Municipal Corporations In Bangladesh
Municipal corporations or municipalities (also known as pourasabha) () are the local governing bodies of cities and towns in Bangladesh. There are 330 such municipal corporations in eight divisions of Bangladesh. A municipal corporation serving a town can also be called a town council, and a municipal corporation serving a city is styled a city council; these bodies are divided into wards, which are further divided into mauzas and mahallas. Direct elections are held for each ward, electing a chairperson and a number of members. The municipal heads are elected for a span of at least five years. Overview List of municipalities by division See also * List of city corporations in Bangladesh * List of cities and towns in Bangladesh This article presents a list of cities and towns in Bangladesh. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics and the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives of Bangladesh, there are 532 Urban area, urban centres i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having municipal corporation, corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate. The term ''municipality'' may also mean the governing body of a given municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special district (United States), special-purpose district. The English language, English word is derived from French language, French , which in turn derives from the Latin language, Latin , based on the word for social contract (), referring originally to the Latin communities that supplied Rome with troops in exchange for their own incorporation into the Roman state (granting Roman citizenship to the inhabitants) while permitting the communities to retain their own local governments (a limited autonomy). A municipality can be any political jurisdiction (area), jurisdiction, from a sovereign state s ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mymensingh
Mymensingh () is a metropolis, metropolitan city and capital of Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh. Located on the bank of the Old Brahmaputra River, Brahmaputra River, about north of the national capital Dhaka, it is a major financial center and educational hub of north-central Bangladesh. It is the administrative center of Mymensingh District and Mymensingh Division. As of 2022, Mymensingh City Corporation is the 7th largest city in terms of area and the 8th largest in terms of population in the country, with a population of 576,927 people. The city was constituted by the British East India Company on 1 May 1787. According to Ministry of Public Administration, Mymensingh is ranked 4th in district status. The population density of Mymensingh city is 44,458/km2 (115,150/sq mi), making it the second most densely populated city in Bangladesh. Mymensingh attracts 25 percent of all the Medical tourism, health tourists visiting Bangladesh. Mymensingh is an anglicization of the name ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Wazirpur
Wazirpur () is a municipality in Barisal, Bangladesh Barisal ( or ; , ), officially known as Barishal, is a major city that lies on the banks of the Kirtankhola river in south-central Bangladesh. It is the largest city and the administrative headquarter of both Barisal District and Barisal Divisi .... History Wazirpur Municipality was established on 26 February 2013. References {{Reflist Towns in Bangladesh 2013 establishments in Bangladesh Wazirpur Upazila ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Banaripara Municipality
Banaripara Municipality () is a town in Banaripara Upazila Banaripara () is an upazila of Barishal District in Barisal in southern-central Bangladesh. History During the Independence War in 1971, the Pakistan Army killed 212 in Gava Village, where all Ghosh Dastidar and Ghosh Ray used to live and they ..., Barisal Division, Bangladesh. History Banaripara Municipality was established on 25 September 1990. References {{Reflist Municipalities of Bangladesh 1990 establishments in Bangladesh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mehendiganj
Mehendiganj is a town in Barisal District Barisal District, officially Barishal District () is a district in south-central Bangladesh, it was formerly called Bakerganj district, and established in 1797. Its headquarters is in Barisal city, which is also the headquarters of Barisal ... in Barisal Division, Bangladesh. It is the administrative headquarters and urban centre of Mehendiganj Upazila. References Populated places in Barisal District Mehendiganj Upazila {{Bangladesh-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bakerganj
Bakerganj () is a town in Barisal District, Barisal Division, Bangladesh Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eighth-most populous country in the world and among the List of countries and dependencies by .... References Barishal District Barishal Division {{Bangladesh-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Muladi Municipality
