Bangladesh Ranked 47th Most Powerful Country

Bangladesh has been ranked as the 47th most powerful country in the world out of 195 nations, according to the latest report by US News & World Report.

The ranking, part of the "Power" subcategory within the Best Countries report, assesses global influence based on leadership strength, economic impact, military capability, and international alliances. The full list is available on the US News website.

The United States tops the list as the most powerful nation, followed by China, Russia, the United Kingdom, and Germany. South Korea secured sixth place, ahead of France, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Israel, which rounds out the top ten. Notably, India ranked 12th.

“The world’s most powerful countries are those that consistently dominate news headlines, preoccupy policymakers, and shape global economic patterns,” US News explains. “Their foreign policies and military budgets are closely watched, and their commitments, whether feared or trusted, carry significant weight on the global stage.”

The power ranking is based on six equally weighted attributes: leadership, economic influence, strength of exports, political influence, international alliances, and military power.

Bangladesh scored as follows: Leadership: 5.3, Economic influence: 5.2, Strong exports: 22.2, Political influence: 5.2, International alliances: 3.9 and Military strength: 7.0.

While Bangladesh placed 47th in the power sub-ranking, it was positioned 71st in the overall Best Countries ranking. The country performed better in specific sub-categories, ranking 29th in "Open for Business" and 66th in "Entrepreneurship."

Described as a nation known for its Sundarbans mangroves and the sprawling Bengal Delta, Bangladesh is home to 175.7 million people, making it the eighth-most populous country in the world. The country has built an export-oriented economy, with the garment sector playing a pivotal role.

Bangladesh currently has a life expectancy of 73.4 years and ranks 115th in global happiness metrics. However, challenges remain: 13.1% of the population struggles to access clean water, and 39.4% lack improved sanitation facilities. The literacy rate stands at 72.8%, with only 2.5% of GDP allocated to education, according to World Population Review.

The rankings were developed in collaboration with the BAV Group, a unit of global marketing communications company WPP, which analyzed data from thousands of people worldwide.