Brahmanbaria District
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Brahmanbaria ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া |
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| District | |
| Nickname(s): B-Baria | |
| Motto: "We shall rule Bengal" | |
 Location of Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh |
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| Coordinates: 23°59′N 91°07′E / 23.983°N 91.117°ECoordinates: 23°59′N 91°07′E / 23.983°N 91.117°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh
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| Division | Chittagong Division |
| Capital | Brahmanbaria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,927.11 km2 (744.06 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 2,840,498 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Bibarian |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Postal code | 3400 |
| Website | www |
Brahmanbaria (Bengali: ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া Brammonbaŗia) is a district in east-central Bangladesh.
Brahmanbaria District, which was included in Comilla district (formerly Tipura district) was established in 1984. The district has 4 municipalities, 39 wards, 97 mahallas, 9 upazilas, 98 union parishads, 1081 mouzas and 1329 villages.
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Brahmanbaria District had 538,937 households and a population of 2,840,498.
All the High schools and colleges of Brahmanbaria District operate under the Comilla Education Board. Brahmanbaria District has 6 colleges, one Engineering Institute and one Medical college.
Brahmanbaria district is divided into nine Subdivisions (previously known as Thanas or only one Towns) as below:
There are six Jatiyo Shangshad constituencies in Brahmanbaria district. These constituencies and the current Members of Parliament are:
Brahmanbaria is one of the fastest growing districts in the country. The capital city of Brahmanbaria District is booming by new population of the southern Bangladesh. This city has the largest railway junction in the country which is Akhaura.
Brahmanbaria District is mostly farmland. But within the district many cities can be found. The capital and largest city is Brahmanbaria. Akhaura and Ashuganj ranks also in top three. Prime minister of Bangladesh gave permission to use Ashuganj Port. In addition, Akhaura Station will be connected to Agartala.
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