Sunamganj (, is a
town
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The criteria for distinguishing a town vary globally, often depending on factors such as population size, economic character, administrative stat ...
in the
Sylhet Division
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of northeastern
Bangladesh
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. It is the administrative headquarters and largest town of
Sunamganj District. It is located on the banks of the
Surma River, approximately west-northwest of
Sylhet
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, the divisional headquarters.
Municipality
The municipality was formed in 1960.
Nader Bakht was elected to a second consecutive term as mayor of Sunamganj in January 2021, as an
Awami League
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candidate. Days later, a warrant was issued for his arrest on allegations that in 2019 he supplied fake birth certificates to
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. He obtained bail on 21 January.
Demographics
According to the
2022 Bangladesh census, Sunamganj city had a population of 74,570 and a literacy rate of 81.33%.
According to the
2011 Bangladesh census, Sunamganj city had 11,926 households and a population of 65,332. 14,408 (22.05%) were under 10 years of age. Sunamganj had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 60.46%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1000 males.
See also
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Sunamganj District
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Chhatak Upazila
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Derai Upazila
References
External links
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Populated places in Sunamganj District
Cities in Bangladesh
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