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Gazipur

Gazipur
গাজীপুর
Joydebpur
Motto(s): 
"Green, Glorious, Growing Gazipur"
Gazipur is located in Dhaka division
Gazipur
Gazipur
Location in Dhaka Division
Gazipur is located in Bangladesh
Gazipur
Gazipur
Location in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 23°59′20″N 90°22′30″E / 23.98889°N 90.37500°E / 23.98889; 90.37500
CountryBangladesh
DivisionDhaka Division
DistrictGazipur District
Municipality1984
Metropolitan city13 January 2013
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • BodyGazipur City Corporation
 • AdministratorMd. Sabirul Islam
 • City Council57 constituencies
 • Parliament5 constituencies
Area
 • Metro
329.23 km2 (127.12 sq mi)
Elevation
34 m (112 ft)
Population
 • Metropolis
2,677,715
 • Density8,117/km2 (21,020/sq mi)
 • City rank
3rd in Bangladesh
 • Metro rank
3rd in Bangladesh
Languages
 • OfficialBengali • English
Time zoneUTC+6 (Bangladesh Time)
UN/LOCODEBD GAZ
Calling Code0681
PoliceGazipur Metropolitan Police
Metropolitan Planning AuthorityGazipur Development Authority
Websitegcc.gov.bd

Gazipur (Bengali: গাজীপুর) is a city in central Bangladesh. Located in Gazipur District in Dhaka Division, it is a major industrial city 25 km (16 mi) north of Dhaka. It is a hub for the textile industry in Bangladesh, with 75% of all garment industries situated there. It also part of Greater Dhaka City.

Since 2013, Gazipur has been governed by the Gazipur City Corporation, making it one of eleven cities of Bangladesh that are administered by a city corporation.


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