Bangladesh emerged as an independent and sovereign country on 16 December 1971 following a ninemonth war of liberation. Dhaka (previously spelt Dacca) is its capital. ... Exports Ready made garments, raw jute, jute manufactures, tea, ... Dhaka and Chittagong. Relay stations: Chittagong, Sylhet, Khulna, Natore, Mymensingh, Rangpur, Noakhali ...