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Comilla is a metropolitan city in south-eastern Bangladesh. It is one of the largest cities in Bangladesh. It is a city beside Dhaka-Chittagong Highway. It is the center of the Comilla District and part of the Chittagong Division. It is one of the oldest cities in Bangladesh.

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Coordinates: 23°27′N 91°12′E / 23.450°N 91.200°E / 23.450; 91.200Coordinates: 23°27′N 91°12′E / 23.450°N 91.200°E / 23.450; 91.200
CountryBangladesh
RegionChittagong Division
DistrictComilla District
Government
 • Mayor-CouncilMonirul Haque Sakku[1]
Area
 • Total153 km2 (59 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total1,713,000
 • Density16,500/km2 (43,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)

The Eastern Wing of Bangladesh Highway Police is in Comilla. The Gomti River and Little Feni River pass through the city. The Tropic of Cancer crosses Comilla city on the south side.

The Comilla Victorians are a professional cricket team.[2] They play in the Bangladesh Premier League.

Cumilla Media

References

  1. Foyez, Ahammad. BNP's Monirul Haque Sakku wins (Mar 31, 2017)New Age Bangladesh. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  2. Comilla VictoriansHome page. Retrieved 13 June 2017.