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Rangpur, Administrative center in northern Bangladesh.

The metropolitan city sits at 34 meters elevation on the banks of Ghaghot River, covering 205 square kilometers of land near the Teesta River.

The city became a District Seat on December 16, 1769, and the British authorities established it as a municipality on May 1, 1869.

The Town Hall hosts numerous traditional events that reflect the diversity of the population, which includes Muslim and Hindu communities.

Transportation links include National Highway 5, Rangpur Railway Station, and nearby Saidpur Airport, connecting the city to major districts.

The fertile soil of Rangpur makes it a primary producer of tobacco, which supplies manufacturing facilities throughout Bangladesh.

Location: Rangpur District

Inception: December 16, 1769

Elevation above the sea: 34 m

GPS coordinates: 25.75698,89.24146

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55

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