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Bangladesh

Jashore District

Administrative territorial entity Districts of Bangladesh

Jashore District, Administrative district in Khulna Division, Bangladesh

Description

Jashore is an administrative territory in southwestern Bangladesh, marked by rivers such as the Bhairab, Chitra, and Harihar that shape the landscape. The area borders India to the west and covers land divided by numerous waterways.

History

During Mughal times, the area belonged to sarkar Khalifatabad and gained importance as the seat of a local ruler. On December 8, 1971, it became the first territory in the country to free itself from Pakistani control.

Culture

Religious diversity shapes the district's identity, with Muslims representing 87 percent of the population and Hindus constituting 11 percent of local communities.

Practical

Several road connections lead from here to Khulna and to the Benapole border crossing with India. An airport in the area offers domestic flights to other parts of the country.

Did you know?

Jashore District earned recognition as the first territory in Bangladesh to gain independence from Pakistani forces on December 8, 1971.

Location

Khulna Division

Capital city

Jashore

Elevation above the sea

7 m

Shares border with

Jhenaidah District, Magura District, Narail District, Khulna District, Satkhira District

Website

http://jessore.gov.bd

GPS coordinates

23.17000,89.20000

Latest update

December 14, 2025 17:31

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