Printable Blank Map of Bangladesh
Delineating all 8 administrative divisions across 147,570 square kilometers, this blank vector map of Bangladesh captures the world's largest river delta formed by the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers. Projected in Bangladesh Transverse Mercator (EPSG:3106), it provides clean coordinate geometry for braided river channel mapping, Sundarbans mangrove studies, and division labeling.
About this Blank Map of Bangladesh
This printable blank map represents Bangladesh on the authentic Gulshan 303 / WGS84 ellipsoidal datum. All 3 interactive visual variants—including Blank Outline, Capital City Marker (Dhaka), and High-Contrast Printer B&W—are generated synchronously from identical coordinate geometry.
| Specification | Value | Compliance & Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction / Entity | Bangladesh | Sovereign Country |
| Subdivisions Rendered | 8 Divisions (National Boundary Outline) | Outline only; internal borders not drawn |
| Primary Capital City | Dhaka | Marked on the capital variant |
| Cartographic Projection | Bangladesh Transverse Mercator (EPSG:3106) | Distortion-Minimized Coordinate Map |
| Reference Datum | Gulshan 303 / WGS84 | SOB Bangladesh / EPSG:3106 (Survey of Bangladesh) |
Bangladesh at a Glance
- Capital
- Dhaka
- First-level divisions
- 8 Divisions
This printable map shows the national outline of Bangladesh with the capital, Dhaka, marked. Internal divisions borders are not drawn, which makes it a good base for students to sketch them in from an atlas.
Geography Notes: Bangladesh
Bangladesh Transverse Mercator (BTM) Geodesy
The Survey of Bangladesh standardizes national mapping under the Gulshan 303 / BTM projection.
Centered on 90°00'E, EPSG:3106 covers the entire deltaic nation with minimal scale distortion, establishing a false easting of 500,000 meters to keep coordinates positive across all divisions.
Civil engineers and water development boards managing seasonal monsoon flooding and silt embankments rely on this datum realization for sub-meter vertical and horizontal accuracy.
EPSG:3106 maintains metric accuracy across the braided Jamuna sandbars and coastal mangrove channels.
The Great Delta System & The Eight Administrative Divisions
Over 80% of Bangladesh is composed of active deltaic floodplains elevated less than 10 meters above sea level.
The country's lifeblood is formed by the confluence of the Padma (Ganges), Jamuna (Brahmaputra), and Meghna rivers emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
Chittagong (Chattogram) Division in the southeast covers 33,908 square kilometers as the largest division by surface area, containing the Chittagong Hill Tracts and Cox's Bazar, the world's longest natural sea beach.
Chittagong Division covers 23% of Bangladesh's land area, containing its primary deepwater seaport and mountain hill tracts.
Curated Classroom Activities & Spatial Labs for Bangladesh
Pedagogical lesson plans and spatial analysis activities designed specifically for printable vector maps of Bangladesh:
Deltaic Rivers & Monsoon Floodplain Lab
Objective: Trace the braided channels of the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta and map flood-prone lowlands.
Materials: Printed blank map of Bangladesh, blue highlighter, river delta atlas.
- Trace the Jamuna (Brahmaputra) River entering from India in the north and the Padma (Ganges) entering from the west.
- Trace their confluence joining the Meghna River before spreading into the Bay of Bengal delta.
- Shade the Sundarbans mangrove tiger reserve along the coastal borders of Khagna and Bagerhat in Khulna Division.
The Eight Administrative Divisions Lab
Objective: Label the 8 administrative divisions and locate the national capital.
Materials: Printed Bangladesh division outline map, colored pencils.
- Label the 8 divisions: Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal, Sylhet, Rangpur, and Mymensingh.
- Locate Dhaka as the national capital, situated in the central division of Dhaka.
- Highlight Chittagong Division as the largest division by land area.
The 3 Synchronized Variants Explained
We generate 3 synchronized variations of Bangladesh from the same master vector dataset. Each variant is aligned to identical coordinate geometry:
1. Blank Boundary Outline
The foundational boundary outline of Bangladesh. Rendered with a clean exterior stroke and zero fill—the optimal version for in-class labeling exams, custom cartographic overlays, or clean graphic design.
2. With Capital City (Dhaka)
Pinpoints the official capital city of Dhaka using a high-visibility star marker and typographic callout, positioned at precise geodetic coordinates.
3. High-Contrast Printer B&W
Optimized specifically for monochrome desktop laser and inkjet printers. Uses pure black vector paths (#000000) and ultra-clean white fills to prevent ink-bleeding and toner smudging.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bangladesh Blank Maps
Authoritative answers to common questions regarding printing, licensing, vector customization, and curriculum use:
How many divisions are shown on this map of Bangladesh?▼
This map displays all 8 administrative divisions: Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal, Sylhet, Rangpur, and Mymensingh (established in 2015).
What is the largest division by land area in Bangladesh?▼
Chittagong (Chattogram) Division in southeastern Bangladesh is the largest division at 33,908 square kilometers.
What projection is used for this Bangladesh blank map?▼
This map is rendered in Bangladesh Transverse Mercator (BTM, EPSG:3106), the official standard used by the Survey of Bangladesh centered on the 90°E meridian.