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Global Data Atlas

Comprehensive worldwide catalog of Earth observation satellites, GIS data portals, drone imagery sources, and GPS/GNSS positioning data — all organized with download instructions, access details & specifications.

83Total Satellites

49Free Access

20Commercial

75Currently Active

65 open GIS & geospatial portals from the Open Geo Hub catalogue.

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27Total Sources

10Free/Open

15Commercial

11Processing Tools

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Bangladesh Data Sources

Complete directory of government, NGO & international organizations providing datasets

51Organizations

37Government

30Free Sources

144+Datasets

34Sectors

Showing 51 of 51 organizations (144 datasets)

BMD★ 🟡 FreemiumEst. 1867 Bangladesh Meteorological Department Meteorology & Climate · 8 datasets · National (43+ stations) · Hourly / Daily / Monthly Visit ↗

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) is the principal government agency responsible for weather observation, forecasting, and climate monitoring. Established in 1867 during British rule, BMD operates 43 surface observatories, 10 upper air stations, 3 radar stations (Dhaka, Cox's Bazar, Rangpur), and 1 pilot balloon observatory across the country. BMD provides critical early warning services for tropical cyclones, nor'westers, heavy rainfall, and cold waves. The department is part of the Ministry of Defence and serves as Bangladesh's permanent representative to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). All data is collected following WMO standards and protocols.

Government📅 Hourly / Daily / Monthly🌍 National (43+ stations)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (8)

Daily Surface Weather ObservationsFree (last 7 days) / ৳500-2,000 for bulk historical Comprehensive station-wise daily records including maximum/minimum temperature (°C), rainfall (mm), relative humidity (%), sunshine hours, wind speed & direction, cloud cover (oktas), visibility, and atmospheric pressure from all 43+ surface observatories. Data follows WMO coding standards. Historical records available from 1948 onward for select stations. 📄 CSV, Excel, PDF📥 Online portal & written request📐 Station-level (43 stations)⏱ Daily since 1948

Historical Climate Normals & Extremes৳1,000-5,000 per station per decade Long-term 30-year climate normal data (1991-2020), monthly/annual averages, extreme temperature records, record rainfall events, drought indices (SPI, PDSI), and trend analysis for all BMD observatories. Essential for climate change research, infrastructure design, and agricultural planning. Includes derived products like growing degree days and heating/cooling degree days. 📄 Excel, CSV, PDF reports📥 Written application to Director (Climatology)📐 Station-level⏱ 30-year normals, decadal

Satellite Rainfall Estimates (SRE)৳2,000-10,000 depending on coverage Gridded rainfall estimates derived from TRMM (Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission) and GPM (Global Precipitation Measurement) satellite data, calibrated with BMD ground-truth rain gauge observations. Products include 3-hourly, daily, pentad (5-day), and monthly accumulated precipitation at 0.25° resolution covering entire Bangladesh. Used for flood forecasting, drought monitoring, and hydrological modeling. 📄 GeoTIFF, NetCDF, HDF5📥 Request through BMD Storm Warning Centre📐 0.25° (~25km grid)⏱ 3-hourly to monthly

Cyclone Track & Intensity DatabaseFree (bulletins) / ৳1,000-3,000 (GIS tracks) Complete database of tropical cyclones affecting the Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh coast from 1877 to present. Includes track coordinates (lat/lon at 6-hourly intervals), maximum sustained wind speed (knots), central pressure (hPa), storm surge height (m), landfall location and time, affected districts, and damage assessment reports. Critical for cyclone risk modeling and coastal infrastructure planning. 📄 Shapefile, CSV, PDF bulletins📥 Website (bulletins) / Request (GIS data)📐 6-hourly track points⏱ Event-based, 1877-present

Agro-Meteorological Advisory BulletinsFree Weekly crop-weather advisory bulletins issued in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE). Covers rainfall outlook, temperature forecast, soil moisture conditions, pest/disease risk alerts, and specific farming recommendations (sowing, harvesting, irrigation timing) for 8 agricultural divisions. Available in both Bangla and English. 📄 PDF, print📥 BMD website (weekly)📐 Division-level (8 divisions)⏱ Weekly (seasonal)

Upper Air Radiosonde & Pilot Balloon Data৳3,000-8,000 per station/year Vertical atmospheric profiles from radiosonde launches (twice daily at 00 UTC and 12 UTC) at Dhaka, Chittagong, Bogra, and Sylhet stations. Parameters include temperature, dew point, relative humidity, wind speed/direction, and geopotential height at standard pressure levels (1000-10 hPa). Pilot balloon observations provide upper wind data. Essential for NWP model validation and aviation meteorology. 📄 CSV, TEMP/PILOT messages📥 Written application to Director📐 4 upper air stations⏱ Twice daily (00/12 UTC)

Doppler Radar Imagery & ProductsFree (images) / ৳5,000-15,000 (raw data) S-band and C-band Doppler weather radar data from three operational radar sites at Dhaka (Agargaon), Cox's Bazar, and Rangpur. Products include reflectivity (dBZ), radial velocity, spectrum width, Vertically Integrated Liquid (VIL), composite reflectivity, and Echo Tops. Provides 240 km surveillance and 120 km Doppler coverage. Used for severe weather detection including thunderstorms, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall cells. 📄 PNG, GIF (imagery) / BUFR (raw)📥 Website (near real-time images)📐 250m range bins, 240km range⏱ Every 6-10 minutes

Lightning Detection Network Data৳2,000-8,000 Cloud-to-ground lightning stroke data from the national lightning detection sensors. Includes stroke location (lat/lon), polarity, peak current (kA), timestamp, and multiplicity. Coverage across Bangladesh with detection efficiency >90% for cloud-to-ground strokes. Used for lightning risk assessment, power grid protection, and aviation safety analysis. 📄 CSV, KML📥 Request📐 Individual stroke locations⏱ Real-time, archived daily

SoB★ 🔴 PaidEst. 1767 Survey of Bangladesh Mapping & Surveying · 7 datasets · National · Periodic (5-15 year cycles) Visit ↗

The Survey of Bangladesh (SoB), under the Ministry of Defence, is the national mapping authority responsible for topographic surveying, geodetic control, aerial photography, cartography, and production of official maps of Bangladesh. Established in 1767 as part of the Great Trigonometric Survey of India, SoB maintains the national geodetic reference framework (Bangladesh Transverse Mercator projection, BTM), produces the official topographic map series at multiple scales, and conducts cadastral surveys. SoB also operates aerial survey aircraft and has recently acquired modern LiDAR and photogrammetric capabilities.

Government📅 Periodic (5-15 year cycles)🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (7)

Topographic Map Series (1:25,000 & 1:50,000)৳200-500 per sheet (paper) / ৳1,000-3,000 (digital scan) The national standard topographic map series covering all of Bangladesh in 750+ sheets at 1:50,000 scale and 3,000+ sheets at 1:25,000 scale. Features include contour lines (5m/10m intervals), spot heights, road network (classified), river/water body boundaries, settlement boundaries, vegetation cover, administrative boundaries, and place names in both Bangla and English. The 1:50,000 series was last fully revised in 2000-2005 using aerial photography; partial updates ongoing. Each sheet covers 15'×15' (1:50,000) or 7.5'×7.5' (1:25,000). 📄 Paper maps, Scanned TIFF/JPEG (300-600 DPI)📥 SoB head office (Tejgaon, Dhaka) & regional offices📐 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 scale

Aerial Photographs & Ortho-imagery৳500-2,000 per frame (print) / ৳3,000-10,000 (digital ortho) Historical and recent aerial photography at scales ranging from 1:10,000 to 1:40,000, covering urban areas, river corridors, coastal zones, and specific project areas. The archive includes photographs from 1952 onward. Recent missions include orthorectified products with ground resolution of 10-50 cm. Aerial photos are essential for topographic mapping, land use analysis, urban planning, change detection, and legal/cadastral boundary disputes. Camera calibration certificates and flight parameters available. 📄 Print (23cm×23cm), Digital TIFF (16-bit), ECW📥 Written application with purpose statement📐 10cm to 50cm ground resolution

Digital Elevation Model (DEM) & Digital Terrain Model (DTM)৳5,000-20,000 per district / ৳50,000-200,000 national High-resolution elevation data derived from airborne LiDAR surveys, stereo aerial photography, and DGPS ground control. Products include bare-earth DTM, first-return DSM (Digital Surface Model), and hydro-enforced DEM. Vertical accuracy ranges from ±15cm (LiDAR) to ±1m (photogrammetric). Available for select urban areas (Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet) and flood-prone regions at 1m-5m posting. National coverage at 30m from SRTM-derived products with SoB enhancements. Critical for flood modeling, infrastructure design, and climate adaptation planning. 📄 GeoTIFF, LAS (point cloud), ASCII Grid📥 Written application with project justification📐 1m-30m posting, ±15cm-1m vertical accuracy

Geodetic Control Network (BM/GPS/GNSS)৳1,000-3,000 per station / ৳10,000-30,000 (regional network) National geodetic reference framework comprising 1,200+ first-order and second-order triangulation stations, 5,000+ benchmark (BM) leveling points with published elevations (MSL referenced to Chittagong tide gauge), and 40+ GNSS continuously operating reference stations (CORS). Coordinates referenced to Bangladesh Geodetic Datum (BGD) tied to ITRF2014. Includes precise leveling networks, gravity observations, and geoid model (BDG2020). Essential for all surveying, construction, and GIS referencing in Bangladesh. 📄 CSV, PDF station descriptions, RINEX📥 Formal request to Director (Geodesy)📐 Point measurements, ±1-5cm horizontal, ±2-10cm vertical

Administrative Boundary GIS Data৳2,000-5,000 (district level) / ৳15,000-30,000 (union level national) Official gazetted administrative boundary polygons at all tiers: 8 divisions, 64 districts, 495 upazilas, 4,571 unions, 330+ municipalities, and 12 city corporations. Includes boundary attributes (name, geocode, area, perimeter, population census code). Updated after each administrative reorganization. These are the only legally recognized boundary datasets for Bangladesh. Essential for all government planning, census enumeration, and election delimitation. 📄 Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GeoPackage📥 Request with institutional letter📐 Vector polygon, ±10-50m positional accuracy

Satellite Imagery Ortho-Products৳10,000-50,000 per scene/district Orthorectified satellite imagery products from WorldView, GeoEye, Pléiades, and SPOT satellite systems. Sub-meter to 2.5m resolution pan-sharpened products with RPC-based orthorectification using SoB ground control. Used for map updating, urban monitoring, disaster assessment, and infrastructure planning where aerial coverage is unavailable. 📄 GeoTIFF, ECW, MrSID📥 Request📐 0.3m to 2.5m

Mouza (Revenue Village) Maps৳100-500 per mouza sheet Cadastral-scale maps (1:3,960 or 1:7,920 scale, locally called "CS/SA/RS maps") showing individual land plot boundaries, plot numbers (dag numbers), ownership records, and land classification for all 87,000+ mouzas (revenue villages) in Bangladesh. These maps form the legal basis for land ownership and are maintained jointly by SoB and the Department of Land Records & Surveys. Some districts have been digitized. 📄 Scanned TIFF, paper📥 District Settlement Office / SoB archives📐 1:3,960 to 1:7,920 scale (cadastral)

BARC★ 🟡 FreemiumEst. 1973 Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council Agriculture & Land Use · 6 datasets · National (upazila level) · Annual / Seasonal Visit ↗

BARC is the apex coordinating body for the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) of Bangladesh, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture. It coordinates 10 agricultural research institutes and provides spatial databases for agro-ecological zoning, soil resource management, and crop planning. BARC's GIS Laboratory maintains one of the most comprehensive agricultural spatial databases in the country, including the FAO/UNDP-supported Land Resources Appraisal of Bangladesh, AEZ database, and digital soil maps at upazila level.

Government📅 Annual / Seasonal🌍 National (upazila level)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (6)

Agro-Ecological Zone (AEZ) Database & MapsFree (PDF atlas) / ৳2,000-8,000 (GIS layers) Bangladesh is classified into 30 Agro-Ecological Zones and 88 sub-zones based on physiography, soil characteristics, depth and duration of flooding, and agro-climate. Each AEZ polygon includes attributes for land type (highland to very low land), soil texture, organic matter content, soil pH range, moisture availability period, cropping season length, and recommended crop suitability. The AEZ database was developed with FAO support and is the foundation for all agricultural planning in Bangladesh. GIS layers include individual thematic maps for each parameter. 📄 Shapefile, GeoDatabase, PDF atlas📥 BARC GIS Lab / Website (PDF)📐 1:250,000 to 1:50,000 scale

Digital Soil Maps & Soil Resource Database৳2,000-8,000 per upazila / ৳25,000-50,000 (national) Comprehensive soil resource maps at upazila (sub-district) level derived from the Soil Survey series. Each soil unit includes attributes for soil series name, texture class (12 USDA classes), drainage class, parent material, land type (flood depth classification: F0-F4), topography, permeability, available water capacity, organic matter (%), nitrogen status, phosphorus level, potassium level, sulfur level, zinc level, boron level, soil pH, and CEC (cation exchange capacity). Covers all 495 upazilas with >200 recognized soil series across Bangladesh. 📄 Shapefile, GeoTIFF, PDF📥 BARC GIS Lab📐 Upazila-level polygons (~1:50,000)

Crop Statistics Database (CropStat BD)Free Comprehensive crop production database covering 50+ crops across 64 districts for 30+ years. Data includes cultivated area (hectares), total production (metric tons), average yield (t/ha), farm-gate price, and production cost for major crops: rice (Aus, Aman, Boro), wheat, maize, jute, sugarcane, potato, pulses, oilseeds, spices, fruits, and vegetables. Disaggregated by season (Kharif-I, Kharif-II, Rabi) and irrigation status. Sources include DAE, BBS crop cut surveys, and BARC field assessments. 📄 Excel, CSV, Access database📥 BARC website / Statistical wing⏱ 1990-present, seasonal

