Driest Cities in Bangladesh

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Bangladesh

1 Nawābganj 83 53.2"

2 Mohammadpur 83 57.8"

3 Rajshahi 83 58.0"

4 Samonta Bazar 82 59.9"

5 Pār Naogaon 83 60.8"

6 Kushtia 82 61.5"

7 Natore 83 62.0"

8 Puthia 83 62.0"

9 Kālīganj 82 62.1"

10 Bherāmāra 82 62.3"

11 Pābna 83 62.7"

12 Ishwardi 83 62.8"

13 Bera 83 64.3"

14 Shāhzādpur 83 64.5"

15 Jhingergācha 82 65.0"

16 Jessore 82 65.9"

17 Sātkhira 82 67.3"

18 Sirajganj 83 67.8"

19 Kesabpur 82 68.0"

20 Dinajpur 87 68.2"

21 Joypur Hāt 83 69.6"

22 Bhātpāra Abhaynagar 82 69.8"

23 Narail 82 69.8"

24 Dhaka 81 69.9"

25 Tangail 81 70.6"

26 Nāgarpur 81 71.2"

27 Kālia 82 72.7"

28 Bogra 83 72.8"

29 Khulna 82 72.8"

30 Phultala 82 72.8"

31 Shibganj 83 73.0"

32 Sarishābāri H 73.2"

33 Mirzāpur 81 75.2"

34 Farīdpur 81 75.8"

35 Mānikganj 81 76.7"

36 Bhanga 81 76.8"

37 Parbatipur 87 77.1"

38 Chattogram 84 77.7"

39 Singair 81 78.2"

40 Pīrgaaj 87 78.3"

41 Bagerhat 82 78.4"

42 Dohār 81 79.1"

43 Sakhipur 81 79.3"

44 Tungipara 81 79.3"

45 Jamālpur H 79.3"

46 Gopālganj 81 80.3"

47 Savar 81 80.6"

48 Muktāgācha H 82.1"

49 Char Bhadrāsan 81 82.2"

50 Madaripur 81 82.2"

51 Pirojpur 85 82.6"

52 Saidpur 87 82.9"

53 Gaurnadi 85 83.4"

54 Pālang 81 83.4"

55 Gazipur 81 83.5"

56 Tungi 81 83.5"

57 Chāndpur 84 83.7"

58 Singārbīl 84 84.1"

59 Azimpur 81 84.5"

60 Bhatara 81 84.5"

61 Dhanmondi 81 84.5"

62 Dukuria 81 84.5"

63 Green Model Town 81 84.5"

64 Kafrul 81 84.5"

65 Mātuail 81 84.5"

66 Mirpur Model Thana 81 84.5"

67 Motijheel 81 84.5"

68 Nawāb Char 81 84.5"

69 Pallabi 81 84.5"

70 Paltan 81 84.5"

71 Ramna Maidan 81 84.5"

72 Shāhbāzpur Town 84 85.5"

73 Mymensingh H 85.9"

74 Thākurgaon 87 86.1"

75 Sherpur H 86.2"

76 Brāhmanbāria 84 86.2"

77 Gafargaon H 86.4"

78 Sarankhola 82 86.4"

79 Narayanganj 81 86.7"

80 Sonārgaon 81 86.7"

81 Barishal 85 87.0"

82 Morrelgonj 82 87.0"

83 Narsingdi 81 87.4"

84 Badarganj 87 87.4"

85 Nabīnagar 84 87.5"

86 Ashuganj City 84 87.6"

87 Nagar Naluākot 81 87.7"

88 Comilla 84 87.9"

89 Bhairab Bāzār 81 88.3"

90 Bājitpur 81 90.0"

91 Nālchiti 85 90.1"

92 Kishorganj 81 90.3"

93 Mathba 85 91.9"

94 Nachnapāra 82 91.9"

95 Bhola 85 92.0"

96 Mehendiganj 85 92.0"

97 Srimangal 86 92.1"

98 Rangpur 87 92.1"

99 Bhāndāria 85 92.3"

100 Charāmaddi 85 93.4"

The driest cities in Bangladesh receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Nawābganj receives just 53.2 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Nawābganj gets just 53.2" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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