Lesson 1/54 min
Largest: regions, administration and nature
Administration and settlements
| Largest | Name |
|---|---|
| District | Rangamati |
| City | Dhaka |
| Division by area | Chattogram |
| Division by population | Dhaka |
| Thana by area | Shyamnagar, Satkhira |
| Thana by population | Gazipur Sadar |
| Village | Baniachong (Habiganj) |
| Office | Bangladesh Secretariat |
Nature and landforms
| Largest | Name |
|---|---|
| Island | Bhola |
| Haor | Hakaluki Haor, Moulvibazar |
| Beel | Chalan Beel (Pabna, Sirajganj and Natore) |
| Forest (single block) | The Sundarbans |
| Delta (as printed in Khandokar) | The Sundarbans |
| Seaport | Chattogram |
Memory trick: Rangamati is the largest district by area, while Narayanganj is the smallest. Learn the two ends together.
Check yourself
Which is Bangladesh's largest village and in which district?
At a glance
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Largest district Rangamati; largest city Dhaka; largest division by area Chattogram, by population Dhaka.
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Largest thana by area Shyamnagar (Satkhira), by population Gazipur Sadar.
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Largest village Baniachong (Habiganj); largest island Bhola.
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Largest haor Hakaluki (Moulvibazar); largest beel Chalan Beel.
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Largest forest the Sundarbans; largest seaport Chattogram.