Land Use / Land Cover Maps & Change Analysis৳1,000-5,000 per district Multi-temporal land use/land cover (LULC) maps classified from satellite imagery (Landsat, Sentinel-2) at district and upazila level. Categories include: cropland (single/double/triple cropped), forest (evergreen, deciduous, mangrove), water bodies (permanent, seasonal), built-up area, wetland, char land, tea garden, rubber plantation, and barren/fallow land. Change analysis products show conversion between land use classes over 5-10 year intervals. Accuracy assessment reports included. 📄 Shapefile, GeoTIFF, Excel📥 Request through BARC GIS Lab📐 30m (Landsat) / 10m (Sentinel-2)

Fertilizer Recommendation Guide (FRG) DatabaseFree Location-specific integrated fertilizer recommendation system covering all 495 upazilas for 25+ crops. Recommendations based on soil test results, AEZ classification, and target yield. Database includes optimal dosages for Urea (N), TSP (P₂O₅), MoP (K₂O), Gypsum (S), Zinc Sulfate (Zn), Boric Acid (B), and organic manure by soil series and crop combination. The mobile app version (Krishi Diary) provides GPS-based recommendations. 📄 Web app, PDF, SQLite database📥 BARC FRG App / Website📐 Upazila & soil series level

Agricultural Research Database (BARD)Free Comprehensive database of agricultural research outputs from all 10 NARS institutes including BRRI, BARI, BINA, BJRI, BSRI, BTRI, BLRI, BFRI, SRDI, and CDB. Includes research publications, technology packages, crop variety releases, and pest management recommendations. Searchable by crop, topic, institute, and year. 📄 Web database, PDF abstracts📥 BARC website⏱ 1970-present

BBS★ 🟢 FreeEst. 1974 Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics Statistics & Census · 8 datasets · National (all administrative levels) · Annual / Decennial Visit ↗

BBS is the centralized statistical organization under the Statistics and Informatics Division (SID) of the Ministry of Planning. It conducts the national population census (decennial), agricultural census, economic census, and numerous sample surveys. BBS produces the Statistical Yearbook, national accounts (GDP), CPI/inflation data, poverty statistics, and serves as the official source for all government statistics. BBS operates through 64 district statistics offices and 495 upazila statistics offices, making it one of the most decentralized statistical organizations.

Government📅 Annual / Decennial🌍 National (all administrative levels)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (8)

Population & Housing Census (PHC)Free (reports) / ৳5,000-20,000 (microdata with agreement) Decennial population census conducted most recently in 2022, covering the entire population of ~170 million. Variables include total population (by sex, age 5-year groups), household count, literacy rate, religion, marital status, disability, migration, housing type, water source, sanitation, electricity access, cooking fuel, and ICT access. Available at national, division, district, upazila, union, and ward levels. The 2022 census used digital enumeration (tablets) for the first time. Census GIS products include thematic maps of population density, literacy, and basic services coverage. 📄 PDF reports, Excel tables, GIS maps📥 BBS website (reports) / National Data Archive (microdata)⏱ Decennial (1974, 1981, 1991, 2001, 2011, 2022)

Household Income & Expenditure Survey (HIES)Free (report) / ৳5,000 (unit-level microdata) Nationally representative household survey conducted every 5 years, sampling 45,000-65,000 households. Captures detailed income sources, consumption expenditure (300+ food and non-food items), poverty headcount, poverty gap, Gini coefficient, caloric intake, and multidimensional poverty indicators. The 2022 round shows national poverty headcount at 18.7%. Data disaggregated by urban/rural, division, and socioeconomic groups. 📄 PDF report, SPSS/Stata microdata📥 BBS website (report) / World Bank Microdata Library⏱ Every 5 years (latest: 2022)

Statistical Yearbook of BangladeshFree Annual compendium of 600+ statistical tables across 20+ sectors: area/population, vital statistics, migration, health, education, agriculture, fisheries, livestock, forestry, industry, energy, transport, communication, banking/finance, external trade, national accounts, prices, labor force, environment, and gender statistics. Data sourced from 35+ ministries and agencies. Available from 1975 onward. 📄 PDF (700+ pages), select tables in Excel📥 BBS website

GDP & National Accounts DataFree Quarterly and annual GDP estimates at constant (2015-16 base year) and current prices. Sectoral breakdown: agriculture (crops, livestock, fisheries, forestry), industry (manufacturing, mining, construction, utilities), and services (15 sub-sectors). Includes gross fixed capital formation, private consumption, government consumption, exports, imports, and savings/investment ratios. Per capita GDP/GNI computed annually. 📄 Excel, PDF📥 BBS website (quarterly releases)⏱ Quarterly/annual since 1972

Labour Force Survey (LFS)Free (report) / ৳3,000 (microdata) Quarterly labour force survey covering 45,000+ households. Variables include employment status (ILO definition), industry sector (BSIC 4-digit), occupation (BSCO), working hours, wages/earnings, underemployment, informal employment, child labor, overseas employment, and NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) rates. Gender-disaggregated analysis included. 📄 PDF, SPSS microdata📥 BBS website

Consumer Price Index (CPI) & InflationFree Monthly CPI computed for national, urban, and rural domains using 422 items in 12 expenditure groups (COICOP classification). Base year 2005-06. Point-to-point and moving average inflation rates published monthly. Food and non-food indices reported separately. Data available from 1969 for the overall index. 📄 Excel, PDF monthly bulletin📥 BBS website (monthly)⏱ Monthly since 1969

Agriculture CensusFree Comprehensive census of farm holdings conducted every 10 years (latest: 2019). Covers 35 million farm households. Data includes number/size of holdings, land tenure, crop area by type, irrigation method, agricultural equipment, livestock/poultry ownership, fishery activities, and use of improved varieties/fertilizers. District-level tabulations available. 📄 PDF, Excel tables📥 BBS website⏱ Decennial (2008, 2019)

Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS)Free Large-scale household survey (65,000+ households) conducted with UNICEF support. Covers child health (nutrition, immunization, mortality), maternal health, education, water/sanitation, child protection, HIV/AIDS awareness, and SDG indicators. Provides district-level estimates for key indicators. Latest round: MICS 2019. 📄 PDF, SPSS/Stata microdata📥 BBS website / UNICEF MICS portal⏱ Every 3-5 years

SPARRSO★ 🔴 PaidEst. 1980 Space Research and Remote Sensing Organization Remote Sensing & Space · 6 datasets · National · On demand / Project-based Visit ↗

SPARRSO is Bangladesh's national space agency under the Ministry of Defence, established in 1980. It operates a ground receiving station for direct readout of NOAA/AVHRR and Fengyun satellite data, and processes imagery from Landsat, Sentinel, SPOT, and other commercial satellites. SPARRSO conducts applied research in agriculture monitoring, flood mapping, coastal zone management, forest assessment, land use change detection, and atmospheric studies. The agency has developed expertise in SAR-based flood mapping using Sentinel-1 and RADARSAT data.

Government📅 On demand / Project-based🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (6)

Multi-Sensor Satellite Imagery Products৳5,000-30,000 per scene (processing fee) Processed and corrected satellite imagery from multiple sensors including Landsat-8/9 OLI (30m/15m), Sentinel-2 MSI (10m/20m/60m), SPOT-6/7 (1.5m/6m), and NOAA AVHRR (1.1km). Processing includes radiometric calibration, atmospheric correction (DOS/FLAASH), geometric correction using GCPs, and orthorectification. Products available as individual bands, true/false color composites, and pan-sharpened imagery. SPARRSO maintains an archive of Landsat imagery from 1972 onward for Bangladesh. 📄 GeoTIFF (8/16-bit), IMG, ECW📥 Written application to Chairman📐 1.5m to 1.1km (sensor dependent)⏱ 1972-present (archive)

National Land Cover / Land Use Maps৳3,000-15,000 per district Supervised classification maps using Maximum Likelihood, Random Forest, and Support Vector Machine algorithms. 15-20 land cover classes including: Aman rice, Boro rice, wheat, jute, mixed cropland, homestead vegetation, deciduous forest, evergreen forest, mangrove forest, water bodies (river, pond, haor/beel), built-up (urban/rural), sandy areas, mudflat, and aquaculture ponds. Accuracy assessment with confusion matrix and kappa coefficient (typically >85%). Generated from cloud-free Landsat/Sentinel-2 composites. 📄 Shapefile, GeoTIFF (classified raster)📥 Request to RS Division📐 10m-30m, district/national⏱ Multi-temporal (5-year intervals)

SAR-Based Flood Inundation MapsFree during emergencies / ৳2,000-5,000 (archive) Near real-time flood extent mapping using Sentinel-1 SAR (C-band, VV/VH polarization) and historical RADARSAT data. Flood maps generated within 24-48 hours of satellite pass during monsoon flood events. Products include binary flood/non-flood classification, flood depth estimation (using DEM integration), flood duration maps (from multi-temporal SAR), and affected area statistics by administrative unit. Archive covers major flood events of 1988, 1998, 2004, 2007, 2017, 2019, and 2020. 📄 GeoTIFF, Shapefile (flood extent polygon)📥 During flood events (expedited) / Archive on request📐 10m (Sentinel-1) / 25m (RADARSAT)⏱ 12-day revisit (Sentinel-1)

Coastal Zone Mapping Products৳5,000-20,000 per product Comprehensive coastal zone spatial products including: (1) multi-decadal shoreline change analysis (1973-2023) showing erosion/accretion rates in m/year, (2) mangrove forest extent and health mapping (NDVI-based) for the Sundarbans and planted mangroves, (3) land reclamation/char land dynamics using time-series Landsat imagery, (4) bathymetric charts from multi-beam sonar surveys, (5) storm surge inundation modeling, and (6) coastal salinity intrusion mapping. Essential for coastal zone management, climate adaptation, and infrastructure planning. 📄 Shapefile, GeoTIFF, PDF atlas📥 Request to Coastal Zone Division📐 10m-30m (satellite) / 5m (aerial)⏱ Multi-decadal analysis

Crop Health & Yield Estimation Products৳2,000-10,000 Remote sensing-based crop monitoring products including NDVI time-series profiles for major crop seasons (Aus, Aman, Boro rice), crop area estimation using supervised classification, crop health anomaly maps (deviation from 10-year average NDVI), and statistical yield forecasting models combining satellite indices with meteorological data. Products validated against DAE/BBS ground-truth crop cut survey data. Coverage includes 40+ major rice-growing districts. 📄 GeoTIFF, Excel, PDF reports📥 Seasonal reports / Request📐 10m (Sentinel-2) / 250m (MODIS)⏱ Seasonal (3 crop seasons)

Forest Cover Assessment & Change Detection৳5,000-15,000 Multi-temporal forest cover mapping for classified/reserved/protected forests. Includes canopy density classification (dense >70%, moderate 40-70%, open 10-40%), deforestation hotspot identification, forest fragmentation analysis, and above-ground biomass estimation using L-band SAR (ALOS PALSAR). Special products for Sundarbans (10,000 km² mangrove), Chittagong Hill Tracts (mixed evergreen forest), and Madhupur/Barind tract (sal forests). Carbon stock estimation using IPCC Tier-2 methodology. 📄 GeoTIFF, Shapefile, PDF reports📥 Request📐 10m-25m⏱ 5-10 year intervals

BWDB 🟡 FreemiumEst. 1972 Bangladesh Water Development Board Water Resources & Hydrology · 6 datasets · National (all major rivers) · Daily / Annual Visit ↗

BWDB is the principal government organization responsible for water resources development, flood control, drainage management, and irrigation in Bangladesh. Under the Ministry of Water Resources, BWDB operates the national hydrological network comprising 300+ water level gauging stations, 130+ discharge measurement sites, 90+ rainfall stations, 50+ evaporation stations, and 250+ groundwater monitoring wells across all major river basins. BWDB also manages 800+ flood control, drainage, and irrigation (FCDI) projects protecting 6 million hectares of flood-prone land.