Muladi Municipality () is a municipality in Muladi, Barisal Barisal ( or ; , ), officially known as Barishal, is a major city that lies on the banks of the Kirtankhola river in south-central Bangladesh. It is the largest city and the administrative headquarter of both Barisal District and Barisal Divi ..., Bangladesh, it has a total area of 5.90 square kilometers and a population of 25,525. History Muladi Municipality was established on 25 January 2001. Administration 9 mouzas and 15 villages are under Muladi Municipality. References {{coord missing, Bangladesh Municipalities of Bangladesh 2001 establishments in Bangladesh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gaurnadi
Gaurnadi () is a municipality in Barisal, Bangladesh Barisal ( or ; , ), officially known as Barishal, is a major city that lies on the banks of the Kirtankhola river in south-central Bangladesh. It is the largest city and the administrative headquarter of both Barisal District and Barisal Divisi .... History Gaurnadi Municipality was established in 26 December 1996. Administration Gaurnadi has 9 wards and 1 thana, Gaurnadi Model Thana. References {{coord, 22, 58, 24, N, 90, 13, 51, E, display=title, region:BD_type:city Towns in Bangladesh 1996 establishments in Bangladesh Municipalities of Bangladesh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Barishal District
Barisal District, officially Barishal District () is a district in south-central Bangladesh, it was formerly called Bakerganj district, and established in 1797. Its headquarters is in Barisal city, which is also the headquarters of Barisal Division.''About Barisal'' Local Government Engineering Department, Local Government Division, Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development & Cooperatives; retrieved 14 May 2014. History The early history of Barisal district is less well-known. It was likely slowly built over time from silt from the , Jamuna and[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sylhet
Sylhet (; ) is a Metropolis, metropolitan city in the north eastern region of Bangladesh. It serves as the administrative center for both the Sylhet District and the Sylhet Division. The city is situated on the banks of the Surma River and, as of 2025, the metro area population of Sylhet is estimated to be 1,033,000, reflecting a 3.4% increase from 2024. Making it third-largest urban area. Sylhet is known for its tea plantations and natural scenery. The region has been inhabited since ancient times, and since the city's establishment in the 14th century has been ruled by various dynasties including the Mughals, the British Empire, British, and the Nawabs of Bengal. The city is also home to several important landmarks, such as one of the Islamic sites in Bangladesh, the Shah Jalal Dargah, which attracts thousands of pilgrims annually. Sylhet is also the first city in the country to have a road with no overhead cable. Sylhet is one of the most economically important cities in Bang ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sylhet Division
Sylhet Division () is a northeastern Divisions of Bangladesh, division of Bangladesh, renowned for its lush tea gardens, rolling hills and vibrant cultural heritage. Covering an area of approximately 12,298 square kilometres, it is bordered by the States and union territories of India, Indian states of Meghalaya, Assam and Tripura to the north, east and south respectively, while domestically it adjoins Chittagong Division, Chattogram to the southwest and Dhaka Division, Dhaka and Mymensingh Division, Mymensingh to the west. Prior to Partition of India, Partition in 1947, it included Karimganj district, Karimganj subdivision (presently in Barak Valley, Assam, India). However, Karimganj (including the thanas of Badarpur, Assam, Badarpur, Patharkandi and Ratabari Assembly constituency, Ratabari) was inexplicably severed from Sylhet by the Radcliffe Line, Radcliffe Boundary Commission. According to Niharranjan Ray, it was partly due to a plea from a delegation led by Abdul Matlib Ma ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rangpur City
Rangpur (; ; ), is a metropolitan city and a major city in northern Bangladesh. This city serves as the administrative center of the Rangpur Division. It is strategically located on the banks of the Ghaghot River and near the Teesta River. It is the second largest City Corporation in Bangladesh. The city has developed rapidly in recent years, with improvements in infrastructure and services enhancing its role as a key regional hub. Rangpur has become a key destination for students from other districts and cities seeking quality education. Rangpur City features notable educational institutions. Rangpur has also a vibrant local culture, including traditional festivals and community events. It is said that back in 1575, a trusted general of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, took over Rangpur. But it was not until 1686 that Rangpur was fully integrated into the Mughal Empire. Back on 16 December 1769, Rangpur was announced as a District Seat (Zila Sadar) and in 1869, it was announced as a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |