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Shariatpur District, Administrative district in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.

Shariatpur District spans 1,174 square kilometers across central Bangladesh, bordered by four districts and intersected by the Padma and Meghna rivers.

The district was established in 1984 and named after Haji Shariatullah, who led the Faraizi Movement during the British colonial period in Bangladesh.

The population of 1.2 million inhabitants maintains traditional celebrations through folk festivals, boat races, and local performances throughout the six upazilas.

The district contains 772 primary schools, 102 secondary schools, and 16 colleges, with an overall literacy rate of 72.9 percent among residents.

Many residents from Shariatpur District have created substantial communities in Italy, establishing strong migration connections between these two regions.

Location: Dhaka Division

Capital city: Shariatpur

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Shares border with: Munshiganj District, Chandpur District, Barishal District, Madaripur District

Website: http://shariatpur.gov.bd

GPS coordinates: 23.25000,90.36667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49

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