Government📅 Daily / Annual🌍 National (all major rivers)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (6)

River Water Level Data (Gauge Heights)Free (daily telemetry) / ৳1,000-3,000 per station/year (historical) Daily water level readings (in meters above Public Works Datum, PWD) from 300+ gauging stations on all major rivers including Ganges, Brahmaputra/Jamuna, Meghna, Teesta, Surma, Kushiyara, and their distributaries. Telemetric stations provide hourly updates via GSM/satellite link. Historical records extend from 1934 for some stations. Data includes danger level, highest flood level (HFL), and extreme low water level for each station. Essential for flood forecasting, river engineering design, and navigation planning. 📄 CSV, Excel, HEC-DSS📥 BWDB website (daily) / Hydrology Directorate (historical)📐 300+ gauging stations⏱ Daily/hourly (telemetric), 1934-present

River Discharge (Streamflow) Data৳1,000-5,000 per station/year River discharge measurements (m³/s) from 130+ sites using ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler), current meters, and float methods. Annual discharge hydrographs, flow duration curves, flood frequency analysis, and low-flow statistics available. Key stations include Hardinge Bridge (Ganges), Bahadurabad (Brahmaputra/Jamuna), and Bhairab Bazar (Meghna). Historical records from 1964 onward. Discharge data critical for water allocation, irrigation design, and environmental flow assessment. 📄 CSV, Excel, HEC-DSS📥 Written request to Directorate of Hydrology📐 130+ discharge sites⏱ Daily/event-based, 1964-present

Sediment Transport Data৳2,000-8,000 per station/year Suspended sediment concentration (mg/L) and bed load measurements from major rivers. Bangladesh rivers carry approximately 1.5 billion tons of sediment annually — one of the highest sediment loads globally. Data includes total suspended solids (TSS), grain size distribution, bedform surveys, and sediment rating curves. Essential for dredging planning, delta morphodynamics research, reservoir sedimentation studies, and river bank protection design. 📄 CSV, Excel📥 Request to Hydrology Directorate⏱ Monthly/seasonal measurements

Groundwater Monitoring Network Data৳500-3,000 per station/year Weekly to monthly groundwater level measurements from 250+ dedicated monitoring wells (piezometers) across the country. Data includes static water level (SWL) in meters below ground level, aquifer type (upper/lower), well depth, screen position, and pumping test results (transmissivity, storativity). Shows seasonal fluctuation patterns and long-term declining trends in northwest Bangladesh (Barind tract). Used for groundwater management, drought monitoring, and arsenic contamination studies. 📄 CSV, Excel, PDF annual reports📥 Groundwater Hydrology Division📐 250+ monitoring wells⏱ Weekly/monthly, 1985-present

River Cross-Section & Bathymetric Survey Data৳5,000-20,000 per reach/section Systematic cross-section surveys of major and medium rivers at 500m to 5km intervals. Data includes bed elevation (reduced level in mPWD), bank lines, channel thalweg, and floodplain extent. Bathymetric surveys conducted using multi-beam echo sounder and DGPS positioning. Used for river hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, MIKE 11), bridge/culvert design, dredging volume estimation, and river morphological studies. Repeat surveys show temporal changes in river geometry. 📄 AutoCAD DXF, CSV (x,y,z), HEC-RAS geometry📥 Directorate of River Management / Morphology Division📐 Cross-sections at 500m-5km intervals

Flood Forecasting Data & BulletinsFree Monsoon season flood bulletins (June-October) providing current water levels at all critical stations, 24-72 hour water level forecasts, flood situation maps, and flood damage assessment reports. Real-time telemetric data displayed on web-based dashboard with color-coded warning levels (normal/alert/danger). Includes upstream Indian river data received through bilateral data sharing agreement. 📄 Web, PDF, CSV📥 BWDB website (during monsoon)⏱ Daily during monsoon (June-October)

FFWC 🟢 Free⚡ API Flood Forecasting & Warning Centre Flood & Disaster · 3 datasets · National (all major basins) · Real-time / Daily during monsoon Visit ↗

FFWC operates under BWDB as the primary flood forecasting agency using hydrological and mathematical models (MIKE 11, FEWS) coupled with real-time telemetric data and upstream information from India. Provides 1-5 day flood forecasts for all major rivers and flash flood warnings for northeastern haor basins.

Government📅 Real-time / Daily during monsoon🌍 National (all major basins)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (3)

Real-time Water Level TelemetryFree Live water level data from 110+ telemetric stations across all major rivers, updated every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Dashboard shows current level, danger level, trend arrow, and 5-day history graph. API access available for integration into third-party applications and early warning systems. Data transmitted via GSM, GPRS, and satellite (INSAT) links with solar-powered field stations. 📄 Web dashboard, API (JSON), CSV export📥 ffwc.gov.bd (real-time)⏱ Every 15 min to 1 hour (real-time)

Flood Forecast Maps (1-5 day)Free Grid-based flood inundation forecast maps showing predicted flood extent and depth for 1, 3, and 5-day lead times. Generated from coupled hydrological-hydrodynamic models (MIKE 11/MIKE 21) with ECMWF ensemble weather prediction inputs. Maps show flood probability contours and affected population estimates by upazila. Flash flood warnings issued for Sylhet-Sunamganj haor basin using dedicated FFGS (Flash Flood Guidance System). 📄 Web (interactive map), PNG, PDF📥 ffwc.gov.bd⏱ Daily during monsoon season

Historical Flood Event ArchiveFree Comprehensive archive of major flood events from 1954 to present including peak water levels, duration of above-danger-level flooding, affected area (km²), affected population, crop damage, and infrastructure damage by district. Satellite-derived flood extent maps (from MODIS, Sentinel-1) available for events after 2000. Used for flood frequency analysis, flood risk mapping, and insurance actuarial studies. 📄 CSV, PDF, Shapefile (flood extent)📥 Request to FFWC Director⏱ 1954-present (event-based)

LGED★ 🟢 FreeEst. 1992 Local Government Engineering Department Infrastructure & GIS · 6 datasets · National (union level — all 4,571 unions) · Continuous (ongoing field updates) Visit ↗

LGED maintains the largest operational GIS database in Bangladesh under its Geographic Information System (GIS) unit, covering all 4,571 unions with detailed infrastructure mapping. The department is responsible for rural roads, bridges, growth centers, markets, and small-scale water management infrastructure. LGED's GIS portal (gis.lged.gov.bd) is a pioneering web-based mapping platform providing free access to Bangladesh's most granular infrastructure data.

Government📅 Continuous (ongoing field updates)🌍 National (union level — all 4,571 unions)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (6)

Union-Level Digital Infrastructure MapsFree The most detailed publicly available GIS database in Bangladesh covering all 4,571 unions. Each map shows: (1) Road network classified by type (upazila road, union road, village road — paved/unpaved), (2) Bridges & culverts with structural type and span, (3) Growth centres and hat-bazars (periodic markets), (4) Educational institutions (primary schools, high schools, madrasas, colleges), (5) Health facilities (upazila health complex, community clinics, family welfare centres), (6) Religious institutions (mosques, temples, churches), (7) Government offices, (8) Water bodies, (9) Union parishad office locations. Maps printed at 1:25,000 scale and available digitally through the web portal. 📄 Web GIS, Shapefile, KML, PDF📥 gis.lged.gov.bd (free web access)📐 1:25,000 scale, GPS-verified features

National Road Network DatabaseFree Complete road network GIS data covering 350,000+ km of roads classified as: National Highway, Regional Highway, Zila (District) Road, Upazila Road, Union Road, and Village Road. Attributes include road ID, name, surface type (RCC/HBB/bituminous/earthen), width, condition (good/fair/poor), length, connecting nodes, traffic volume class, and construction/last repair year. Used by transport planners, logistics companies, and emergency responders. 📄 Shapefile, KML, GeoJSON📥 LGED GIS portal📐 Centerline polylines, GPS-surveyed

Growth Centre & Market InventoryFree Geo-located database of 1,523 growth centres (permanent marketplaces) and 15,000+ hat-bazars (periodic markets) including market name, GPS coordinates, market days (which days of the week), estimated number of shops, types of goods traded, electricity availability, and connected road type. Growth centres are the focal points of rural economic activity and are used for rural development planning and market accessibility analysis. 📄 Shapefile, Excel, KML📥 LGED GIS portal / Statistics Division📐 Point locations (GPS, ±5m)

Bridge & Culvert Inventory DatabaseFree Complete inventory of 65,000+ bridges and culverts on LGED roads. Attributes include structure ID, GPS location, type (RCC slab/girder, steel/bailey, box culvert, pipe culvert), span length (m), width (m), load capacity (tons), construction year, current condition rating (1-5 scale), and recommended maintenance/replacement status. Critical for infrastructure asset management, disaster preparedness (identifying vulnerable crossings), and transport routing. 📄 Shapefile, Excel, PDF📥 LGED GIS portal / Bridge Division📐 Point locations with structural attributes

Educational Institution Mapping DatabaseFree GPS-verified locations of 120,000+ educational institutions across Bangladesh including: government primary schools (65,000+), registered non-government primary schools (26,000+), secondary schools (20,000+), madrasas (14,000+), colleges (4,000+), and universities. Attributes include institution name, EMIS code, GPS coordinates, number of students, number of teachers, and building type. Used for education planning, school catchment analysis, and measuring SDG 4 (quality education) accessibility. 📄 Shapefile, CSV, KML📥 LGED GIS portal📐 Point locations, GPS-verified

Small-Scale Water Resources MapsFree GIS data of small-scale water resources infrastructure including fish ponds, irrigation canals, rubber dams, regulators, and water control structures managed by LGED. Includes seasonal water body extent mapping for haor (wetland) areas in Sylhet and Mymensingh divisions. 📄 Shapefile, PDF📥 LGED GIS portal / SSWR Division📐 Feature-level mapping

CEGIS★ 🔴 PaidEst. 2002 Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services GIS & Environment · 5 datasets · National (project-specific) · Project-based / Annual updates Visit ↗

CEGIS is a public trust under the Ministry of Water Resources, serving as the premier GIS and environmental consulting organization in Bangladesh. Established in 2002 (evolved from the EGIS project started in 1996 with Dutch government support), CEGIS maintains advanced GIS, remote sensing, and hydraulic/hydrodynamic modeling capabilities. The organization provides technical services to government agencies, development partners, and the private sector in river morphology, flood management, environmental impact assessment, climate change adaptation, and spatial planning.

Semi-Govt📅 Project-based / Annual updates🌍 National (project-specific)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (5)

River Bank Erosion Prediction & Historical Maps৳10,000-50,000+ per river reach Multi-decadal (1973-2023) river bank erosion-accretion analysis for all major rivers including Jamuna, Padma, Meghna, Teesta, and Dharla. Products include historical bank line positions digitized from satellite imagery at 5-year intervals, net erosion/accretion rates (m/year), predicted bank line position for 5-year horizon, and erosion risk zonation maps. Uses satellite time-series analysis combined with 2D morphodynamic modeling (Delft3D). Essential for displacement planning, char development, and river bank protection project design. 📄 Shapefile, GeoTIFF, PDF atlas📥 Contract/MOU with CEGIS📐 30m (historical Landsat) to 10m (recent Sentinel-2)

Flood Risk & Hazard Zonation Maps৳10,000-40,000 per district Probabilistic flood hazard maps showing inundation extent and depth for various return periods (2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100-year floods). Generated using calibrated 2D hydrodynamic models (MIKE 21, Delft3D) with high-resolution DEM. Risk maps combine hazard with exposure (population, infrastructure, crops) and vulnerability data. Products comply with IPCC AR6 guidelines for climate risk assessment. Used by disaster management agencies, insurance companies, and infrastructure planners. 📄 GeoTIFF, Shapefile, PDF📥 Contract/Request📐 90m to 250m grid cells

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Spatial DataVaries (project-based) Comprehensive environmental baseline datasets produced for major infrastructure EIA/SIA studies including: land use/land cover maps, ecological habitat mapping, wetland delineation, air/water/noise quality monitoring station data, socioeconomic survey data with GPS locations, fish habitat and migration route maps, and visual impact assessment viewsheds. CEGIS has conducted EIA spatial analysis for Padma Bridge, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Dhaka Metro Rail, and numerous power plant projects. 📄 Shapefile, GeoTIFF, reports📥 Project-specific contracts📐 Project-specific (typically 10m-30m)

Char (River Island) Dynamics Database৳5,000-30,000 Time-series analysis of char land (riverine islands) formation, migration, and erosion across major river systems. Dataset includes char boundary polygons at 5-year intervals (1973-2023), char area statistics, emergence/disappearance records, and population settlement patterns on chars. Bangladesh has approximately 1,000+ chars supporting 5 million people. Data critical for char livelihood programmes, land tenure planning, and climate adaptation strategies. 📄 Shapefile, time-series GeoTIFF📥 Request/Contract📐 30m historical, 10m recent

National DEM & Land Elevation Products৳5,000-25,000 per product High-resolution digital elevation products including: (1) CEGIS Enhanced DEM — SRTM 30m improved with BWDB cross-section data and DGPS ground truth, (2) LiDAR-derived DEM for selected urban and coastal areas at 1m resolution, (3) Hydro-enforced DEM with stream-burned channels for hydrological modeling. Vertical accuracy ranges from ±0.5m (LiDAR) to ±3m (enhanced SRTM). Used for flood modeling, sea-level rise impact assessment, and drainage design. 📄 GeoTIFF (floating point), LAS📥 Request📐 1m (LiDAR) to 30m (enhanced SRTM)

DoE 🟢 FreeEst. 1989 Department of Environment Environment & Pollution · 4 datasets · National · Real-time (air) / Monthly (water) Visit ↗

DoE under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is responsible for environmental monitoring, regulation, and enforcement. Operates the Continuous Air Monitoring Stations (CAMS), river water quality monitoring network, and manages the Environmental Clearance process for industrial and infrastructure projects.

Government📅 Real-time (air) / Monthly (water)🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (4)

Continuous Air Quality Monitoring (CAMS) DataFree Hourly air quality data from 16+ Continuous Air Monitoring Stations (CAMS) in Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Khulna, Barishal, Rangpur, and Mymensingh. Parameters measured: PM2.5, PM10, SO₂, NO₂, CO, O₃ (ground-level ozone). Real-time AQI computed using US EPA breakpoint methodology. Dhaka consistently ranks among world's most polluted cities (annual PM2.5 average >80 µg/m³). Historical data available from 2002. Seasonal analysis shows worst air quality November-March (dry season, brick kiln emissions, crop residue burning). 📄 Web dashboard, CSV, Excel📥 case.doe.gov.bd (real-time)⏱ Hourly, real-time, 2002-present

River Water Quality Monitoring NetworkFree Monthly water quality sampling from 100+ monitoring stations on 30+ rivers across Bangladesh. Parameters include: pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solids (TDS), electrical conductivity (EC), turbidity, fecal coliform, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, ammonia, heavy metals (arsenic, chromium, lead, cadmium, mercury), and pesticide residues. Buriganga, Turag, Shitalakhya, and Balu rivers near Dhaka show severe pollution. Data used for water quality index computation and trend analysis. 📄 Excel, PDF annual reports📥 DoE Water Quality Lab / Website⏱ Monthly since 1980s

Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) DatabaseFree (public access to approved ECCs) Searchable database of all Environmental Clearance Certificates issued by DoE for industrial, infrastructure, and development projects. Includes project details, EIA/IEE reports, environmental management plans, and monitoring conditions. Classified by project category (Green/Orange-A/Orange-B/Red) based on environmental risk level. Over 50,000 ECCs issued to date. 📄 PDF, web portal📥 ecc.doe.gov.bd⏱ Continuous since 1997

Brick Kiln Registry & Emissions DataFree / ৳1,000 (GIS data) Geo-located database of 7,000+ registered brick kilns with type classification (Fixed Chimney, Zigzag, Hybrid Hoffman, Tunnel), GPS coordinates, production capacity, fuel type, chimney height, and compliance status. Brick kilns contribute approximately 58% of PM2.5 in Dhaka during dry season. Data used for air quality modeling, pollution control enforcement, and clean brick technology planning. 📄 Excel, Shapefile, PDF📥 DoE Regional Offices / Request📐 Point locations, GPS

BFD 🟡 FreemiumEst. 1862 Bangladesh Forest Department Forestry & Environment · 4 datasets · National forest areas · Annual / 5-year inventory cycles Visit ↗

The Bangladesh Forest Department (BFD) manages 2.6 million hectares of government forest land (17.5% of country area) including the Sundarbans (world's largest mangrove), Chittagong Hill Tracts forests, and Madhupur/Barind sal forests. BFD conducts national forest inventories, maintains forest boundary maps, and manages 42 protected areas (national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, eco-parks).

