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Administrative Divisions of Bangladesh: 8 Divisions

Bangladesh Has 8 Divisions (Not Provinces)

Bangladesh is a unitary state divided into 8 administrative divisions (bibhag), each named after its headquarters city:

  1. Barishal (Barisal)
  2. Chattogram (Chittagong)
  3. Dhaka
  4. Khulna
  5. Mymensingh
  6. Rajshahi
  7. Rangpur
  8. Sylhet

Divisions are subdivided into 64 districts (zila), then upazilas (sub-districts). The term "province" is not used in Bangladesh's current administrative structure.

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