Khulna Division

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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.

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Khulna Division
খুলনা বিভাগ
Location of Khulna
Location of Khulna
Districts of Khulna Division
Districts of Khulna Division
Coordinates: 22°55′N 89°15′E
CountryFlag_of_Bangladesh.svg Bangladesh
Established1960
Founded byGovernment of East Pakistan
CapitalKhulna
Government
  Divisional CommissionerMd. Zillur Rahman Choudhury[1][2]
  Parliamentary constituencyJatiya Sangsad (36 seats)
Area
  Total22,284.22 km2 (8,603.99 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)
  Total17,416,645
  Density780/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (Bangladesh Standard Time)
ISO 3166 codeBD-D
HDI (2018)0.641[3]
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Notable sport teamsKhulna Titans, Khulna Division
Websitekhulna.gov.bd
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