Largest Cities in Bangladesh

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Bangladesh Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Largest Cities - Bangladesh

1 Dhaka 81 16,800,000
2 Chattogram 84 3,230,507
3 Gazipur 81 3,023,516
4 Narayanganj 81 967,951
5 Khulna 82 928,891
6 Pābna 83 711,588
7 Jamālpur H 668,243
8 Bibir Hat 84 642,089
9 Shāhzādpur 83 601,633
10 Pallabi 81 597,574
11 Mirpur Model Thana 81 546,503
12 Bogra 83 540,000
13 Nilphamari 87 523,966
14 Hāthazāri 84 498,179
15 Bāndarban 84 495,272
16 Sylhet 86 479,837
17 Sirajganj 83 450,000
18 Rajshahi 83 449,756
19 Magura 82 426,396
20 Savar 81 384,105
21 Shibganj 83 378,701
22 Natore 83 369,138
23 Mānikganj 81 363,829
24 Srimangal 86 361,801
25 East Hetālia 82 354,816
26 Patuakhali 85 354,816
27 Tungi 81 350,000
28 Kafrul 81 339,734
29 Barishal 85 328,278
30 Sayani 81 328,125
31 Khanbaniara 81 328,125
32 Ramnagar 81 328,125
33 Singair 81 328,125
34 Paotana Hat 87 326,622
35 Bhatara 81 324,300
36 Nāgarpur 81 319,296
37 Nagar Naluākot 81 298,609
38 Comilla 84 296,010
39 Rangpur 87 294,265
40 Bhanga 81 293,857
41 Mathba 85 277,627
42 Mohammadpur 83 270,452
43 Brāhmanbāria 84 268,279
44 Bagerhat 82 266,388
45 Burhānuddin 85 265,437
46 Mymensingh H 258,040
47 Gopālganj 81 245,316
48 Feni 84 234,350
49 Kushtia 82 221,804
50 Tangail 81 212,887
51 Dinajpur 87 212,275
52 Ashuganj City 84 210,356
53 Jessore 82 209,330
54 Chāndpur 84 203,000
55 Motijheel 81 202,308
56 Saidpur 87 199,422
57 Cox’s Bāzār 84 196,374
58 Pār Naogaon 83 192,464
59 Paltan 81 184,492
60 Narsingdi 81 180,699
61 Singārbīl 84 168,472
62 Puthia 83 159,406
63 Karnaphuli 84 146,601
64 Rangamati 84 146,601
65 Ramna Maidan 81 143,677
66 Nawābganj 83 142,361
67 Sātkhira 82 138,411
68 Maijdi 84 132,185
69 Sonārgaon 81 130,000
70 Tungipara 81 114,482
71 Farīdpur 81 112,187
72 Sherpur H 107,419
73 Bhairab Bāzār 81 105,457
74 Kishorganj 81 103,798
75 Bhola 85 99,079
76 Azimpur 81 96,641
77 Habiganj 86 88,760
78 Madaripur 81 84,789
79 Lākshām 84 82,290
80 Ishwardi 83 81,995
81 Sarishābāri H 81,325
82 Gaibandha 87 79,237
83 Netrakona H 79,016
84 Sunāmganj 86 74,570
85 Joypur Hāt 83 73,068
86 Thākurgaon 87 71,096
87 Pālang 81 67,652
88 Rāipur 84 64,652
89 Lakshmīpur 84 61,703
90 Lalmonirhat 87 60,322
91 Pirojpur 85 60,056
92 Khagrachhari 84 58,875
93 Maulavi Bāzār 86 57,441
94 Panchagarh 87 57,010
95 Rāmganj 84 55,241
96 Narail 82 55,112
97 Dhanmondi 81 54,210
98 Sandwīp 84 52,152
99 Sātkania 84 52,005
100 Patiya 84 51,360

The largest cities in Bangladesh represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Dhaka leads with a population of 16,800,000, followed by Chattogram and Gazipur. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 81 dominates the top 10 with 4 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Dhaka's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
  • 2. 81 has 4 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 212,887 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 24,950,865.

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