Bagerhat
Bagerhat is a city in southern Bangladesh and the headquarters of Bagerhat District. Located on the banks of the Bhairab river, Bagerhat has a population of 50,000. It is located near the old city of Khalifatabad, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bagerhat | |
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Shaheed Minar, Bagerhat | |
Bagerhat location of Bagerhat in Bangladesh Bagerhat Bagerhat (Bangladesh) | |
| Coordinates: 22.653°N 89.792°E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Khulna |
| District | Bagerhat |
| Upazila | Bagerhat Sadar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Bagerhat Municipality |
| • Mayor | Khan Habibur Rahman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.53 km2 (2.91 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 49,073 |
| • Density | 6,500/km2 (17,000/sq mi) |
| • Religions | Islam • Hinduism |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time) |
| National Dialing Code | +880 |
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