The capital and largest city, known for its vibrant culture, commerce, and government institutions.
2. Chittagong (Chattogram), Chittagong Division – Population: ~5,600,000
Major port city and commercial center of southeastern Bangladesh.
3. Gazipur, Dhaka Division – Population: ~2,670,000
A fast-growing industrial hub on the outskirts of Dhaka.
4. Khulna, Khulna Division – Population: ~1,500,000
A major industrial city and gateway to the Sundarbans.
5. Rajshahi, Rajshahi Division – Population: ~1,000,000
A cultural and educational center famous for mangoes and silk.
6. Sylhet, Sylhet Division – Population: ~980,000
Known for tea gardens, natural beauty, and a large diaspora community.
7. Narayanganj, Dhaka Division – Population: ~970,000
Key industrial city known for jute and textile industries.
8. Rangpur, Rangpur Division – Population: ~930,000
A growing urban center in the northwest known for agriculture.
9. Comilla, Chittagong Division – Population: ~890,000
Historic city with a rich cultural and educational background.
10. Barisal (Barishal), Barisal Division – Population: ~730,000
River-based city known for its waterways and rice production.
11. Mymensingh, Mymensingh Division – Population: ~580,000
Home to Bangladesh Agricultural University and rich cultural heritage.
12. Bogra, Rajshahi Division – Population: ~543,000
Commercial and transportation center in northern Bangladesh.
13. Pabna, Rajshahi Division – Population: ~470,000
City known for its pharmaceutical industry and educational institutions.
14. Jessore (Jashore), Khulna Division – Population: ~450,000
An important communication center and military hub.
15. Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong Division – Population: ~440,000
Popular tourist destination with the world’s longest natural sea beach.
16. Narsingdi, Dhaka Division – Population: ~410,000
Textile-producing city near Dhaka.
17. Dinajpur, Rangpur Division – Population: ~400,000
Agricultural city known for rice, mangoes, and educational institutions.
18. Tongi, Dhaka Division – Population: ~390,000
Industrial suburb of Dhaka known for factories and labor markets.
19. Faridpur, Dhaka Division – Population: ~370,000
City with rich history and vibrant textile trade.
20. Shibganj, Rajshahi Division – Population: ~369,000
Agricultural town near the border with India.
21. Natore, Rajshahi Division – Population: ~369,000
Known for rice mills and historical palaces.
22. Saidpur, Rangpur Division – Population: ~360,000
Major railway town with engineering industries.
23. Sirajganj, Rajshahi Division – Population: ~340,000
Important river port and trading center.
24. Savar, Dhaka Division – Population: ~330,000
Suburban city with garment industries and educational institutions.
25. Jamalpur, Mymensingh Division – Population: ~320,000
Known for its traditional weaving and agriculture.
26. Kushtia, Khulna Division – Population: ~310,000
Cultural city known for folk music and historic sites.
27. Tangail, Dhaka Division – Population: ~300,000
Renowned for handloom sarees and jute cultivation.
28. Bhola, Barisal Division – Population: ~290,000
Largest island district town in Bangladesh.
29. Pirojpur, Barisal Division – Population: ~280,000
Small river port city with agro-based industries.
30. Naogaon, Rajshahi Division – Population: ~270,000
Agricultural center with paddy processing industries.
31. Feni, Chittagong Division – Population: ~260,000
Growing commercial town with road and rail connectivity.
32. Kishoreganj, Dhaka Division – Population: ~250,000
Agricultural market town with historical mosques.
33. Habiganj, Sylhet Division – Population: ~250,000
Known for tea estates and rubber plantations.
34. Bhola Bazar, Barisal Division – Population: ~240,000
Market town in the Bhola island district.
35. Magura, Khulna Division – Population: ~230,000
Agricultural town with cottage industries.
36. Chandpur, Chittagong Division – Population: ~220,000
Known for its location at the confluence of major rivers.
37. Gopalganj, Dhaka Division – Population: ~215,000
Birthplace of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, known for educational institutes.
38. Netrokona, Mymensingh Division – Population: ~210,000
Cultural town with folk music traditions and river transport.
39. Munshiganj, Dhaka Division – Population: ~200,000
Historical town near the Padma River.
40. Meherpur, Khulna Division – Population: ~195,000
Site of the Provisional Government formation in 1971.
41. Satkhira, Khulna Division – Population: ~190,000
Border town and gateway to the Sundarbans.
42. Lakshmipur, Chittagong Division – Population: ~185,000
Coastal city with a large expatriate population.
43. Joypurhat, Rajshahi Division – Population: ~180,000
Agricultural town with sugar mills and small industries.
44. Sherpur, Mymensingh Division – Population: ~170,000
Known for rice farming and traditional music.
45. Nawabganj, Rajshahi Division – Population: ~165,000
Famous for mango cultivation and cross-border trade.
46. Patuakhali, Barisal Division – Population: ~160,000
Coastal city often called the “Gateway to Kuakata”.
47. Panchagarh, Rangpur Division – Population: ~150,000
Northernmost city, known for tea plantations.
48. Khagrachari, Chittagong Division – Population: ~145,000
Hill district capital known for tribal culture and nature.
49. Lalmonirhat, Rangpur Division – Population: ~140,000
Border town with rail junction and rice mills.
50. Barguna, Barisal Division – Population: ~135,000
Southern coastal city affected by seasonal cyclones.
The above is subject to change.
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