Emerging as a sovereign nation 50 years ago, Bangladesh is a nation that sits at a crossroads of trade, history, culture, and religion. With a population of over 160 million people in an area about the size of Iowa, Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Join Active Minds as we examine the story of this important Southeast Asian country, including the rise of Bangladesh as a major exporter of textiles to the world and its geographic vulnerability to the effects of climate change.