Map of Bangladesh: All 8 Divisions and 64 Districts
How many divisions does Bangladesh have, how many districts are in each, when was each division formed and what is each one famous for? The full list with maps, places to see and food in every division, and how to make your own travel map.
- Divisions
- 8
- Districts
- 64 (since 1984)
- Most districts
- Dhaka division (13)
- Fewest districts
- Sylhet and Mymensingh (4 each)
- Newest division
- Mymensingh (2015)
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Bangladesh is divided into 8 divisions and 64 districts. Knowing them helps when you plan a trip, play a quiz, study for an exam or keep track of how many districts you've visited. This article brings together the full list of districts in each division, when each division was formed, and what there is to see and eat in each.
How the country is organised
Bangladesh is administered in tiers: divisions at the top, then districts, then upazilas, then unions. Each division is named after its main city, which is also its headquarters.
The country has had 64 districts since 1984, when the old subdivisions were raised to districts. The largest district by area is Rangamati; the smallest is Narayanganj.
When the divisions were formed
| Division | Districts | Formed |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | 13 | British era |
| Chattogram | 11 | British era |
| Rajshahi | 8 | British era |
| Khulna | 10 | 1960 |
| Barishal | 6 | 1993 |
| Sylhet | 4 | 1995 |
| Rangpur | 8 | 2010 |
| Mymensingh | 4 | 2015 |
The newer divisions were carved from older ones: Khulna from Rajshahi, Barishal from Khulna, Sylhet from Chattogram, Rangpur from Rajshahi, and Mymensingh from four districts of Dhaka division.
The full list of divisions and districts
Dhaka 13 districts
Dhaka, Faridpur, Gazipur, Gopalganj, Kishorganj, Madaripur, Manikganj, Munshiganj, Narayanganj, Narsingdi, Rajbari, Shariatpur, Tangail
Chattogram 11 districts
Bandarban, Brahmanbaria, Chandpur, Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Cumilla, Feni, Khagrachhari, Lakshmipur, Noakhali, Rangamati
Sylhet 4 districts
Habiganj, Moulvibazar, Sunamganj, Sylhet
Rajshahi 8 districts
Bogura, Chapainawabganj, Joypurhat, Naogaon, Natore, Pabna, Rajshahi, Sirajganj
Rangpur 8 districts
Dinajpur, Gaibandha, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Panchagarh, Rangpur, Thakurgaon
Khulna 10 districts
Bagerhat, Chuadanga, Jashore, Jhenaidah, Khulna, Kushtia, Magura, Meherpur, Narail, Satkhira
Barishal 6 districts
Barguna, Barishal, Bhola, Jhalokati, Patuakhali, Pirojpur
Mymensingh 4 districts
Jamalpur, Mymensingh, Netrokona, Sherpur
What to see and eat in each division
Dhaka division
The capital, Mughal heritage and the land of the Padma, Meghna and Jamuna. Lalbagh Fort and Ahsan Manzil in Old Dhaka, Panam City in Sonargaon, the National Memorial at Savar, the Padma Bridge and the haors of Kishoreganj are all here. Old Dhaka's kacchi biryani and bakarkhani are famous.
Chattogram division
Hills, sea and the country's main seaport. Cox's Bazar, Saint Martin's, Sajek, Nilgiri and Nafakhum in Bandarban, Kaptai Lake in Rangamati and Shalban Vihara in Cumilla. Chattogram's mezban beef and Chandpur's hilsa are the food to try.
Sylhet division
Tea gardens, haors and hill rivers. Jaflong, Ratargul, Sada Pathor, Tanguar Haor, the tea gardens of Sreemangal and Madhabkunda waterfall. Try beef cooked with satkora citrus and a cup of Sreemangal tea.
Rajshahi division
Mangoes, the Padma riverside and a thousand years of history. Paharpur Buddhist Vihara, Mahasthangarh, the Puthia temples, Natore Rajbari and Chalan Beel. The food: mangoes from Chapainawabganj and Rajshahi, Bogura's doi and Natore's kachagolla.
Rangpur division
The Teesta, Tetulia's tea gardens and views of Kanchenjunga. Kantajew Temple and Ramsagar in Dinajpur, the Teesta Barrage and Tajhat Zamindar Bari. The area is known for haribhanga mangoes and Rangpur's woven shatranji rugs.
Khulna division
The Sundarbans, Mongla port and the Sixty Dome Mosque. Lalon Shah's shrine and Shilaidaha Kuthibari in Kushtia, Sagardari and the flower village of Godkhali in Jashore. The food: prawns and Jashore's date-palm molasses.
Barishal division
Rivers, Kuakata beach and the floating guava market. Guthia Mosque, Durgasagar, Manpura and Char Kukri-Mukri. Guavas from Jhalokati and Pirojpur are what the region is known for.
Mymensingh division
The Brahmaputra, the Garo hills and the blue water of Birishiri. Shoshi Lodge, Muktagacha Zamindar Bari, and Gazni and Madhutila in Sherpur. Muktagacha's monda is the famous sweet.
Maps of the eight divisions
The maps below are built from real elevation data, so hills, rivers and coastlines appear as they really are.
Easy ways to remember the districts
- Learn them by division: don't read all 64 names at once; break them into small groups by division.
- Look at the map: seeing which district sits next to which makes the names stick.
- Attach something famous: Bogura means doi, Natore means kachagolla; give each district a hook.
- Learn by playing: practise with the Unseen Bangladesh quiz and the Farthest District game.
Make your own travel map
How many districts have you visited? On the Unseen Bangladesh homepage, pick the districts you've been to and the map fills in. Download it and share it with friends; no sign-up needed. You can also collect stamps for the places you've been in the Travel Passport.
Questions and answers
How many divisions and districts does Bangladesh have?
8 divisions and 64 districts. The newest division is Mymensingh, formed in 2015 from four districts of Dhaka division.
Which division has the most districts?
Dhaka division, with 13. Chattogram has 11 and Khulna 10.
Which are the largest and smallest districts by area?
Rangamati is the largest and Narayanganj the smallest.
Which divisions have a coastline?
Chattogram (Cox's Bazar, Patenga, Saint Martin's), Barishal (Kuakata) and Khulna (the Sundarbans coast).
Can I download these maps?
You can download a coloured map of the districts you've visited, free, from the homepage.
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