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Bangladesh is divided into 8 divisions (bibhag) and 64 districts (jela, zila, zela), Although, these have only a limited role in public policy. For the purposes of local government, the country is divided into upazilas (sub-districts), "municipalities" or town councils (pourashova), city corporations (i.e. metropolitan municipal corporations ...
As of 2024, there are eight divisions of Bangladesh, each named after the major city within its jurisdiction that also serves as the administrative seat of that division. Each division is divided into several districts which are further subdivided into upazilas (sub-districts), then union councils .
Administrative geography of Bangladesh. Bangladesh is divided into 8 divisions (bibhag) and 64 districts (jela, zila, zela), Although, these have only a limited role in public policy. For the purposes of local government, the country is divided into upazilas (sub-districts), "municipalities" or town councils (pourashova), city corporations (i.e.
This map of Bangladesh displays major cities, towns, roads, and rivers. It includes a terrain map that shows the transboundary Ganges River. Finally, the divisions of Bangladesh are included in an administrative map.
This map service contains OCHA Common Operational Datasets for Bangladesh: Administrative Boundaries. The service is available as ESRI Map, ESRI Feature, WMS, and KML Services. See the OCHA COD/FOD terms of use for access and use constraints.
Bangladesh is situated in the vast delta region formed by the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, resulting in exceedingly flat and low-lying lands that are prone to flooding on an annual basis. The floodwaters bring much-needed fertile, alluvial soil that enriches the land.
The physical geography of Bangladesh is varied and has an area characterised by two distinctive features: a broad deltaic plain subject to frequent flooding, and a small hilly region crossed by swiftly flowing rivers.
