Postal code 9000 | Website www.dckhulna.gov.bd | |
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Points of interest Sundarbans, Shahid Hadis Park, Khanjahan Ali Bridge, Dublar Char, Khulna Museum Colleges and Universities Khulna University, Khulna University of Engine, Khulna Medical College | ||
Khulna District (Bengali: খুলনা জেলা , Khulna Jela also Khulna Zila) is a District of Bangladesh. It is located in the Khulna Division. It has an area of 4394.45 km² and is 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.
Contents
- Map of Khulna District Bangladesh
- History
- Geography and climate
- Sub districts
- Economy
- Education
- Places of interest
- References
Map of Khulna District, Bangladesh
History
Khulna is named after a goddess of the Hindu religion, Khulleshwari. In 1947, the district of Khulna had a slight Hindu majority of 52% but was included in Pakistan rather than India (see Radcliffe Line). Now the district's total population is about 80% Muslim. Now it is the third largest district in Bangladesh.
Geography and climate
Major rivers of Khulna District are the Rupsa (continuation of the Bhairab and Atrai), Arpangachhia, Shibsa, Pasur, and the Koyra.
Sub-districts
Khulna District (Zila) is divided into 9 upazilas and 5 thanas (the latter forming the Khulna city area).
- Terokhada Upazila
- Batiaghata Upazila
- Dacope Upazila
- Dumuria Upazila
- Dighalia Upazila
- Koyra Upazila
- Paikgachha Upazila
- Phultala Upazila
- Rupsa Upazila
- Daulatput Thana
- Khalishpur Thana
- Khan Jahan Ali Thana
- Khulna Kotwali Thana
- Sonadanga Thana
Economy
Khulna is a port city. It is the most rapidly increasing city in the south. Mongla is the major sea port of the country. In Daulatpur there are several jute mills. By road, railway and riverway it is connected to other parts of the country. This infrastructure plays a vital role in the city's economy, which also depends upon fishing and salt industries. Khulna has a newsprint mill that will about reopen in the near future. The Khulna shipyard receives limited support from the Bangladesh Navy by building small, ocean-going ships. The Khulna textile and hardboard mills will reopen soon under private ownership.
Education
Khulna is under the jurisdiction of the Jessore Education Board. This board varies the SSC and HSC standard.
Khulna Zilla School, Brajalal College, Khulna University, KUET, Khulna Medical College etc. are the prominent educational institution in Khulna district.