Moulvibazar District
মৌলভীবাজার
Moulvibazar is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Sylhet division. It covers 2,799.4 km² and is home to roughly 2,100,000 people. It is best known for sreemangal - tea capital, Lawachara rainforest, Madhabkunda.
History of Moulvibazar
Sreemangal emerged as the centre of Bangladesh's tea industry under British planters in the 19th century, and the district's forests once formed part of the historic Kachar-Sylhet frontier.
Sunrise and sunset in Moulvibazar today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Moulvibazar
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Sreemangal - tea capital, Lawachara rainforest, Madhabkunda
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Tea plantations dominate the economy, alongside pineapple and lemon horticulture.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Birthplace of the seven-layer tea (sat rong cha); Manipuri and Khasi communities maintain distinct weaving and dance traditions.
Places to visit in Moulvibazar
Sreemangal Tea Gardens
Tea capital of Bangladesh - endless green terraces, the seven-layer tea and Lawachara rainforest.
Best: Oct – MarMadhabkunda Waterfall
The tallest waterfall in the Sylhet region, crashing through the Patharia hills into a natural pool below.
Best: Jun – SepLawachara National Park
A pocket of tropical rainforest inside the tea belt - home to Bangladesh’s only wild population of hoolock gibbons.
Best: Oct – MarOther districts in Sylhet
Frequently asked questions about Moulvibazar
Which division is Moulvibazar in?
Moulvibazar district belongs to Sylhet division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Moulvibazar?
Moulvibazar has a population of roughly 2,100,000, across an area of 2,799.4 square kilometres.
What is Moulvibazar famous for?
Sreemangal - tea capital, Lawachara rainforest, Madhabkunda
What time is sunrise and sunset in Moulvibazar?
The sun rises at 05:51 and sets at 17:26 today in Moulvibazar, giving 11:35 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Moulvibazar?
Tea plantations dominate the economy, alongside pineapple and lemon horticulture.