Chattogram

Chattogram is the core district of Bangladesh's main port region and the country's commercial gateway. It covers 5,282.92 km² and had a population of 9,169,464 in the 2022 census. Chattogram city, the district headquarters, is one of South Asia's busiest port-linked urban centers.

Chattogram is one of the oldest and most historically significant districts in Bangladesh. Established in 1666 in its modern administrative tradition, it developed through maritime trade, Mughal conquest, colonial port expansion, and industrial growth.

Location: Southeastern Bangladesh on the Bay of Bengal. Hills, coast, estuaries, and port landscapes define the district. Key rivers include the Karnaphuli, Halda, and Sangu-adjacent systems.

District established: 1666

Headquarters: Chattogram

Subdivisions: 15 upazilas

Current upazilas in this database are linked separately through the upazilas table.

Population (2022): 9,169,464. Chattogram is one of the most urbanized and economically dynamic districts in Bangladesh, with a strong urban-industrial population and Chittagonian linguistic identity.

Chattogram is one of Bangladesh's strongest education centers, with the University of Chittagong, CUET, medical institutions, maritime education, and major district colleges shaping its academic profile.

Economy and culture: port logistics, shipping, industry, trade, fisheries, tourism, and Chittagonian language culture drive the district. The port, industrial belts, and religious-heritage sites are central to district identity.