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.
Division of Bangladesh
Division of Bangladesh
Khulna Division
খুলনা বিভাগ | |
|---|---|
 Location of Khulna | |
 Districts of Khulna Division | |
| Coordinates: 22°55′N 89°15′E | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Established | 1960 |
| Founded by | Government of East Pakistan |
| Capital | Khulna |
| Government | |
| • Divisional Commissioner | Md. Zillur Rahman Choudhury[1][2] |
| • 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[3] medium |
| Notable sport teams | Khulna Titans, Khulna Division |
| Website | khulna |