Jashore District
যশোর
Jashore is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Khulna division. It covers 2,606.9 km² and is home to roughly 3,000,000 people. It is best known for first liberated district, flower village Godkhali.
History of Jashore
The first district liberated during the 1971 Liberation War, on 6 December 1971. It is home to Bangladesh's first cantonment, established in 1783 under the British.
Sunrise and sunset in Jashore today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Jashore
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
First liberated district, flower village Godkhali
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Bangladesh's flower-cultivation hub centred on Godkhali and Panisara, supplying seed and cut flowers nationwide.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Known as the flower capital of Bangladesh, with major annual flower festivals at Jhikargacha.
Other districts in Khulna
Frequently asked questions about Jashore
Which division is Jashore in?
Jashore district belongs to Khulna division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Jashore?
Jashore has a population of roughly 3,000,000, across an area of 2,606.9 square kilometres.
What is Jashore famous for?
First liberated district, flower village Godkhali
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jashore?
The sun rises at 06:00 and sets at 17:37 today in Jashore, giving 11:37 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Jashore?
Bangladesh's flower-cultivation hub centred on Godkhali and Panisara, supplying seed and cut flowers nationwide.