Geography

Bangladesh is situated in the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, a very fertile, yet dangerous flood region. The southern part of the country is bordered by the Bay of Bengal. The only hilly area in Bangladesh is the Chittagong Hills Tracts in southeastern part of the country. Climate is affected by monsoons, causing regular and abundant rainfall. Devastating floods and typhoons very often deprive local people of their homes. The country is dependent on international food aid.