Fun facts about Gazipur
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Gazipur City Corporation was formed in 2013 by merging several municipalities and rural areas.
Gazipur
Bangladesh
Gazipur 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 is also part of Greater Dhaka.
From the “Administration” section
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As of 2022, Gazipur City Corporation had a population of 2,677,715.
Gazipur
Bangladesh
Gazipur 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 is also part of Greater Dhaka.
From the “Demographics” section
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The literacy rate in Gazipur was 83.57% for those 7 years and older as of 2022.
Gazipur
Bangladesh
Gazipur 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 is also part of Greater Dhaka.
From the “Demographics” section
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Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College is the only public medical college in Gazipur city.
Gazipur
Bangladesh
Gazipur 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 is also part of Greater Dhaka.
From the “Health” section
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Air pollution levels in Gazipur are extremely unhealthy, with PM2.5 levels estimated to reduce life expectancy by 8.8 years.
Gazipur
Bangladesh
Gazipur 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 is also part of Greater Dhaka.
From the “Health” section
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