Habiganj District
Habiganj (Bengali: হবিগঞ্জ, romanized: Hobigonj), formerly known as Habibganj (Bengali: হবিবগঞ্জ, romanized: Hobibgonj), is a district in north-eastern Bangladesh, located in the Sylhet Division. It was established as a district in 1984 as a successor to its subdivision status since 1867. It is named after its headquarters, the town of Habiganj.
Habiganj
হবিগঞ্জ | |
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Clockwise from top-left: Uchail Mosque, Bithangol Bora Akhra, Narikel Tea Garden, Satchari National Park, Tea garden in Bahubal Upazila | |
Location of Habiganj District in Bangladesh | |
Expandable map of Habiganj District | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Sylhet Division |
| Headquarters | Habiganj |
| Government | |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Devi Chandra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,636.59 km2 (1,017.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
| • Total | 2,358,886 |
| • Density | 890/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Habiganji |
| Time zone | UTC+06:00 (BST) |
| Postal code | 3330-3374 |
| HDI (2019) | 0.573 medium · 20th of 20 |
| Website | www |
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