Kurigram District
কুড়িগ্রাম
Kurigram is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Rangpur division. It covers 2,245.0 km² and is home to roughly 2,200,000 people. It is best known for chilmari port, river chars, Dharla river.
History of Kurigram
One of the most flood- and erosion-prone districts, sitting at the confluence of the Brahmaputra, Dharla and Teesta rivers, historically among the poorest districts due to seasonal monga hunger.
Sunrise and sunset in Kurigram today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Kurigram
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Chilmari port, river chars, Dharla river
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Char-land agriculture, river trade through Chilmari port, and tobacco cultivation.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Riverine char communities maintain distinct folk traditions adapted to seasonal flooding.
Other districts in Rangpur
Frequently asked questions about Kurigram
Which division is Kurigram in?
Kurigram district belongs to Rangpur division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Kurigram?
Kurigram has a population of roughly 2,200,000, across an area of 2,245.0 square kilometres.
What is Kurigram famous for?
Chilmari port, river chars, Dharla river
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kurigram?
The sun rises at 06:01 and sets at 17:34 today in Kurigram, giving 11:33 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Kurigram?
Char-land agriculture, river trade through Chilmari port, and tobacco cultivation.