Gazipur District
গাজীপুর
Gazipur is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Dhaka division. It covers 1,806.4 km² and is home to roughly 5,263,474 people. It is best known for bhawal National Park, garment industry hub.
History of Gazipur
The area grew around the Bhawal zamindari estate under British rule, whose disputed succession became the famous "Bhawal Sannyasi" court case of the 1930s. After 1971 it developed rapidly into Dhaka's main industrial satellite town.
Sunrise and sunset in Gazipur today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Gazipur
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Bhawal National Park, garment industry hub
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Bangladesh's largest concentration of garment and textile factories, plus pharmaceutical plants and industrial estates around Konabari and Tongi.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Rural fairs and Bhawal folk tales linger around Sreepur and Kaliakoir alongside a fast-growing factory-town culture.
Places to visit in Gazipur
Other districts in Dhaka
Frequently asked questions about Gazipur
Which division is Gazipur in?
Gazipur district belongs to Dhaka division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Gazipur?
Gazipur has a population of roughly 5,263,474, across an area of 1,806.4 square kilometres.
What is Gazipur famous for?
Bhawal National Park, garment industry hub
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gazipur?
The sun rises at 05:56 and sets at 17:32 today in Gazipur, giving 11:36 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Gazipur?
Bangladesh's largest concentration of garment and textile factories, plus pharmaceutical plants and industrial estates around Konabari and Tongi.