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What are the Divisions of Bangladesh?

Divisions are the largest administrative units in Bangladesh, each run by a divisional commissioner. This quiz shows seven: Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal, Sylhet and Rangpur.

  • The British created the first divisions in 1829, including Dhaka, Chittagong and Rajshahi.
  • Khulna became a division in 1960.
  • Barisal followed in 1993 and Sylhet in 1995.
  • Rangpur was created in 2010.
  • Mymensingh was split from Dhaka in 2015, making eight divisions.

Current quiz contains 7 divisions: Barisal, Chittagong, Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Sylhet.