Government📅 Annual / 5-year inventory cycles🌍 National forest areasVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (4)

National Forest Cover Maps & StatisticsFree (reports/PDF) / ৳5,000-15,000 (GIS) Official forest cover maps classified as: classified/reserved/protected/acquired forests, unclassed state forests (USF), and private forests/village woodlots. Total gazetted forest area: 1.53 million hectares. Maps show forest boundary polygons, beat/range/division administrative forest units, plantation areas (rubber, teak, coastal plantation), and encroachment zones. Annual forest cover statistics published in collaboration with FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment. 📄 Shapefile, GeoTIFF, PDF📥 Forest Management Wing / Request📐 Vector polygons (1:50,000 base)

National Forest Inventory (NFI) Data৳2,000-10,000 (detailed plot data) Comprehensive multi-resource forest inventory conducted every 5-10 years using systematic sampling design. Plot-level data includes: tree species composition, diameter at breast height (DBH), total height, crown cover, regeneration density, non-timber forest product assessment, soil characteristics, and biodiversity indicators (bird, mammal, reptile species lists). Biomass and carbon stock estimates calculated using species-specific allometric equations. Latest NFI: 2015-2016 covering all forest types. 📄 PDF report, Excel, Access database📥 Forest Inventory Division⏱ Every 5-10 years (latest 2015-16)

Protected Area Boundary & Management Data৳1,000-3,000 per PA / Free (KML) GIS boundaries of all 42 protected areas: 17 national parks, 22 wildlife sanctuaries, and 3 special biodiversity conservation areas. Includes core zone, buffer zone, and eco-tourism zone delineation. Attribute data covers gazette notification details, total area, key wildlife species, IUCN management category, visitor statistics, and threat assessment. Includes UNESCO World Heritage site boundary data for the Sundarbans. 📄 Shapefile, KML, PDF management plans📥 Wildlife & Nature Conservation Division📐 Polygon boundaries from gazette maps

Sundarbans Resource & Biodiversity Database৳3,000-15,000 Comprehensive spatial database for the Sundarbans Reserved Forest (6,017 km²) including: (1) compartment boundary maps (55 compartments), (2) vegetation type mapping (Sundri, Gewa, Keora, Golpata zones), (3) river/channel network, (4) wildlife patrol route data, (5) Royal Bengal Tiger census data and movement corridors, (6) deer population estimates, (7) honey/fish/crab collection zone maps, (8) cyclone Sidr/Aila damage assessment, and (9) salinity gradient maps. Used for sustainable forest management and tiger conservation. 📄 Shapefile, Excel, PDF📥 Sundarbans Circle offices (Khulna/Bagerhat)📐 Compartment-level (1:25,000)

SRDI 🟡 FreemiumEst. 1961 Soil Resource Development Institute Soil Science · 4 datasets · National (upazila level) · Periodic (upazila surveys every 10-15 years) Visit ↗

SRDI conducts detailed soil surveys, soil testing, and produces upazila-level soil resource guides ("Upazila Nirdeshika") for all 495 upazilas. Under the Ministry of Agriculture, SRDI maintains the national soil database with 200+ recognized soil series, operates 14 regional soil testing laboratories processing 300,000+ samples annually, and monitors soil salinity in coastal districts.

Government📅 Periodic (upazila surveys every 10-15 years)🌍 National (upazila level)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (4)

Upazila Nirdeshika (Soil Resource Guides)৳200-500 per upazila (print) / Free (some PDFs online) Detailed soil survey reports with maps for each of 495 upazilas. Each guide includes: (1) reconnaissance soil map at 1:50,000 scale showing soil associations, (2) land type map (highland/medium highland/medium lowland/lowland/very lowland), (3) soil fertility maps (N/P/K/S/Zn/B status), (4) soil pH map, (5) organic matter content map, (6) drainage class map, (7) crop suitability assessment, and (8) recommended crop patterns. Soil units described to FAO/WRB standards with profile descriptions to 150cm depth. 📄 PDF, print booklet, Shapefile📥 SRDI offices / Website (PDF)📐 1:50,000 scale (upazila level)

National Soil Series Database৳2,000-10,000 per dataset Database of 200+ recognized soil series classified under FAO/WRB and USDA Soil Taxonomy systems. Each series includes: type profile description (morphological features, horizon designations, color (Munsell), texture (feel and lab), structure, consistence), analytical data (pH, organic carbon, CEC, base saturation, available N/P/K, particle size distribution, bulk density), taxonomic classification to family level, geographic extent, and associated landscape position. The backbone of all soil mapping in Bangladesh. 📄 Access database, Excel, Shapefile📥 SRDI Head Office (GIS wing)📐 Soil series polygons

Coastal Soil Salinity Monitoring Data৳2,000-8,000 per district Seasonal soil salinity monitoring in 19 coastal districts covering 2.85 million hectares. Parameters include electrical conductivity (EC in dS/m) at 0-15cm, 15-30cm, and 30-60cm depth, measured three times per year (pre-monsoon, monsoon, post-monsoon). Salinity severity classification: non-saline (<2), slightly saline (2-4), moderately saline (4-8), strongly saline (8-16), very strongly saline (>16 dS/m). Shows increasing salinity trend due to sea-level rise and reduced dry-season freshwater flow. Used for crop planning and climate adaptation. 📄 Excel, GeoTIFF, Shapefile📥 SRDI Coastal Zone Wing / Request📐 Union-level sampling points⏱ 3 times/year, 1990-present

Soil Testing Laboratory Results Archive৳50-200 per sample (testing fee) / Free (own results) Archive of 300,000+ soil test results per year from farmers, researchers, and project submissions. Standard analysis includes: pH, organic matter (%), total nitrogen (%), available phosphorus (ppm), exchangeable potassium (meq/100g), available sulfur (ppm), available zinc (ppm), and available boron (ppm). Results accompanied by fertilizer recommendations using BARC Fertilizer Recommendation Guide methodology. Database queryable by location, crop, and date. 📄 Excel, Access database📥 SRDI regional labs (14 locations)⏱ Continuous (300,000+ tests/year)

GSB 🔴 PaidEst. 1972 Geological Survey of Bangladesh Geology & Minerals · 5 datasets · National · Periodic (survey cycles) Visit ↗

GSB is the principal government agency for geological surveys, mineral exploration, and groundwater investigation under the Ministry of Power, Energy & Mineral Resources. GSB conducts geological mapping, mineral resource assessment, geophysical surveys, and maintains the national borehole database with thousands of lithological logs spanning the Bengal Basin's Quaternary and Tertiary sedimentary sequence.

Government📅 Periodic (survey cycles)🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (5)

Geological Map Series (1:100,000 & 1:250,000)৳500-2,000 per sheet (paper) / ৳3,000-10,000 (digital) Geological formation maps showing surface and near-surface geology of Bangladesh. Formations include: Madhupur Clay (Pleistocene), Barind Clay Residuum, Dupi Tila Formation (Plio-Pleistocene), Tipam Group, Surma Group (Miocene), and Bogra Formation. Maps show geological boundaries, structural features (folds, faults), mineral occurrence locations, and cross-section profiles. Complete national coverage at 1:250,000 in 10 sheets; partial 1:100,000 coverage for specific areas (Chittagong Hill Tracts, Sylhet Basin, Dinajpur Shelf). 📄 Paper maps, PDF, limited Shapefile📥 GSB map sales office (Dhaka) / Regional offices📐 1:100,000 and 1:250,000 scale

Mineral Resource Inventory & Maps৳2,000-10,000 per commodity/report Locations and reserve estimates of Bangladesh's mineral resources: hard rock (granite-gneiss at Maddhyapara), coal (5 deposits with 3.3 billion tons reserve in NW Bangladesh — Barapukuria, Phulbari, Khalashpir, Dighipara, Jamalganj), peat (150+ deposits with 170 million tons), glass sand (Sylhet), white clay (Netrokona, Mymensingh), construction sand and gravel, limestone (Joypurhat, Sunamganj), and beach sand minerals (ilmenite, rutile, zircon, garnet, magnetite along Cox's Bazar coast). Includes preliminary economic feasibility data. 📄 PDF reports, Excel, limited Shapefile📥 GSB Economic Geology Division📐 Deposit-level mapping

Borehole Lithological Log Database৳500-3,000 per borehole log Database of 15,000+ exploration and monitoring borehole logs across Bangladesh, some reaching depths of 300-3,000m. Each log includes: depth intervals, lithological description (grain size, color, mineralogy), geological formation assignment, SPT N-values (for engineering boreholes), and water-bearing zone identification. Shallow boreholes (<300m) cover the Quaternary aquifer sequence critical for water supply. Deep boreholes reveal Bengal Basin stratigraphy and petroleum-bearing formations. Essential for groundwater exploration, foundation design, and basin analysis. 📄 PDF, Excel, LAS format📥 GSB Hydrogeology/Engineering Geology Division📐 Individual borehole point locations

Groundwater Resource Assessment Data৳1,000-5,000 per district/study Hydrogeological data including: aquifer geometry (depth to aquifer top/bottom), transmissivity and storativity from pumping tests, safe yield estimates, groundwater quality analysis (arsenic, iron, manganese, fluoride, salinity), and groundwater potential zonation maps. Bangladesh's groundwater provides 97% of drinking water and 80% of irrigation water. Arsenic contamination (>50 µg/L) affects approximately 20% of shallow tubewells, primarily in southern and central alluvial plains. Data critical for safe water source planning. 📄 Excel, PDF, limited Shapefile📥 GSB Hydrogeology Division📐 District/upazila study areas

Seismological & Geotechnical Data৳2,000-8,000 Earthquake catalog of Bangladesh region (magnitude ≥2.0, since 1900), seismic hazard zonation map, and site-specific geotechnical data. Bangladesh sits at the intersection of the Indian and Burmese tectonic plates with significant seismic risk, especially in the Sylhet-Chittagong fold belt. Data includes epicenter locations, focal depths, magnitudes, and isoseismal maps for historical earthquakes. Seismic microzonation studies available for Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet cities. 📄 PDF, CSV, SAC format📥 GSB Seismology Division⏱ Earthquake catalog: 1900-present

a2i / data.gov.bd 🟢 Free⚡ APIEst. 2014 Aspire to Innovate (a2i) — National Open Data Portal Digital & Open Data · 2 datasets · National (cross-sectoral) · Varies by dataset Visit ↗

a2i (now Bangladesh Digital Authority) operates the Bangladesh National Open Data Portal (data.gov.bd) as part of the Digital Bangladesh initiative. The portal aggregates datasets from 50+ government ministries and agencies in machine-readable formats following Open Government Data principles. Also maintains the National Information Portal (bangladesh.gov.bd) with 25,000+ government office profiles.

Government📅 Varies by dataset🌍 National (cross-sectoral)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Bangladesh Open Data Portal (data.gov.bd)Free National open data catalog hosting 1,500+ datasets from 50+ government entities covering: education statistics, health indicators, agriculture production, land records, election data, transport statistics, industrial output, energy consumption, telecommunication subscribers, and administrative information. Datasets follow the Open Data Charter principles with standardized metadata (DCAT). API access available for programmatic data retrieval. Portal compliant with OGP (Open Government Partnership) commitments. 📄 CSV, JSON, XML, API📥 data.gov.bd (open access, no registration)⏱ Varies (annual to real-time)

National Information Portal DataFree Comprehensive government directory covering 25,000+ offices at national, division, district, upazila, and union levels. Each entry includes: office name, address, GPS coordinates, officer name/designation, phone numbers, email, website, office hours, and services provided. All data available in Bangla and English. The most extensive government information database in Bangladesh, useful for spatial analysis of government service delivery. 📄 Web, JSON API📥 bangladesh.gov.bd📐 Office-level point locations

DPHE 🟢 FreeEst. 1936 Department of Public Health Engineering Water & Sanitation · 3 datasets · National (rural focus) · Annual / Campaign-based Visit ↗

DPHE is responsible for water supply infrastructure, sanitation facilities, and water quality monitoring across rural Bangladesh. Manages the largest tubewell database in the world with records of 10+ million tubewells, and leads the national arsenic mitigation programme mapping arsenic contamination in groundwater.

