WorldAugust 4, 2026
upazilas
oo-puh-ZEE-luhz
Definition
Administrative geographic subdivisions in Bangladesh, serving as sub-districts under the jurisdiction of a district.
Etymology
Derived from the Bengali word 'upazila', created by combining the prefix 'upa-' (meaning secondary or sub-) with 'zila' (district), the latter being of Persian origin.
In the news
The article mentions that the Prime Minister plans to visit three flood-hit upazilas in Chattogram to assess the impact of recent flooding. These areas serve as key local administrative units for disaster response.
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Read the full article ↗Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)