| Bangladesh at the 2008 Asian Beach Games | |
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| IOC code | BAN |
| NOC | Bangladesh Olympic Association |
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| Medals Ranked 24th |
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| Asian Beach Games appearances | |
Bangladesh competed at the 2008 Asian Beach Games held in Bali, Indonesia from October 18, 2008, to October 26, 2008. Bangladesh finished with 1 bronze medal.
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