has also developed a significant manufacturing sector, particularly in the areas of textiles and clothing. The country is a major exporter of these products, and its economy has been growing rapidly in recent years. However, it still faces challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and a lack of access to education and healthcare for many of its citizens. Bangladesh is a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). It has strong ties with India and other countries in the region, but it also has close relationships with countries further afield, such as China and Japan.

Profile summary of Afghanistan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Afghanistan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kabul
Population 38 928 346
Land Area (sq km) 652 864
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 65 years

Afghanistan is a country located in South and Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the far northeast. The country has a complex history and has been a battleground for various powers throughout its history. In recent times, Afghanistan has been embroiled in conflict for several decades, starting with the Soviet invasion in 1979 and continuing with the civil war that followed. The country has also been a major theater of operations in the War on Terror, with the United States and other countries intervening in the country after the September 11th attacks in 2001. Since then, Afghanistan has seen significant political and social upheaval, including the rise and fall of the Taliban, the establishment of a new government, and ongoing violence and conflict with various militant groups. The country has also struggled with issues such as corruption, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure and development. Despite these challenges, Afghanistan has made some progress in recent years, including holding successful elections and making progress on issues such as women's rights and education. However, the country still faces many challenges and will likely continue to be a focus of international attention for the foreseeable future.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Bangladesh's population is 4.23 bigger than the population of Afghanistan (population of Bangladesh: 164 689 383, population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346).

The Afghanistan's land area is 4.86 bigger than the land area of Bangladesh (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Bangladesh: 134 208).

The position in the international influence ranking of Bangladesh is 50, while Afghanistan is situated 8 places below in the ranking (position 58).

Bangladesh maintains contact with 108 countries, while Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Bangladesh, this figure drops to 3.


The relation between Bangladesh and Afghanistan through the time

The relation between Bangladesh and Afghanistan hasn't changed recently, and it remains at 6.5 .


Conflict Simulator: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan

Although the chances of a conflict between both countries are very rare, because the relation between Bangladesh and Afghanistan is GOOD. Let's suppose a hypothetical conflict occurs between both countries:


Solo scenario: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Bangladesh with a 52.2% probability.

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