Netrokona District
নেত্রকোণা
Netrokona is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Mymensingh division. It covers 2,794.3 km² and is home to roughly 2,400,000 people. It is best known for birishiri china-clay hills, Somesshwari river.
History of Netrokona
Home to Garo and Hajong indigenous communities in its haor and hill-adjoining areas; the Birishiri china-clay hills reflect a distinct mining history dating to the mid-20th century.
Sunrise and sunset in Netrokona today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Netrokona
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Birishiri china-clay hills, Somesshwari river
Top attractions
Peaks in this district
- Garo Hills edge - 300 m
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Rice cultivation in haor basins, china-clay (kaolin) extraction near Birishiri, and fishing.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
The Garo Wangala harvest festival and Hajong community traditions are distinctive to the district.
Places to visit in Netrokona
Other districts in Mymensingh
Frequently asked questions about Netrokona
Which division is Netrokona in?
Netrokona district belongs to Mymensingh division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Netrokona?
Netrokona has a population of roughly 2,400,000, across an area of 2,794.3 square kilometres.
What is Netrokona famous for?
Birishiri china-clay hills, Somesshwari river
What time is sunrise and sunset in Netrokona?
The sun rises at 05:55 and sets at 17:30 today in Netrokona, giving 11:35 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Netrokona?
Rice cultivation in haor basins, china-clay (kaolin) extraction near Birishiri, and fishing.