Cumilla District
কুমিল্লা
Cumilla is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Chattogram division. It covers 3,085.2 km² and is home to roughly 6,212,216 people. It is best known for mainamati Buddhist ruins, rasmalai.
History of Cumilla
Site of the ancient Samatata kingdom and the Mainamati Buddhist monastic ruins dating to the 7th-8th centuries. A British cantonment was established here in the 19th century, and the district saw major battles during the 1971 Liberation War.
Sunrise and sunset in Cumilla today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Cumilla
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Mainamati Buddhist ruins, rasmalai
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Home to Bangladesh's pioneering rural cooperative movement (the "Comilla Model"), khadi cotton weaving, and food processing.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Famous nationwide for rasmalai sweets and khadi cloth, with a strong tradition of rural cooperative enterprise.
Other districts in Chattogram
Frequently asked questions about Cumilla
Which division is Cumilla in?
Cumilla district belongs to Chattogram division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Cumilla?
Cumilla has a population of roughly 6,212,216, across an area of 3,085.2 square kilometres.
What is Cumilla famous for?
Mainamati Buddhist ruins, rasmalai
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cumilla?
The sun rises at 05:53 and sets at 17:29 today in Cumilla, giving 11:37 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Cumilla?
Home to Bangladesh's pioneering rural cooperative movement (the "Comilla Model"), khadi cotton weaving, and food processing.