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Kushtia
Sign in to saveKushtia ( is a city located on the banks of the Gorai River in Bangladesh. It serves as the headquarters of Kushtia District and is considered the cultural capital of Bangladesh. The city is known for its Tiler Khaja (sesame sweets), kulfi malai, and the Mausoleum of Lalon Shah. Kushtia is home to numerous medium and heavy industries that play a vital role in the national economy. The area of Kushtia Municipality is . According to the 2022 Bangladeshi census, the population of Kushtia Municipality is 221,804.
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Key facts
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- Kushtia
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- কুষ্টিয়া
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- City
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- Bangladesh Khulna division##Bangladesh
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- Location within Khulna Division##Location within Bangladesh
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- Division
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- District
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- Upazila
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- Khulna
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- Kushtia
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- city
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Located in
- Kushtia District
- Population
- +221804
- Capital of
- Kushtia Sadar Upazila
- Image
- Kushtia Municipal Building 3.jpg
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Kushtia ( is a city located on the banks of the Gorai River in Bangladesh. It serves as the headquarters of Kushtia District and is considered the cultural capital of Bangladesh. The city is known for its Tiler Khaja (sesame sweets), kulfi malai, and the Mausoleum of Lalon Shah. Kushtia is home to numerous medium and heavy industries that play a vital role in the national economy. The area of Kushtia Municipality is . According to the 2022 Bangladeshi census, the population of Kushtia Municipality is 221,804.
In 1864, the 'Kushtia Union Committee' was formed with 10 villages under the Kushtia subdivision. During this time, the town of Kushtia developed in the mouzas of Mojompur and Bahadurkhali. In 1869, the Kushtia Municipality was established. With the construction of the and railway station in 1871 various industries began to emerge in the town. Among them, Mohini Mill and Renwick Jajneswar & Co Limited are notable.