Government📅 Annual / Campaign-based🌍 National (rural focus)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (3)

National Arsenic Contamination Database & MapsFree The world's largest groundwater arsenic screening database covering 5+ million tubewells tested under the Bangladesh Arsenic Mitigation & Water Supply Project (BAMWSP). Each record includes: tubewell GPS location, depth (m), arsenic concentration (µg/L), iron content, test date, and safe/unsafe classification (Bangladesh standard: 50 µg/L). Maps show village-level arsenic prevalence (% of tubewells exceeding standard). 61 out of 64 districts affected; worst contamination in Chandpur, Comilla, Munshiganj, Faridpur, and Gopalganj districts. Critical for safe water planning and health risk assessment. 📄 Shapefile, Excel, PDF, Web GIS📥 DPHE website / BAMWSP archives📐 Individual tubewell locations / village-level prevalence⏱ 2000-2006 (BAMWSP) + ongoing updates

WASH Coverage & Monitoring DataFree Annual water supply and sanitation coverage statistics for all 64 districts and 495 upazilas. Metrics include: % population with access to improved water source, % population with access to improved sanitation, % open defecation free villages/unions, number of piped water supply schemes, number of deep tubewells installed, and water quality compliance rates. Data aligned with SDG 6 indicators and WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) definitions. Used for WASH sector planning, resource allocation, and SDG progress tracking. 📄 Excel, PDF annual reports, web dashboard📥 DPHE MIS / JMP (WHO/UNICEF) portal⏱ Annual since 2003

Tubewell Registration DatabaseFree / ৳1,000 (bulk extract) Registration records of 10+ million government and private tubewells across Bangladesh. Each record includes: registration number, location (union/ward), owner name, installation date, depth, diameter, pump type (hand pump/submersible/shallow machine), water quality test result (arsenic/iron), and current operational status. This is arguably the largest well database in the world and provides the foundation for water resources planning and groundwater management in Bangladesh. 📄 Access database, Excel📥 DPHE district offices / Central MIS📐 Individual tubewell records

WARPO 🟡 FreemiumEst. 1992 Water Resources Planning Organization Water Resources Planning · 2 datasets · National · Annual / Project-based Visit ↗

WARPO serves as the secretariat for the National Water Resources Council and maintains the National Water Resources Database (NWRD), the most comprehensive water sector database in Bangladesh. Established under the National Water Policy 1999 to coordinate integrated water resources management across sectors.

Government📅 Annual / Project-based🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

National Water Resources Database (NWRD)Free (government agencies) / ৳5,000-20,000 (others) Bangladesh's most comprehensive water sector spatial database containing 250+ GIS layers organized in thematic modules: (1) Hydrology (water levels, discharge, rainfall), (2) Water Quality (surface & groundwater), (3) Environment (wetlands, ECA, protected areas), (4) Fisheries (capture/culture, breeding grounds), (5) Agriculture (crop patterns, irrigation), (6) Socioeconomic (population, poverty, livelihoods), (7) Infrastructure (FCDI projects, water supply), (8) Land Use (LULC, soil types, land elevation), and (9) Climate (temperature, evaporation, projections). Data compiled from 35+ agencies and updated annually. Used for water resources planning, delta plan development, and IWRM decision support. 📄 MS Access, GIS layers, Web interface📥 WARPO NWRD Unit (data sharing agreement required)📐 Multi-scale (national to upazila level)

Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 Spatial Data৳2,000-10,000 Spatial datasets developed for the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100, a long-term national plan addressing climate change, water security, and delta management. Includes: 6 hotspot boundary polygons (Barind & drought prone, haor & flash flood, coastal zone, Chittagong Hill Tracts, river systems & estuaries, urban areas), investment priority area maps, climate change scenario projections (RCP 4.5/8.5), sea-level rise inundation models, and adaptation intervention locations. 📄 Shapefile, GeoTIFF, PDF📥 WARPO / GED (Planning Commission)⏱ Baseline 2018 + projections to 2100

DDM 🟢 Free Department of Disaster Management Disaster Management · 3 datasets · National · Event-based / Annual Visit ↗

DDM under the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief coordinates disaster preparedness, response, and recovery across Bangladesh. Maintains disaster damage databases, cyclone shelter inventories, and multi-hazard risk information used for the National Plan for Disaster Management.

Government📅 Event-based / Annual🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (3)

Disaster Damage Assessment Database (D-Form)Free Systematic post-disaster damage and needs assessment data collected through standardized D-Form reporting from all 495 upazilas. Variables include: event type (flood/cyclone/tornado/landslide/earthquake/cold wave), affected unions/wards, deaths/injuries, displaced population, houses damaged/destroyed (fully/partially), crops damaged (hectares), livestock lost, infrastructure damage (roads/bridges/embankments), and estimated economic loss (BDT). Database covers all significant disasters from 1990 onward. Data disaggregated by sex and age group in recent years. 📄 Excel, PDF📥 DDM website / Control Room⏱ Event-based, 1990-present

Cyclone Shelter Database & MapsFree Geo-located inventory of 4,000+ multi-purpose cyclone shelters along the coastal belt (19 districts). Attributes include: shelter ID, GPS coordinates, type (killa/school-cum-shelter/purpose-built), capacity (persons), current condition (good/fair/poor), construction year, managing agency, accessible road type, distance from coast, and actual usage during past cyclones. Used for evacuation planning, shelter gap analysis, and emergency logistics routing. Shows many shelters need upgrading for category-5 cyclone resilience. 📄 Excel, Shapefile, KML📥 DDM / Cyclone Preparedness Programme (CPP)📐 Point locations, GPS-verified

Multi-Hazard Risk & Vulnerability MapsFree Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP) multi-hazard risk maps covering: (1) Flood hazard (return period zonation), (2) Cyclone wind speed & storm surge zonation, (3) Earthquake seismic zonation (PGA maps), (4) Landslide susceptibility (Chittagong Hill Tracts & SE hills), (5) Drought risk (SPI-based), (6) Tornado risk corridors, and (7) River erosion vulnerability zones. Risk maps combine hazard probability with population/asset exposure and socioeconomic vulnerability. Used for building codes, land use zoning, and insurance. 📄 Shapefile, GeoTIFF, PDF atlas📥 DDM / CDMP archives / Request📐 District/upazila level polygons

DoF 🟢 Free Department of Fisheries Fisheries & Aquaculture · 3 datasets · National · Annual Visit ↗

DoF manages fisheries resources, aquaculture development, and marine fisheries data. Bangladesh is the world's 3rd largest inland fish producer and 5th largest aquaculture producer. DoF maintains production statistics, fish habitat databases, and Hilsa fishery management data (the national fish contributing ~12% of total fish production).

Government📅 Annual🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (3)

National Fish Production StatisticsFree Annual fish production data covering: (1) Inland capture fisheries (rivers, beels, haors, floodplains — 250+ freshwater species), (2) Inland aquaculture (pond culture, cage culture, pen culture, rice-fish), (3) Coastal shrimp/prawn farming (bagda/golda), and (4) Marine capture fisheries (Bay of Bengal — industrial/artisanal). Data disaggregated by species group, district, and water body type. Bangladesh produces 4.6+ million MT/year of fish. Historical time-series from 1983-84. Includes export statistics (shrimp, fish, crab). 📄 PDF yearbook, Excel tables📥 DoF website (Fisheries Statistical Yearbook)⏱ Annual since 1983-84

Fisheries Habitat & Waterbody DatabaseFree / ৳2,000 (GIS layers) Spatial database of 850,000+ fish-bearing waterbodies including: rivers (700+ named rivers, 24,000 km total length), beels and baors (oxbow lakes — 4,000+), haors (tectonic wetlands — 400+, mainly in Sylhet/Mymensingh), kaptais lake (artificial — 68,800 ha), ponds (1.3 million+), coastal shrimp ghers (275,000+ ha), and floodplain areas. Attributes include water area (ha), average depth, fish species composition, annual catch estimate, and management authority. Critical for fisheries management and biodiversity conservation. 📄 Shapefile, Excel, PDF📥 DoF GIS Cell / FRSS reports📐 Waterbody polygon/point locations

Hilsa (Ilish) Fishery Management DataFree Comprehensive dataset on the national fish — Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) — covering: catch statistics (60,000+ MT/year, ~65% from Padma-Meghna system), seasonal migration routes, spawning ground locations, jatka (juvenile Hilsa) conservation zone boundaries, sanctuary locations (6 permanent sanctuaries), fishing ban period data, and fisher household surveys from 200+ upazila along river/coast. Bangladesh contributes ~86% of global Hilsa production. Used for fishery management policy and stock assessment modeling. 📄 Excel, PDF, limited Shapefile📥 DoF Marine Wing / Hilsa Research⏱ Monthly/seasonal, 2000-present

BIWTA 🔴 Paid Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority Navigation & Waterways · 2 datasets · Inland waterways · Seasonal Visit ↗

BIWTA manages 24,000 km of inland waterways (6,000 km navigable year-round, 3,800 km in dry season). Responsible for navigational charts, channel maintenance, dredging, and port operations at 33 river ports.

Government📅 Seasonal🌍 Inland waterwaysVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Navigational Charts & Waterway Maps৳300-1,000 per chart River navigational charts showing: channel depth (sounding data), fairway/navigation channel markings, buoy/beacon positions, river banks, hazardous shoals, bridge clearance heights, ferry crossing points, landing stage locations, and tidal information (for southern rivers). Charts updated seasonally for major navigation routes. Critical for inland shipping safety and waterway infrastructure planning. 📄 PDF, paper charts, limited digital📥 BIWTA Hydrography Division (Dhaka)📐 River-specific chart scales

Inland Waterway Network GIS Data৳2,000-5,000 GIS database of the classified inland waterway network: Class I (rivers navigable by 1,000+ DWT vessels), Class II (500 DWT), Class III (200 DWT), and Class IV (seasonal navigation). Includes 33 river port locations, major ferry terminal positions, and cargo statistics by waterway segment. Bangladesh has the densest inland waterway network in South Asia. 📄 Shapefile, KML📥 Request to BIWTA Planning📐 Waterway centerlines with classification

DAE 🟢 Free Department of Agricultural Extension Agriculture · 3 datasets · National (block level) · Seasonal / Real-time Visit ↗

DAE is the largest extension service organization in Bangladesh with 14,000+ field staff across all 495 upazilas. Provides real-time crop situation data, damage assessments, and the farmer registration database (Krishok Registration System) covering 30+ million farm families.

Government📅 Seasonal / Real-time🌍 National (block level)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (3)

Crop Situation & Damage ReportsFree Real-time crop situation monitoring from 14,000+ Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officers (SAAOs) covering crop area (target vs. achieved), crop condition (good/average/poor), pest/disease incidence, and disaster-related crop damage (area in hectares, estimated production loss in MT, estimated financial loss in BDT). Data aggregated from block (2,000 ha unit) to national level. Critical for food security early warning and agricultural emergency response. 📄 Excel, PDF📥 DAE website / MIS portal⏱ Weekly/seasonal, real-time during emergencies

Crop Calendar & Cropping Pattern DataFree Season-wise crop planting and harvesting schedules for 30+ major crops across 8 divisions. Includes: optimal sowing dates, transplanting windows, harvesting periods, and dominant cropping patterns (rice-rice-rice, rice-wheat-fallow, rice-jute-rice, etc.) by AEZ. Used for agricultural planning, seasonal labor demand forecasting, and climate adaptation research. 📄 PDF, Excel, Web📥 DAE website⏱ Annual calendar

Krishok (Farmer) Registration DatabaseFree (aggregate statistics) / Restricted (individual records) Digital farmer registration system covering 30+ million farm families with: NID-linked farmer ID, GPS-located farm plots, total cultivable area, crop history (3 seasons), input subsidy history (fertilizer card, seed distribution), extension service received, and mobile phone number. Used for targeted agricultural input distribution, subsidy delivery, and extension service optimization. Individual records restricted for privacy; aggregate statistics available. 📄 Database, limited Excel extracts📥 DAE Digital Agriculture portal⏱ Continuously updated

BPDB 🟢 Free Bangladesh Power Development Board Energy & Power · 2 datasets · National grid · Daily / Annual Visit ↗

BPDB is the primary electricity generation entity operating 50+ power plants with combined installed capacity of 25,000+ MW. Maintains power system data, generation statistics, and electrification coverage data.

Government📅 Daily / Annual🌍 National gridVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Power Generation & System DataFree Daily generation data (MWh), peak demand (MW), load shedding statistics, per capita electricity consumption, system loss (%), and power plant-wise capacity/generation/efficiency metrics. Includes renewable energy (solar, wind) generation data. Historical data from 1971. Bangladesh target: 40,000 MW generation by 2041. 📄 PDF annual report, Excel📥 BPDB website⏱ Daily/monthly/annual, 1971-present

Electrification Coverage MapsFree National electrification rates by district showing % households with electricity connection. Bangladesh achieved 100% electrification coverage in 2022 (grid + off-grid solar). Data includes grid extension maps, solar home system deployment (6 million+ installations), and mini-grid locations. 📄 PDF, Excel, limited GIS📥 BPDB / Power Division📐 District-level statistics

RHD 🟢 Free Roads & Highways Department Transport & Roads · 3 datasets · National/regional highway network · Annual Visit ↗

RHD manages 22,000+ km of national and regional highway networks, maintains road condition data, traffic count information, and highway bridge databases. Under the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges.

Government📅 Annual🌍 National/regional highway networkVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (3)

National Highway Network DatabaseFree Complete GIS database of 22,476 km road network: National Highways (3,991 km, "N" prefix), Regional Highways (4,897 km, "R" prefix), and Zila Roads (13,588 km, "Z" prefix). Attributes include road name/number, surface type, width, number of lanes, IRI (International Roughness Index), annual average daily traffic (AADT), and maintenance priority rating. Essential for transport planning, logistics routing, and road safety analysis. 📄 Shapefile, Excel, PDF atlas📥 RHD GIS Cell / Website📐 Centerline polylines, chainage-based attributes

Traffic Volume Count DataFree Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) counts at 400+ permanent and temporary count stations on national/regional highways. Classified vehicle counts: bus, truck, LGV, motorcycle, rickshaw/van, bicycle, and pedestrian. Includes seasonal variation factors, growth rate analysis, and axle load survey data. Used for pavement design, capacity analysis, and road user cost estimation. 📄 Excel, PDF📥 RHD Planning Wing / Website⏱ Annual counts since 1990s

Highway Bridge InventoryFree / ৳2,000 (database extract) Database of 5,000+ bridges and major culverts on the national/regional highway network. Includes: bridge name/ID, GPS location, type (RCC/steel/composite/temporary), span configuration, deck width, design load capacity, construction year, last inspection date, condition rating (BCI — Bridge Condition Index), and rehabilitation/replacement priority. Used for bridge management, route planning, and heavy vehicle routing. 📄 Access database, Excel, PDF📥 RHD Bridge Management Wing📐 Point locations with structural data

BTRC 🟢 Free Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Telecommunications · 1 datasets · National · Monthly Visit ↗

BTRC regulates telecommunications sector and publishes subscriber statistics, internet penetration data, mobile network coverage information, and digital connectivity indicators for Bangladesh.

