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Khulna is on the Rupsha and Bhairab River, a strategic point in southwestern Bangladesh. It is also a center of Bangladeshi industry, hosting many of the nation's largest companies. It is served by the Port of Mongla, Bangladesh's second-largest seaport.
The Khulna District ( Bengali: খুলনা জেলা, Khulna Jela also Khulna Zila) is a district of Bangladesh. It is located in the Khulna Division, bordered on the north by the Jessore District and the Narail District, on the south by the Bay of Bengal, on the east by the Bagerhat District, and on the west by the Satkhira District. [3]
- 4,389.11 km² (1,694.64 sq mi)
- Bangladesh
The city is 333 km southwest of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. It is connected by air, road, train and water transportation. Khulna is known as the city of shrimp, because 75% of shrimp exported from Bangladesh are from the Khulna zone. It is also known for its lobster, prawn, catfish, and crab .
- 1990
- Khulna District
- 1984
- Bangladesh
Khulna Division is one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh. It is in the southwest of the country. Almost 30 million people live there. Its headquarters is Khulna city in Khulna District .
- 22,285 km² (8,604 sq mi)
- Bangladesh
- 15,563,000
Khulna is the capital city of Khulna Division in Southern Bangladesh. On the bank of Rupsha (and Bhairav) river, it is known as the industrial city, and is the third most populous city in the country. It is known in Bangladesh for its mills and shipyard. But for tourists, it is better known as the gateway of the Sundarbans .
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May 4, 2024 · Khulna, city, southwestern Bangladesh. It lies along the Bhairab River in the south-central Padma ( Ganges [Ganga])–Jamuna ( Brahmaputra) delta. An important river port and produce-collection and trade centre, it is connected by riverboat, road, and rail to the major cities of the region.
