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Brahmanbaria

ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া
District
Location of Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh
Location of Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh
Country  Bangladesh
Division Chittagong Division
Area
 • Total 1,927.11 km2 (744.06 sq mi)
  Bhadughar Meela = Bhadughar Boishahi Meela (14th Boishah)
Population
 (1991)
 • Total 2,365,880
 • Density 1,227.683/km2 (3,179.684/sq mi)
Literacy rate
 • Total 26.6%
Time zone UTC+6 (BST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+7 (BDST)
Postal code
3400
Website http://www.dcbrahmanbaria.gov.bd/

Brahmanbaria (pronounced Bramhonbaŗia in Bengali) is a district located in the east-central part of Bangladesh. It belongs to the Chittagong Division. This area became its own district in 1984, after being part of the larger Comilla District. Before 1830, a part of the district called Sarail Pargana was part of Mymensingh district.

The district has 4 municipalities, which are like small cities. It also has 7 upazilas (sub-districts), 98 union parishads (local councils), and many villages.

Geography of Brahmanbaria

Brahmanbaria District is found in the east-central area of Bangladesh. It covers a total land area of about 1927 square kilometers.

Borders and Neighbors

Brahmanbaria shares its borders with several other places:

Land Features

The land in Brahmanbaria is mostly low-lying. This means it is quite flat. There are also some small hills scattered around the district.


Images for kids

  • Isa Khan

    Isa Khan, a famous leader from the 1500s, had his capital in Sarail.

  • Bariura Old Bridge 9

    The Hatirpul is a very old bridge built in Bariura. It was used as a path for elephants.

  • Gokarna Nawab Bari

    The Gokarna Nawab Bari Complex was built by Nawab Sir Syed Shamsul Huda in Nasirnagar.

  • Meghna River 1

    Port of Ashuganj on the Meghna River. This port is expected to become the largest in Bangladesh by 2030.

  • ORION Group constructed two 100 MW HFO based powerplant. in due time and is supplying the national grid.

    A power plant that helps provide electricity to the country.

  • Tornado in Brahmanbaria District, Bangladesh 2013 (2)

    The effects of a tornado that hit Brahmanbaria in 2013.

  • Akhaura Railway Station

    Akhaura is the biggest railway junction in Bangladesh, where many train lines meet.

See also

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