Government📅 Monthly🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (1)

Telecom Subscriber & Internet StatisticsFree Monthly statistics covering: active mobile subscribers by operator (Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink, Teletalk — total 190+ million), internet subscribers (mobile broadband, fixed broadband, WiMax), 4G/5G coverage statistics, tower location data (aggregated), and international bandwidth usage. Bangladesh has 130+ million internet users (2024). Data used for digital divide analysis, infrastructure planning, and market research. 📄 PDF, Excel📥 BTRC website (monthly reports)⏱ Monthly since 2002

RAJUK 🟡 Freemium Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha Urban Planning · 1 datasets · Dhaka Metropolitan Development Plan (DMDP) area · Periodic (5-20 year plans) Visit ↗

RAJUK is the capital development authority responsible for planning and development control of Dhaka Metropolitan Area (1,528 km²). Maintains the Dhaka Structure Plan, Detailed Area Plans (DAP), and building permit databases.

Government📅 Periodic (5-20 year plans)🌍 Dhaka Metropolitan Development Plan (DMDP) areaVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (1)

Dhaka Structure Plan & Detailed Area Plan (DAP)Free (PDF) / ৳5,000-20,000 (GIS layers) The Dhaka Structure Plan 2016-2035 and Detailed Area Plans (DAP) provide comprehensive spatial planning framework for 1,528 km² DMDP area. Contents include: (1) Land use zoning maps (residential/commercial/industrial/mixed use/agricultural/conservation zones), (2) Transportation network plan (MRT lines, BRT corridors, road hierarchy), (3) Green/open space allocation, (4) Flood flow zone delineation, (5) Heritage site locations, (6) Utility corridor plans, and (7) Population density projections by zone. The DAP divides DMDP into 26 detailed planning zones with plot-level land use prescriptions. 📄 PDF atlas, limited Shapefile, Web GIS📥 RAJUK Urban Planning office / Website (PDF)📐 Planning zone level (1:5,000 to 1:25,000)

DGFP 🟢 Free Directorate General of Family Planning Population & Family · 1 datasets · National · Annual / Survey-based Visit ↗

DGFP manages the national family planning programme and maintains comprehensive demographic data including the BDHS (Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey) — one of the most detailed population health surveys in the developing world.

Government📅 Annual / Survey-based🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (1)

Bangladesh Demographic & Health Survey (BDHS)Free (report & microdata upon registration) Nationally representative household survey conducted every 3-4 years (latest: BDHS 2022) sampling 30,000+ households. Key indicators: total fertility rate (TFR: 2.0), contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR: 64%), infant mortality rate (IMR: 22/1,000), under-5 mortality, maternal mortality ratio, vaccination coverage, nutritional status (stunting/wasting/underweight), antenatal care coverage, institutional delivery, and HIV/AIDS knowledge. Division and district-level estimates for selected indicators. GPS coordinates of cluster locations available (displaced for privacy). 📄 PDF report, SPSS/Stata microdata📥 DGFP website / DHS Program (dhsprogram.com)⏱ Every 3-4 years (1993, 1996, 1999, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2022)

DLRS 🟡 Freemium Directorate of Land Records & Surveys Land Administration · 2 datasets · National (mouza level) · Survey-based (10-20 year cycles) Visit ↗

DLRS conducts land record surveys (revisional survey - RS, Bangladesh Survey - BS), maintains cadastral records, and manages the digitization of 30+ million land ownership records (khatians) for the entire country.

Government📅 Survey-based (10-20 year cycles)🌍 National (mouza level)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Digital Land Records (e-Porcha) DatabaseFree (viewing) / ৳100-300 (certified copy) Digitized land ownership records (record of rights / khatian) for all 87,000+ mouzas covering 30+ million land parcels. Each record shows: mouza name/JL number, khatian number, dag (plot) numbers, land area (in decimal/acre), owner names with father's name, class of land (agricultural/homestead/pond/road), and mutation history. The e-Porcha portal allows online search by owner name, NID, khatian number, or plot number. The ongoing DLRS digitization project aims to create digital cadastral maps linked with land records. 📄 Web portal, PDF extracts📥 eporcha.gov.bd📐 Individual land parcels (mouza level)

Cadastral (Mouza) Map Digitization৳100-500 per mouza map (scan) / Varies (GIS) Progressive digitization of hand-drawn cadastral maps (CS/SA/RS series) showing individual plot boundaries at scales of 1:3,960 to 1:7,920. Approximately 30% of mouzas have been digitized with georeferenced plot boundaries. Digital plots include dag number, area, land classification, and linkage to ownership records. Full national digital cadastral coverage is a priority under the Land Digital Transformation Project. 📄 Scanned TIFF, limited Shapefile📥 DLRS survey offices / e-mutation portal📐 Cadastral scale (1:3,960 to 1:7,920)

PWD 🔴 Paid Public Works Department Housing & Public Works · 1 datasets · Government buildings nationwide · Periodic Visit ↗

PWD under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works is responsible for construction of government buildings, maintains building inventory data, and provides the Public Works Datum (PWD) — the national height reference system for all engineering works in Bangladesh.

Government📅 Periodic🌍 Government buildings nationwideVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (1)

Public Works Datum (PWD) Benchmark Network৳500-2,000 The Public Works Datum (PWD) is the standard vertical reference system used for all engineering, flood management, and construction works in Bangladesh. PWD datum is 0.46m below Mean Sea Level (MSL) at Chittagong Port. Benchmark network consists of permanent marks across the country with published elevations. PWD heights are used for water level measurement, flood danger level setting, and infrastructure design. Note: not to be confused with SoB's geodetic datum. 📄 PDF, CSV📥 PWD Monitoring & Evaluation Wing📐 Point benchmarks

World Bank 🟢 Free⚡ API World Bank Bangladesh Data Development Data · 3 datasets · National · Annual Visit ↗

The World Bank maintains comprehensive development indicator datasets for Bangladesh through its Open Data initiative and project-specific surveys. As one of Bangladesh's largest development partners (US$40+ billion in cumulative financing), the Bank produces extensive analytical datasets on poverty, economic growth, governance, and sector-specific themes.

International📅 Annual🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (3)

World Development Indicators (WDI) — BangladeshFree 1,400+ development indicators for Bangladesh from 1960-present covering: national accounts (GDP, GNI, trade), poverty (headcount, gap, severity), health (life expectancy, mortality, disease prevalence), education (enrollment, completion, literacy), infrastructure (electricity, roads, ICT), environment (CO2 emissions, forest area, water stress), and financial sector (credit, savings, remittances). Fully documented metadata with source citations. API allows programmatic access with filtering by indicator code, year range, and output format. 📄 CSV, Excel, API (JSON/XML)📥 data.worldbank.org (open access)⏱ Annual, 1960-present

Bangladesh Poverty Maps & HIES AnalysisFree Small-area poverty estimation using census-survey matching methodology (Elbers, Lanjouw, Lanjouw). Provides poverty headcount, gap, and severity at upazila level — much more granular than the HIES sample allows directly. Latest estimates use BBS HIES 2022 matched with Census 2022. Also includes inequality decomposition, poverty profiles by demographic group, and spatial inequality analysis. Essential for pro-poor resource allocation and SDG 1 monitoring. 📄 PDF, Excel, Stata do-files📥 World Bank Open Knowledge Repository⏱ Updated with each HIES round

Climate Change Knowledge Portal — BangladeshFree Climate data and projections for Bangladesh including: observed climate (1991-2020 baselines from CRU/ERA5), future projections (CMIP6 models, SSP1-2.6/SSP2-4.5/SSP5-8.5 scenarios), sea-level rise projections, extreme event indices (heat waves, heavy rainfall days, consecutive dry days), crop yield impact modeling, and sector vulnerability assessments. Interactive visualization tools for comparison across time periods and scenarios. 📄 Web interactive, CSV, NetCDF📥 climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org⏱ Historical + projections to 2100

ICIMOD 🟢 Free⚡ API ICIMOD & SERVIR Hindu Kush Himalaya Mountain & Climate · 2 datasets · Hindu Kush Himalaya region (including Bangladesh) · Project-based / Annual Visit ↗

ICIMOD (International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development) based in Kathmandu provides geospatial data and services for the Hindu Kush Himalaya region covering 8 countries including Bangladesh. The SERVIR-HKH programme (NASA-USAID partnership) provides Earth observation-based decision support tools for disaster management, agriculture, and land cover monitoring.

International📅 Project-based / Annual🌍 Hindu Kush Himalaya region (including Bangladesh)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Regional Land Cover Monitoring System (RLCMS)Free Annual 30m land cover maps for HKH countries including Bangladesh using Landsat/Sentinel-2 time-series classification. 10 land cover classes with >85% overall accuracy. Change products show deforestation, urbanization, and agricultural intensification trends. Bangladesh-specific products include Sundarbans mangrove monitoring, char land dynamics, and haor wetland seasonal mapping. 📄 GeoTIFF, Shapefile, WMS📥 ICIMOD Regional Database / SERVIR portal📐 30m⏱ Annual (2000-present)

SERVIR Flood & Drought Monitoring ProductsFree Near real-time flood extent mapping using Sentinel-1 SAR, flood inundation forecasts using CREST hydrological model, and agricultural drought monitoring using MODIS/Sentinel-2 vegetation indices. Products tailored for Bangladesh monsoon flood seasons with 3-5 day forecast horizon. Also includes reservoir/wetland water level monitoring from satellite altimetry (Sentinel-3, Jason-3). 📄 GeoTIFF, Web services, API📥 servir.icimod.org⏱ Near real-time during events

icddr,b 🟡 FreemiumEst. 1960 International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh Health & Demographics · 2 datasets · Matlab DSS area (Chandpur district) + national projects · Continuous (surveillance) Visit ↗

icddr,b is a world-leading health research institution based in Dhaka, operating the Matlab Health & Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) since 1966 — one of the oldest and most comprehensive population surveillance systems in the world, covering 230,000+ people with continuous vital event registration.

International📅 Continuous (surveillance)🌍 Matlab DSS area (Chandpur district) + national projectsVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Matlab Health & Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS)Free (academic collaborators, upon proposal approval) The world's longest-running population surveillance system (since 1966) covering 230,000+ individuals in 142 villages of Matlab upazila (Chandpur district). Complete vital event registration: births, deaths (with verbal autopsy), marriages, migrations, and divorces. Linked datasets include: childhood immunization, diarrheal disease episodes, maternal health care utilization, nutritional status (anthropometry), family planning acceptance, and household socioeconomic indicators. GPS coordinates of all 50,000+ households (baris). Updated monthly by community health workers. Has generated 2,000+ peer-reviewed publications. 📄 Anonymized database, CSV, Stata/SPSS📥 Data sharing agreement with icddr,b Research Administration⏱ Continuous since 1966, monthly updates

Climate-Health Nexus Research DataFree (academic) Linked datasets combining daily meteorological variables (temperature, rainfall, humidity) with disease surveillance data (cholera, diarrhea, dengue, ARI, heatstroke). Includes hospital admission records from icddr,b Dhaka Hospital (1,000+ beds, 200,000+ patients/year) with patient demographics, clinical diagnosis, treatment, and outcome. Used for climate change health impact modeling and early warning system development. 📄 CSV, Stata📥 Research collaboration with icddr,b Climate Change & Health team⏱ 2005-present (linked daily data)

BIDS 🟢 FreeEst. 1957 Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies Development Research · 2 datasets · National (survey-based) · Project-based Visit ↗

BIDS is the premier policy research institute in Bangladesh, conducting nationally representative household surveys, poverty analysis, and socioeconomic research since 1957. BIDS research datasets are widely used by policymakers, academics, and development organizations.

Semi-Govt📅 Project-based🌍 National (survey-based)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

BIDS Poverty & Inequality Research DataFree (academic) Research datasets on poverty dynamics, income inequality, vulnerability, and social mobility in Bangladesh. Includes longitudinal panel surveys tracking same households over 10-20 years, providing unique insights into poverty transitions, asset accumulation, and intergenerational mobility. BIDS 62-village panel survey (1987-2014) is one of the longest-running household panels in South Asia. 📄 PDF publications, Excel tables, Stata microdata📥 BIDS library / Request with academic justification⏱ Panel surveys spanning 10-30 years

Migration & Remittance Survey DataFree (academic) Survey data on internal and international migration patterns, remittance flows (Bangladesh receives $20+ billion/year — 6th globally), migrant profiles, destination country analysis, recruitment costs, and socioeconomic impacts of migration on origin households. District-level migration statistics and diaspora mapping. 📄 PDF, Stata/SPSS microdata📥 BIDS / Request⏱ Survey-based (periodic)

BUET 🟢 FreeEst. 1876 Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Engineering & Environment · 2 datasets · Research area-specific · Research-based Visit ↗

BUET is Bangladesh's premier engineering university producing critical research datasets on earthquake hazard, urban infrastructure, transportation, water resources modeling, and environmental engineering. BUET's Earthquake Engineering Research Group has developed the national seismic hazard assessment and building code provisions.

Academic📅 Research-based🌍 Research area-specificVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment (PSHA) MapsFree (academic) National seismic hazard maps showing Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) and spectral acceleration values for various return periods (475, 975, 2475 years). Developed using historical earthquake catalog, fault source characterization (Dauki fault, Madhupur fault, Plate Boundary fault, Chittagong-Myanmar fold belt faults), and ground motion prediction equations. Maps form the technical basis for Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC 2020) seismic provisions. Seismic microzonation studies available for Dhaka and Sylhet cities incorporating site-specific soil amplification effects. 📄 GeoTIFF, PDF, CRISIS output📥 BUET Earthquake Engineering / Published research📐 0.1° grid (~10km)

Dhaka Traffic & Transport DataFree (reports) Traffic survey data for Dhaka metropolitan including: classified vehicle counts at 200+ intersections, origin-destination survey data, travel time surveys, parking demand studies, road accident database (50,000+ records with GPS locations), pedestrian volume counts, and public transport ridership data. BUET conducts the most detailed transport studies in Bangladesh. Data used for transport modeling, road safety analysis, and infrastructure planning. 📄 PDF reports, Excel, video (classified counts)📥 BUET ATRC (Accident Research Institute) / Publications⏱ Various surveys since 1990s

DU-Geo 🟢 FreeEst. 1948 University of Dhaka — Department of Geography & Environment Geography & GIS · 2 datasets · Research area-specific · Research-based Visit ↗

The oldest and most established geography department in Bangladesh, conducting extensive research in urban geography, remote sensing, climate change adaptation, and environmental management. Faculty and students produce significant GIS/RS datasets through funded research projects.

Academic📅 Research-based🌍 Research area-specificVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Urban Land Use Change Detection DataFree (academic) Multi-temporal satellite image classification and change detection for major Bangladeshi cities, particularly Dhaka (1975-2023), Chittagong, Rajshahi, and Sylhet. Products include classified LULC maps at 5-10 year intervals, change detection matrices, urban expansion direction/rate analysis, urban heat island mapping (LST from Landsat thermal band), green space loss quantification, and wetland encroachment mapping. Research conducted using Landsat/Sentinel-2 imagery with supervised classification (ML/SVM/RF/deep learning). Published in international journals. 📄 GeoTIFF, Shapefile, change matrices📥 Published theses & research papers / Contact department📐 10m-30m (satellite imagery)

Community-Level Climate Vulnerability AssessmentsFree (academic) Detailed climate vulnerability mapping for coastal districts using composite vulnerability index (CVI) combining exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity indicators at union level. Variables include: flood/cyclone/salinity exposure frequency, livelihood diversification, poverty rate, female-headed household proportion, education level, infrastructure access, and institutional capacity. Fieldwork-based validation with GPS-mapped survey locations. Critical for climate adaptation project targeting. 📄 Shapefile, PDF reports, survey data📥 Published research / Request📐 Union-level vulnerability indices

BRAC 🟡 FreemiumEst. 1972 BRAC Development Data · 2 datasets · National (programme areas — 64 districts) · Annual / Quarterly Visit ↗

BRAC is the world's largest NGO (by number of employees: 100,000+), operating in 12 countries. In Bangladesh, BRAC's programmes cover microfinance (8 million borrowers), education (1.4 million students), health (120 million covered), agriculture, and climate change. BRAC generates extensive programme data through its monitoring and evaluation systems.

NGO📅 Annual / Quarterly🌍 National (programme areas — 64 districts)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

BRAC Microfinance & Social Enterprise DataFree (reports) Programme data covering 8 million microfinance borrowers (90%+ women) across 64 districts: loan disbursement, repayment rates, savings mobilization, enterprise development, and poverty impact indicators. BRAC's "Ultra Poor Graduation" programme data tracks 2 million+ extremely poor households through asset transfer, training, and mentoring interventions. Published impact evaluation data available from randomized controlled trials. 📄 PDF annual reports, Excel (aggregate)📥 BRAC Annual Report / Research Division⏱ Annual/quarterly programme data

BRAC Health Programme Coverage DataFree Health programme data from 100,000+ community health workers (Shasthya Shebikas and Shasthya Kormis) covering: maternal & child health, tuberculosis (DOTS programme — 500,000+ patients treated), malaria control in CHT, nutrition (IFA supplementation, deworming), and essential health care services. Geographic coverage maps and service utilization statistics by district. 📄 PDF, Excel📥 BRAC Health Programme / Annual Report⏱ Annual, 2000-present

UNDP 🟢 Free UNDP Bangladesh Development & Governance · 2 datasets · National · Annual / Project-based Visit ↗

UNDP Bangladesh supports development programmes in governance, poverty reduction, climate change adaptation, and SDG implementation. Produces analytical datasets, human development reports, and supports national statistical capacity building.

International📅 Annual / Project-based🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Bangladesh Human Development Report DataFree District-level Human Development Index (HDI) components: (1) Health — life expectancy at birth, (2) Education — expected/mean years of schooling, (3) Standard of living — GNI per capita. Also includes Gender Development Index (GDI), Gender Inequality Index (GII), and Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) at sub-national level. Bangladesh HDI: 0.670 (2023, medium human development, rank 129/191). Used for spatial inequality analysis and development priority setting. 📄 PDF, Excel📥 UNDP Bangladesh website / hdr.undp.org⏱ Annual (national), periodic (sub-national)

SDG Progress Tracker — BangladeshFree Bangladesh SDG progress monitoring data covering all 17 goals, 169 targets, and 247 indicators. Includes baseline values, current status, 2030 targets, data source references, and trend analysis. Key achievements: poverty reduction (Goal 1), gender parity in education (Goal 5), and renewable energy expansion (Goal 7). Dashboard shows progress traffic lights (on track/needs attention/off track) by goal and target. 📄 PDF, Excel, web dashboard📥 UNDP SDG Portal / sdg.gov.bd⏱ Annual since 2016

DLRS 🔴 PaidEst. 1888 Department of Land Records & Surveys Land Administration · 2 datasets · National (87,000+ mouzas) · Periodic (survey cycles) Visit ↗

DLRS maintains all land records (Khatian/Porcha) and cadastral maps (Mouza maps) for Bangladesh. Responsible for conducting periodic record-of-rights operations (CS, SA, RS, BS, City Jorip surveys) that define legal land ownership for the entire country. Currently digitizing land records under the e-Land Record initiative.

Government📅 Periodic (survey cycles)🌍 National (87,000+ mouzas)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Record of Rights (Khatian/Porcha)৳100-300 per Khatian Legal land ownership records showing plot numbers, owner names, land area, land classification, and boundaries for all 87,000+ mouzas. Multiple survey layers (CS/SA/RS/BS) showing ownership evolution over 100+ years. 📄 Scanned PDF, database records📥 e-Porcha website / District offices

Digital Mouza Maps & Cadastral Sheets৳200-1,000 per mouza Cadastral-scale maps (1:3,960) showing individual land plots (dag), boundaries, and classification. Digitized for ~30% of mouzas as part of LRMP project. 📄 Scanned TIFF, DXF (digitized areas)📥 DLRS offices

LGED★ 🟢 Free⚡ APIEst. 1984 Local Government Engineering Department Infrastructure & GIS · 3 datasets · National (all upazilas) · Annual Visit ↗

LGED maintains one of the most comprehensive GIS databases in Bangladesh including digital road networks, growth center locations, rural market data, and upazila-level infrastructure inventories. The GIS unit has GPS-surveyed datasets for all rural roads, bridges, culverts, and community infrastructure.

Government📅 Annual🌍 National (all upazilas)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (3)

LGED Road Network GIS DatabaseFree GPS-surveyed road centerlines for 350,000+ km of rural, upazila, and district roads classified by surface type (paved, HBB, brick, earthen), condition, and width. The most detailed rural road GIS dataset in Bangladesh with regular GPS updating. 📄 Shapefile, KML, Web Map📥 gis.lged.gov.bd

Growth Center & Market DatabaseFree Point locations and attribute data for 2,500+ growth centers and 18,000+ rural markets including infrastructure details, catchment area, weekly market days, and commodity types traded. 📄 Shapefile, CSV📥 gis.lged.gov.bd

Bridge & Culvert InventoryFree Complete inventory of 650,000+ bridges and culverts on rural roads with GPS location, structural type, span length, width, construction year, and condition assessment rating. 📄 Shapefile, database📥 gis.lged.gov.bd

DoF 🟡 FreemiumEst. 1862 Department of Forestry Forestry & Environment · 2 datasets · National forest areas · Annual Visit ↗

Department of Forestry manages 2.6 million hectares of classified forests including the Sundarbans (the world's largest mangrove forest), Chittagong Hill Tracts forests, and coastal afforestation programs. Maintains forest boundary maps, plantation records, and biodiversity databases.

Government📅 Annual🌍 National forest areasVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Forest Cover & Classification MapsFree (reports) / ৳2,000-5,000 (GIS) Forest cover maps showing classified/reserved/protected/unclassed forests. Includes canopy density classes, forest type classification, and multi-temporal change detection for Sundarbans, CHT, and plain land forests. 📄 Shapefile, GeoTIFF, PDF📥 DoF GIS Unit / Published reports

Sundarbans Management Database৳1,000-5,000 Comprehensive Sundarbans spatial database including compartment boundaries (55 compartments), wildlife sanctuary zones, fishing permit areas, timber harvesting records, biodiversity transect data (Royal Bengal Tiger census), and mangrove health monitoring from satellite imagery. 📄 Shapefile, Excel📥 Sundarbans West/East Division / Research

DoE 🟢 Free⚡ API Department of Environment Environment & Pollution · 2 datasets · National · Daily (air quality) / Monthly (water) Visit ↗

DoE monitors environmental quality across Bangladesh including air quality (CAMS network), water quality, industrial pollution, and EIA compliance. Operates 23 continuous air quality monitoring stations and 67 river water quality monitoring points.

Government📅 Daily (air quality) / Monthly (water)🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Air Quality Index (AQI) Real-time DataFree Continuous Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAMS) providing hourly PM2.5, PM10, SO₂, NO₂, CO, and O₃ readings from 23 stations across major cities. Includes real-time AQI computation using US EPA breakpoint methodology. Dhaka consistently ranks among the world's most polluted cities. 📄 Web dashboard, CSV, API📥 case.doe.gov.bd (real-time)

River Water Quality Monitoring DataFree Monthly water quality measurements at 67 monitoring points on 29 rivers: dissolved oxygen, BOD₅, pH, conductivity, total dissolved solids, heavy metals (lead, chromium, arsenic, cadmium), and coliform bacteria count. Critical for tracking industrial pollution hotspots around Dhaka and Chittagong. 📄 Excel, PDF reports📥 DoE annual reports

WARPO 🟡 Freemium Water Resources Planning Organization Water Resources Planning · 1 datasets · National (8 hydrological regions) · Annual Visit ↗

WARPO is the apex planning body for integrated water resources management in Bangladesh. Maintains the National Water Resources Database (NWRD) — the most comprehensive water-related GIS database in the country.

Government📅 Annual🌍 National (8 hydrological regions)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (1)

National Water Resources Database (NWRD)৳5,000-20,000 per region Comprehensive water resources GIS including: river network (digitized from 1:50,000 toposheet), flood risk zones, drought vulnerability maps, groundwater depth contours, water supply coverage, and hydrological region boundaries. 200+ thematic layers covering physical, environmental, social, and economic dimensions of water resources. 📄 GeoDatabase, Shapefile, Excel📥 WARPO GIS Lab

BPDB 🟢 Free Bangladesh Power Development Board Energy & Power · 1 datasets · National · Annual Visit ↗

BPDB manages power generation and transmission in Bangladesh. Provides data on power plant locations, generation capacity, transmission network, and electrification statistics.

Government📅 Annual🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (1)

Power Generation & Grid StatisticsFree Installed capacity (28,000+ MW), plant-wise generation data, peak demand statistics, system loss percentages, and electrification coverage maps. Includes solar mini-grid and off-grid system locations. 📄 PDF, Excel📥 BPDB Annual Report / Website

RHD 🟡 Freemium Roads and Highways Department Transport & Roads · 1 datasets · National highway network · Annual Visit ↗

RHD maintains the national highway network (22,000+ km) including GPS-surveyed road centerlines, traffic count data, and bridge inventory for all national/regional highways.

Government📅 Annual🌍 National highway networkVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (1)

National Road Network GISFree (web map) / ৳3,000-10,000 (GIS data) GPS-surveyed centerlines of national highways (4,038 km), regional highways (4,276 km), and zila roads (13,768 km). Attributes include road surface type, width, condition index (IRI), traffic count (AADT), and bridge locations. Annual traffic count data from 200+ count stations. 📄 Shapefile, AutoCAD DXF📥 RHD Planning Division

BTRC 🟢 Free Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Telecommunications · 1 datasets · National · Monthly Visit ↗

BTRC regulates telecommunications and provides statistics on mobile network coverage, internet penetration, and tower locations across Bangladesh.

Government📅 Monthly🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (1)

Telecom Statistics & Coverage DataFree Monthly subscriber data for all operators (190+ million connections), internet users (130+ million), tower density by district, 4G/5G coverage maps, broadband penetration statistics, and spectrum allocation data. 📄 PDF, Excel📥 BTRC website

NIPORT 🟢 Free National Institute of Population Research and Training Population & Family · 1 datasets · National (representative to division/district) · Every 3 years Visit ↗

NIPORT conducts the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS), the most cited household survey in the country, providing district-level health and demographic indicators.

Government📅 Every 3 years🌍 National (representative to division/district)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (1)

Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS)Free (registration required) Nationally representative survey of 30,000+ households covering: fertility rates, family planning (CPR 62%), maternal/child health, nutrition (stunting 28%), immunization coverage, HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, and women's empowerment. GPS coordinates of each survey cluster (displaced for confidentiality). Sub-national spatial analysis maps included. Latest: BDHS 2022. 📄 PDF (500+ pages), Stata/SPSS microdata, GIS shapefiles📥 dhsprogram.com / NIPORT website

DPHE 🟢 Free Public Health Engineering Department Water & Sanitation · 2 datasets · National · Annual Visit ↗

DPHE is responsible for rural and small-town water supply and sanitation. Maintains the national arsenic database — one of the largest groundwater contamination datasets in the world.

Government📅 Annual🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

National Arsenic Database & Contamination MapsFree (reports) Largest groundwater arsenic dataset globally — 5 million+ tubewells tested with GPS coordinates, arsenic concentration (µg/L), well depth, geological formation, and screening results. Maps show arsenic contamination hotspots (>50 µg/L WHO threshold) by union, upazila, and district. Critical for safe water source planning. Updated through ongoing national screening programmes. 📄 Excel, Shapefile, PDF maps📥 DPHE / Bangladesh Arsenic Mitigation Water Supply (BAMWSP) archive

Water Point Mapping DatabaseFree GPS-mapped locations of 1.5 million+ tubewells, 50,000+ piped water supply points, and sanitation facilities. Functionality status, water quality test results, and population served for each water point. 📄 CSV, Shapefile📥 DPHE / UNICEF

DAE 🟢 Free Department of Agricultural Extension Agriculture · 1 datasets · National (union level) · Seasonal Visit ↗

DAE is the largest public extension service in Bangladesh with 14,000+ field-level extension workers collecting crop data from every union in the country. Maintains the most granular crop production database available.

Government📅 Seasonal🌍 National (union level)Visit Website ↗

Available Datasets (1)

Crop-wise Production Data by Upazila/UnionFree Season-wise crop area, production, and yield estimates for 50+ crops at upazila and union level. Three seasons: Aus (Mar-Jul), Aman (Jul-Dec), and Boro (Jan-May) rice plus 30+ non-rice crops. Used for food security monitoring, price forecasting, and agricultural policy. 📄 Excel, web portal📥 DAE website / District offices

OSM-BD★ 🟢 Free⚡ API OpenStreetMap Bangladesh Digital & Open Data · 2 datasets · National · Real-time (community) Visit ↗

The most detailed freely available map of Bangladesh with 50+ million features including roads, buildings, waterways, POIs, and land use mapped by 20,000+ volunteer contributors. YouthMappers Bangladesh chapters at BUET, JU, and CU are major contributors.

NGO📅 Real-time (community)🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Bangladesh OSM Data ExtractFree Complete OpenStreetMap data for Bangladesh updated daily. Includes all tagged features: 300,000+ km roads, 25 million+ buildings, 200,000+ waterways, land use polygons, POIs, and admin boundaries. Download from Geofabrik or HOT Export Tool. Use in QGIS, ArcGIS, PostGIS, or any GIS software. 📄 PBF, Shapefile, GeoJSON, GeoPackage📥 download.geofabrik.de/asia/bangladesh.html

HOT Bangladesh Disaster DataFree Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team pre-disaster mapping for flood-prone, cyclone-prone, and earthquake-prone areas. Includes building footprints mapped during mapathon events for Sylhet floods, cyclone Amphan, and Rohingya refugee camps. Tasking Manager projects drive community mapping in vulnerable areas. 📄 Shapefile, GeoJSON📥 export.hotosm.org

GitHub-BD 🟢 Free⚡ API GitHub Bangladesh GIS Repositories Digital & Open Data · 2 datasets · Variable · Community-driven Visit ↗

Open source geospatial datasets for Bangladesh shared by individual developers, researchers, and organizations on GitHub. Includes admin boundaries, population grids, flood maps, and satellite-derived products.

Private📅 Community-driven🌍 VariableVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Bangladesh Admin Boundaries (GeoJSON)Free Multiple open-source repositories providing Bangladesh administrative boundaries at Division, District, Upazila, and Union levels in GeoJSON format. Ready for use in web mapping (Leaflet, Mapbox), data visualization (D3.js), and GIS analysis. Popular repos include fahimreza/bangladesh-geojson and nuhil/bangladesh-geojson. 📄 GeoJSON, TopoJSON, Shapefile📥 GitHub repos (e.g., fahimreza/bangladesh-geojson)

Bangladesh Population Grid & DatasetsFree High-resolution population density datasets from WorldPop (100m), Facebook High Resolution Settlement Layer (30m), and GHSL (1km). Community-curated on GitHub with preprocessing scripts for Bangladesh-specific analysis. Essential for humanitarian planning and service delivery optimization. 📄 GeoTIFF, CSV, GeoJSON📥 GitHub / WorldPop / Facebook HRSL

HDX 🟢 Free⚡ API Humanitarian Data Exchange (Bangladesh) Development Data · 2 datasets · National · Ongoing Visit ↗

OCHA's Humanitarian Data Exchange hosts 1,000+ Bangladesh-specific datasets from UN agencies, NGOs, and government. The primary portal for humanitarian geospatial data in Bangladesh.

International📅 Ongoing🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Bangladesh Common Operational Datasets (COD)Free Official UN Common Operational Datasets for Bangladesh including: admin boundaries (ADM0-ADM4), populated places, airports, health facilities, education facilities, and road network. Standard reference datasets used by all UN agencies for emergency response and development planning. 📄 Shapefile, GeoJSON, XLSX📥 data.humdata.org

Rohingya Refugee Camp DataFree 900,000+ Rohingya refugee camp mapping in Cox's Bazar: shelter locations, WASH facilities, health centers, food distribution points, protection services, and camp boundary polygons. Updated monthly by IOM/UNHCR with GPS-surveyed infrastructure. One of the most detailed refugee camp datasets globally. 📄 Shapefile, PDF, CSV📥 data.humdata.org

WB 🟢 Free⚡ API World Bank Bangladesh Data Portal Development Data · 1 datasets · National · Annual Visit ↗

World Bank maintains comprehensive development indicators for Bangladesh across 1,600+ indicators spanning economics, education, health, infrastructure, environment, and governance.

International📅 Annual🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (1)

World Development Indicators (WDI) — BangladeshFree 1,600+ time-series indicators from 1960 to present: GDP growth, poverty headcount ($2.15/day), school enrollment, life expectancy, CO₂ emissions, internet users, remittances, FDI, trade, and infrastructure metrics. API access for automated data retrieval and dashboard integration. 📄 CSV, Excel, API (JSON/XML)📥 data.worldbank.org

CEGIS★ 🔴 PaidEst. 2002 Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services GIS & Environment · 2 datasets · National · Project-based Visit ↗

CEGIS is the premier government technical support organization for GIS, RS, and environmental modeling in Bangladesh. Operates as a trust under the Ministry of Water Resources with extensive geospatial data holdings and modeling capabilities (MIKE, HEC-RAS, MODFLOW).

Semi-Govt📅 Project-based🌍 NationalVisit Website ↗

Available Datasets (2)

Morphological Change Maps (Rivers)৳5,000-25,000 per reach Multi-temporal river bank line mapping for all major rivers (Jamuna, Ganges, Meghna, Teesta) using Landsat/Sentinel imagery from 1973-present. Shows annual erosion/accretion rates (km²/year), channel migration patterns, and char land formation dynamics. The most authoritative river morphology dataset in Bangladesh. 📄 Shapefile, GeoTIFF📥 CEGIS River Morphology Division

National Flood Model Outputs৳10,000-50,000 Calibrated 2D flood inundation model outputs for major flood events using MIKE 21/HEC-RAS. Products include flood depth grids (10m resolution), flood duration maps, flood velocity maps, and damage estimation layers. Used for flood risk zoning, infrastructure design, and insurance applications. 📄 GeoTIFF, NetCDF, HEC-RAS📥 CEGIS Flood Division

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Research Search Engines & Academic Databases

A curated collection of 14 essential academic search engines, open access repositories, and research platforms for scholars, students, and researchers worldwide.

Google ScholarSearch Engine · 400M+ documents Free

The world's most widely used academic search engine, indexing over 400 million scholarly documents including journal articles, theses, books, conference papers, and pre-prints. It provides citation tracking, h-index calculation, and author profiles — making it an essential starting point for any literature review.

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Citation tracking & h-index
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Visit Google Scholar ↗

Semantic ScholarAI-Powered Search · 200M+ papers Free

An AI-driven academic research search engine developed by the Allen Institute for AI, indexing over 200 million publications. It uses machine learning to extract key topics, citation contexts, and influential citations — helping researchers quickly find the most impactful papers and understand research trends through intelligent filtering.

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Research feeds & alerts

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COREOpen Access Repository · 300M+ records Free

The world's largest collection of open access research papers, aggregating content from over 10,000 institutional and subject repositories worldwide. CORE harvests and indexes over 300 million metadata records, providing a single point of access to open access articles, theses, dissertations, and pre-prints from universities and institutions globally.

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300M+ metadata records
Full-text search
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Repository dashboard
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Open access papersInstitutional researchBulk data access

Visit CORE ↗

PubMedBiomedical Database · 36M+ citations Free

Maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), PubMed is the premier biomedical literature database with over 36 million citations from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. It is the go-to resource for medical, health, and life sciences research, offering advanced search filters and MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) controlled vocabulary.

Key Features

MeSH term searching
Clinical trial filters
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PubMed Central full-text
Citation manager export

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Medical researchClinical studiesLife sciences

Visit PubMed ↗

ResearchGateResearch Network · 180M+ researchers Free

The largest academic social networking site with over 180 million registered researchers. ResearchGate enables scientists to share papers, ask and answer questions, find collaborators, and track their research impact. Researchers can directly request full-text papers from authors, making it invaluable for accessing paywalled content.

Key Features

Researcher profiles & stats
Direct author messaging
Full-text paper requests
Q&A forum
Project collaboration

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NetworkingPaper requestsCollaboration

Visit ResearchGate ↗

Academia.eduAcademic Platform · 40M+ users Freemium

A platform for academics to share research papers, monitor deep analytics around the impact of their work, and track research in their field. With over 40 million registered users, Academia.edu hosts papers, theses, pre-prints, and conference presentations. It provides analytics on who is reading and citing your work.

Key Features

Paper analytics & views
Recommendation engine
Research interest feeds
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Best For

Paper sharingImpact trackingResearch visibility

Visit Academia.edu ↗

DOAJOpen Access Directory · 20,000+ journals Free

The Directory of Open Access Journals is a community-curated online directory that indexes and provides access to high-quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals. With over 20,000 journals from 130+ countries, DOAJ is the gold standard for verifying legitimate open access journals and is used by universities worldwide to identify trustworthy OA publishing venues.

Key Features

20,000+ OA journals
Quality-verified listings
Journal metadata API
Article-level search
Publisher dashboard

Best For

Finding OA journalsJournal verificationPublishing guidance

Visit DOAJ ↗

BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine)Academic Search · 300M+ documents Free

One of the world's most voluminous academic search engines, operated by Bielefeld University Library. BASE indexes over 300 million documents from 10,000+ content providers including institutional repositories, digital collections, and open access sources. It provides more comprehensive coverage of web-based academic resources than many commercial search engines.

Key Features

300M+ documents indexed
Faceted search filters
Multilingual support
Browsing by DDC
Intellectual property filtering

Best For

Comprehensive searchNon-English researchRepository content

Visit BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine) ↗

SSRNPreprint Repository · 1M+ abstracts Free

The Social Science Research Network (now part of Elsevier) is one of the world's leading preprint servers devoted to the rapid dissemination of scholarly research in the social sciences, humanities, and more. SSRN hosts over 1 million abstracts and provides early-stage research sharing before formal peer review, accelerating the scholarly communication process.

Key Features

Early-stage research access
Author rankings
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Subject-area networks
eJournal subscriptions

Best For

Pre-printsSocial sciencesWorking papers

Visit SSRN ↗

OALib (Open Access Library)Open Access Library · 8M+ articles Free

Open Access Library provides free access to over 8 million academic articles across all disciplines. OALib offers direct access to scholarly articles without any APC (Article Processing Charge) or subscription requirements, making it particularly valuable for researchers in developing countries and institutions with limited library budgets.

Key Features

8M+ free articles
No APC required
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Direct PDF access
Simple search interface

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Free full-text accessMulti-disciplinary searchBudget-limited institutions

Visit OALib (Open Access Library) ↗

WorldCatLibrary Catalog · 540M+ records Free

The world's largest bibliographic network, connecting the collections of over 10,000 libraries across 170+ countries. WorldCat catalogs over 540 million records including books, theses, journals, dissertations, CDs, videos, and digital resources. It helps researchers locate materials in nearby libraries and access interlibrary loan services.

Key Features

540M+ records
10,000+ libraries
Interlibrary loan links
Multi-format catalog
Library availability check

Best For

Finding physical copiesRare materialsLibrary resources

Visit WorldCat ↗

FreeFullPDFPDF Search Engine · 80M+ articles Free

A specialized search engine for finding free full-text PDF versions of scholarly articles. With over 80 million journal articles indexed, FreeFullPDF provides direct links to freely available PDF copies of research papers, making it easier to locate open access versions of publications that might otherwise be behind paywalls.

Key Features

80M+ indexed articles
Direct PDF links
Journal-focused search
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Finding free PDFsBypassing paywallsQuick article access

Visit FreeFullPDF ↗

PDF Search EnginePDF Search Engine · 100M+ PDFs Free

A dedicated search platform for finding PDF documents across the web, covering academic papers, textbooks, manuals, theses, and dissertations. It crawls and indexes PDF files from universities, research institutions, and open repositories, providing a simple way to discover freely available scholarly PDFs on any topic.

Key Features

Web-wide PDF indexing
Academic paper focus
Thesis & dissertation search
Textbook discovery
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PDF discoveryTextbooksTechnical documents

Visit PDF Search Engine ↗

RefSeekAcademic Search · 1B+ documents Free

An academic search engine for students and researchers that indexes over 1 billion documents including web pages, books, journals, reports, and encyclopedias. RefSeek filters out commercial results to deliver only academically relevant content, making it particularly useful for students who need reliable, scholarly sources without the noise of general web search.

Key Features

1B+ documents indexed
No commercial results
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Best For

Student researchClean academic resultsQuick reference

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