Gazipur (Bengali: গাজীপুর) is a city in central Bangladesh. It is located in the Gazipur District. It is a major industrial city at 25 KM north of the capital city of Dhaka. It is a hub for Garments Industry of Bangladesh.
Gazipur
গাজীপুরCityFrom top: Bangabandhu Safari Park,
Islamic University of Technology, Heritage City Park,
Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute ,
Bangladesh Open University, Bangabandhu Agricultural UniversityGazipurLocation in Dhaka DivisionShow map of Dhaka divisionShow map of BangladeshShow allCoordinates: 23°59′20″N 90°22′30″ECountryBangladeshDivisionDhaka DivisionDistrictGazipur DistrictMunicipality1984City Corporation13 January 2013Government • TypeMayor–Council • BodyGazipur City Corporation • City MayorJahangir AlamArea • Total49.32 km2 (19.04 sq mi)Elevation34 m (112 ft)Population (2011 (est)) • Total1,199,215Time zoneUTC+6 (Bangladesh Time)National Calling Code+880Calling Code0681
Demographics
AdministrationEdit
Gazipur consists of 9 wards including Uttar Chayabithi and 31 mahallas with an area of 49.32 km². The fast-growing town has a population more than 1 million and density more than 24,000 per km²; male 52.52%, female 47.48%.[2]
AssociationEdit
ওয়েলফশন মানবকল্যাণ সংঘ[3] (EN- Welftion Human Welfare Association)
Notable peopleEdit
Tajuddin Ahmed – the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Meghnad Saha – scientist
See also
References
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