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Habiganj
Habiganj District, formerly known as Habibganj District, is a district in Bangladesh, located in the Sylhet Division. Habiganj is an administrative district in the Sylhet Division of northeastern Bangladesh. Based on the number of upazilas, it is classified as a "Category A" district. Situated on the banks of the Khowai River, Habiganj was upgraded to a district on March 1, 1984; prior to that, it had been a subdivision of the Sylhet district since 1878. Baniyachong, the world's largest village, is located in this district. This village is also home to Kamlaranir Sagardighi, the second-largest water body in Bangladesh.
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- Population: 88,760.
- Known for: kamlaranir Sagardighi, second-largest water body in Bangladesh.
- Area: 651516 sq km.
- Timezone: Asia/Dhaka.