Chuadanga District
চুয়াডাঙ্গা
Chuadanga is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Khulna division. It covers 1,174.1 km² and is home to roughly 1,300,000 people. It is best known for hottest district, first capital of Mujibnagar era.
History of Chuadanga
Briefly served as the first administrative seat of the provisional Mujibnagar Government of Bangladesh in April 1971, before it relocated to nearby Meherpur.
Sunrise and sunset in Chuadanga today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Chuadanga
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Hottest district, first capital of Mujibnagar era
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Tobacco and jute cultivation, with cross-border trade near the Darshana rail link to India.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Known colloquially as Bangladesh's hottest district, with local folk traditions tied to the Mathabhanga river.
Other districts in Khulna
Frequently asked questions about Chuadanga
Which division is Chuadanga in?
Chuadanga district belongs to Khulna division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Chuadanga?
Chuadanga has a population of roughly 1,300,000, across an area of 1,174.1 square kilometres.
What is Chuadanga famous for?
Hottest district, first capital of Mujibnagar era
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chuadanga?
The sun rises at 06:02 and sets at 17:38 today in Chuadanga, giving 11:36 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Chuadanga?
Tobacco and jute cultivation, with cross-border trade near the Darshana rail link to India.