Divisions of Bangladesh

Divisions are the first-level administrative divisions in Bangladesh. As of 2023, 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, then union councils.

Divisions of Bangladesh
বাংলাদেশের বিভাগ
Bangladesher bibhag
CategoryUnitary state
LocationPeople's Republic of Bangladesh
Number8
PopulationsHighest: 39,675,000 (Dhaka)
Lowest: 8,331,000 (Barisal)
AreasLargest: 33,908.55 km2 (13,092.16 sq mi) (Chittagong)
Smallest: 10,584.06 km2 (4,086.53 sq mi) (Mymensingh)
Government
Subdivisions
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