Rajshahi (Rājshāhi), Rajshahi Division

Rajshahi: Located in western Bangladesh on the Padma River, this major city is a significant administrative, educational, and commercial center.

About

Quick Facts about Rājshāhi

Population 448,087
Country Bangladesh
State Rajshahi Division (Bangladesh)
Postal code 6100, 6000
Phone Area Codes 0721
Area 96680000 km2
Official name রাজশাহী
Latitude & Longitude 24.3667,88.6000
Altitude 59 feet / 18 meters
Capital city Rājshāhi is capital of Rajshahi Division, Rajshahi District
Establishment January 01, 1700 (326 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+06:00
Local time 04:49:07 (20th April 2026)

Geography

Rājshāhi is located at 24°22'0"N 88°36'0"E (24.3666667, 88.6).

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Official website of Rājshāhi

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2008 775,495 - register office
2011 448,087 -73.07% register office
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