Rivers are the most important geographical features in Bangladesh, and it is the rivers that created the vast alluvial delta.
Islam, the state religion, is the faith of 88 percent of the population, almost all of whom adhere to the Sunni branch. Hindus make up most of the remainder, and the country has small communities of Buddhists, Christians, and animists.
Bangladeshi daily life is replete with traditions and festivals that reflect the unique culture and tradition of Bangladeshis.