Khulna Division
The Khulna Division (Bengali: খুলনা বিভাগ) is the second largest of the eight divisions of Bangladesh. It has an area of 22,285 km2 (8,604 sq mi) and a population of 17,416,645 at the 2022 Bangladesh census (preliminary returns). Its headquarters and largest city is Khulna city in Khulna District.
Khulna Division
খুলনা বিভাগ | |
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Location of Khulna | |
Districts of Khulna Division | |
| Coordinates: 22°55′N 89°15′E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Established | 1960 |
| Capital and largest city | Khulna |
| Government | |
| • Divisional Commissioner | Md. Hellal Mahmud Sharif |
| • Parliamentary constituency | Jatiya Sangsad (36 seats) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22,284.22 km2 (8,603.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
| • Total | 17,416,645 |
| • Density | 780/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Standard Time) |
| ISO 3166 code | BD-D |
| HDI (2018) | 0.641 medium |
| Notable sport teams | Khulna Tigers, Khulna Division |
| Website | khulna |
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