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Jamalpur District, Administrative district in Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh.

Jamalpur District spans across 2,115 square kilometers between coordinates 24°34' North and 89°40' East, bordering India's Meghalaya state.

The district, established in 1978, derives its name from Shah Jamal, a Yemeni Sufi saint, and was previously known as Singhjani.

Local communities participate in traditional activities such as bullfighting, horse racing, and boat races on the Jamuna River during monsoon season.

The district maintains seven administrative subdivisions, 68 union councils, and 1,532 villages, serving a population of approximately 2.5 million residents.

The region exports distinctive embroidered quilts called nakshi kantha, along with agricultural products including jute, tobacco, and mustard seeds.

Location: Mymensingh Division

Capital city: Jamalpur

Shares border with: Kurigram District, Gaibandha District, Bogura District, Sirajganj District, Tangail District, Mymensingh District, Sherpur District

Website: http://jamalpur.gov.bd

GPS coordinates: 24.92000,89.96000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49

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