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Kishoreganj, previously a sub-district under the Mymensingh District, became a district under the Dhaka Division in 1984. It is the second-largest district under the Dhaka Division. So let’s take a look at the Kishoreganj area guide.

Kishoreganj has a land area of around 2,689 sq./km, which was taken from the Mymensingh District. According to the 2022 Census, the district's population is about 3,267,626, with a density of 1200 people per square kilometer.

It is filled with not just the natural beauties of greenery and haors and rivers but also historical lands and heritages to fill your eyes with. So it is no wonder that Kishoreganj City and the District are a land of attraction to many people.

Some of such notable locations are Austagram haor, Kutub Shah Mosque, Isha Khan's Jangalbari Fort, Chandrabati Temple, Egarosindur Fort, Gangatia Jomidar Bari, etc. Moreover, the Sholakia Eidgah field holds the largest Eid Jamat or congregation in Bangladesh. There are also many other tourist attractions in this district.

The haors of this district contribute largely to its economy as the fish from this area goes all over the country. Other than that, vegetables, paddy, jute, and poultry farms also play a significant role in Kishoreganj's economy.

The literacy rate of the district is 72.54% (age 7 or above), and it has many educational institutions. Some of the well-known schools here are Azim Uddin High School, Kishoreganj Model Girls' High School, Kishoreganj Model Boys’ High School, Syed Habibul Huq High School, etc.

Other notable institutions are Kishoreganj Polytechnic Institute, Kishoreganj Govt. Mohila College, Katiadi Government College, Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College, Gurudayal Govt. College, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman University, etc.

From medical, social, and financial institutions to supermarkets, bazar areas, parks, cinema halls, and necessary public locations, the Kishoreganj district offers pretty much everything necessary. Whether one travels by bus or train, Kishoreganj offers a good communication facility not just on inter-district routes but also with other districts.