Bagerhat | |
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Coordinates: 22°39′11″N 89°47′31″E / 22.653°N 89.792°E | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Division | Khulna |
District | Bagerhat |
Upazila | Bagerhat Sadar |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–Council |
• Body | Bagerhat Municipality |
• Mayor | Khan Habibur Rahman |
Area | |
• Total | 15.90 km2 (6.14 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 49,073 |
• Density | 3,100/km2 (8,000/sq mi) |
• Religions | Islam • Hinduism |
Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time) |
National Dialing Code | +880 |
Bagerhat is a city in southern Bangladesh and the headquarters of Bagerhat District. Located on the banks of the Bhairab river, Bagerhat has a population of 50,000. It is located near the old city of Khalifatabad, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.