Kushtia

Kushtia is a culturally important district of Khulna Division known for Lalon heritage, river landscapes, agriculture, and regional commerce. Kushtia town is the district headquarters and one of the most prominent urban centers in western Bangladesh.

Kushtia has a rich history linked with the Gorai-Padma river system, trade, education, and the legacy of Lalon Shah. It grew as an important cultural and commercial center in the western region.

Location: western Bangladesh along fertile riverine plainland influenced by the Gorai and adjoining river systems. Floodplains, farmland, and transport routes are key features.

Headquarters: Kushtia

Subdivisions: 6 upazilas

Current upazilas in this database are linked separately through the upazilas table.

Kushtia is predominantly Bengali-speaking and majority Muslim, with Hindu and other minority communities contributing to its plural cultural life. Population is distributed across towns, villages, and river-linked settlements.

The district has a strong education tradition with schools, colleges, universities, and cultural institutions that serve the wider western region.

Economy and culture: agriculture, trade, higher education, cultural tourism, and handicraft traditions shape Kushtia. Lalon music and shrine-centered heritage are especially significant.