Sakhipur, Bangladesh

Living in Sakhipur is no picnic. This Bangladeshi upazila has a population of over 322,000, with 23% of residents crammed into urban areas. The literacy rate is a mediocre 67% - hardly inspiring for a place aiming to modernize. And don't forget the bureaucratic headaches - Sakhipur is divided into a municipality and ten union parishads, each with its own administrative layers.

On the plus side, the sex ratio is a relatively balanced 88 men for every 100 women. But don't expect a thriving social scene - only 16% of the population lives in urban areas. The climate and safety are unremarked upon, so we can assume they're decidedly average.

In short, Sakhipur is a crowded, bureaucratic backwater that offers little to get excited about. Unless you're prepared to navigate the red tape and lack of amenities, this is not the Bangladeshi city for you.