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⚫ '''Meghna Division''' ({{langx|bn|মেঘনা বিভাগ}}; in reference to the ]), also known as '''Cumilla Division''' ({{langx|bn|কুমিল্লা বিভাগ}}), is a proposed ] within ] for the north-western parts of the existing ],<ref name=prothom-alo>{{cite news |script-title=bn: কুমিল্লা বিভাগ দ্রুত বাস্তবায়নের দাবি |trans-title=Cumilla Division demanded quick implementation |url=http://www.prothom-alo.com/bangladesh/article/453607/%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%97-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF |language=bn |newspaper=] |accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> comprising ], ], ], ], ], and ] Districts of ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://bangla.bdnews24.com/bangladesh/article1288479.bdnews |title=কুমিল্লা বিভাগের নাম হবে 'ময়নামতি' |first1=নিজস্ব |last1=প্রতিবেদক |first2=বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর |last2=ডটকম |website=bangla.bdnews24.com |language=bn}}</ref><ref name=news>{{cite web |script-title=bn:ময়মনসিংহ বিভাগ গঠনে কাজ শুরুর নির্দেশ প্রধানমন্ত্রীর |trans-title=Mymensingh Division worked on the instruction of the Prime Minister |url=http://www.prothom-alo.com/bangladesh/article/434839/ |language=bn |newspaper=] |accessdate=26 January 2015}}</ref><ref name=thedailystar.net>{{cite news |title=Mymensingh to become new division |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/mymensingh-to-become-division-61779 |newspaper=The Daily Star |date=26 January 2015 |accessdate=26 January 2015}}</ref><ref name=theindependentbd.com>{{cite news |title=3 new divisions to be formed |url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=245618:3-new-divisions-to-be-formed&catid=129:frontpage&Itemid=121 |newspaper=] |location=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215161101/http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=245618%3A3-new-divisions-to-be-formed&catid=129%3Afrontpage&Itemid=121 |archive-date=15 February 2015 |accessdate=15 February 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The headquarter of the division would be in ]. It covers the south-easternmost areas of the country, with a total area of {{convert|12,848.53|km2|abbr=on}}<ref name=Banglapedia>{{cite book |last=Miah |first=Sajahan |year=2012 |chapter=Chittagong Division |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Chittagong_Division |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=]}}</ref> and a population at the 2011 census of 16,708,000.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.observerbd.com/2015/10/30/118019.php |date=30 October 2015 |title=Noakhali Division Implementation Unity Committee |work=] |access-date=21 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:বিভাগ করার দাবিতে নোয়াখালী শহরে মানববন্ধন আজ |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%97-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8B%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%96%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A7%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%9C |work=] |date=11 March 2017 |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://samakal.com/bangladesh/article/211081755/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%98%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%93-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%A5%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A7%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%80 |date=21 October 2021 |script-title=bn:পদ্মা ও মেঘনা নামে নতুন বিভাগের কথা জানালেন প্রধানমন্ত্রী |language=bn |work=] |access-date=21 October 2021}}</ref>

⚫ '''Cumilla Division''' (]: কুমিল্লা বিভাগ) was a proposed ] within ] for the north-western parts of the existing ],<ref name=prothom-alo>{{cite news |script-title=bn: কুমিল্লা বিভাগ দ্রুত বাস্তবায়নের দাবি |trans-title=Cumilla Division demanded quick implementation |url=http://www.prothom-alo.com/bangladesh/article/453607/%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%97-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF |language=bn |newspaper=] |accessdate=16 February 2015}}</ref> comprising ], ], ], ], ], and ] Districts of ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://bangla.bdnews24.com/bangladesh/article1288479.bdnews |title=কুমিল্লা বিভাগের নাম হবে 'ময়নামতি' |first1=নিজস্ব |last1=প্রতিবেদক |first2=বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর |last2=ডটকম |website=bangla.bdnews24.com |language=bn}}</ref><ref name=news>{{cite web |script-title=bn:ময়মনসিংহ বিভাগ গঠনে কাজ শুরুর নির্দেশ প্রধানমন্ত্রীর |trans-title=Mymensingh Division worked on the instruction of the Prime Minister |url=http://www.prothom-alo.com/bangladesh/article/434839/ |language=bn |newspaper=] |accessdate=26 January 2015}}</ref><ref name=thedailystar.net>{{cite news |title=Mymensingh to become new division |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/mymensingh-to-become-division-61779 |newspaper=The Daily Star |date=26 January 2015 |accessdate=26 January 2015}}</ref><ref name=theindependentbd.com>{{cite news |title=3 new divisions to be formed |url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=245618:3-new-divisions-to-be-formed&catid=129:frontpage&Itemid=121 |newspaper=] |location=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215161101/http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=245618%3A3-new-divisions-to-be-formed&catid=129%3Afrontpage&Itemid=121 |archive-date=15 February 2015 |accessdate=15 February 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The headquarter of the division would be in ]. It covers the south-easternmost areas of the country, with a total area of {{convert|12,848.53|km2|abbr=on}}<ref name=Banglapedia>{{cite book |last=Miah |first=Sajahan |year=2012 |chapter=Chittagong Division |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Chittagong_Division |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=]}}</ref> and a population at the 2011 census of 16,708,000.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.observerbd.com/2015/10/30/118019.php |date=30 October 2015 |title=Noakhali Division Implementation Unity Committee |work=] |access-date=21 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:বিভাগ করার দাবিতে নোয়াখালী শহরে মানববন্ধন আজ |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%97-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8B%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%96%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A7%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%9C |work=] |date=11 March 2017 |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://samakal.com/bangladesh/article/211081755/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%98%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%93-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%A5%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A7%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%80 |date=21 October 2021 |script-title=bn:পদ্মা ও মেঘনা নামে নতুন বিভাগের কথা জানালেন প্রধানমন্ত্রী |language=bn |work=] |access-date=21 October 2021}}</ref>


==Terminology and naming dispute== ==Terminology and naming dispute==
Various terms are used to describe the different (and sometimes overlapping) geographical and political areas of the proposed Meghna division. In brief, the main terms and their simple explanations are as follows: Various terms are used to describe the different (and sometimes overlapping) geographical and political areas of the proposed Meghna division. In brief, the main terms and their simple explanations are as follows:
* Geographical terms: * Geographical terms:
* ] (or '''Samatat''') ({{langx|bn|links=yes|সমতট}}); was an ancient geopolitical division of ]. Greater Cumilla and Nokhali region were within the division of Samatata. Geographically, the proposed Division is made up of two distinct cultural regions – Cumilla and Greater Noakhali. * ] (or '''Samatat''') ({{langx|bn|links=yes|সমতট}}) was an ancient geopolitical division of ]. Greater Cumilla and Noakhali region were within the division of Samatata. Geographically, the proposed Meghna division is made up of two former greater districts of ]– Cumilla and Noakhali.
** '''Greater Noakhali''' ({{langx|bn|links=no|নোয়াখালী}}): The ancient name of Noakhali is Bhulua. The Noakhali district was created by the ] in 1787. It included the Sub-divisions of ] and ] which eventually became separate districts in 1984. ** '''Greater Noakhali''' ({{langx|bn|links=no|নোয়াখালী}}): The ancient name of Noakhali is Bhulua. The Noakhali district was created by the ] in 1787. It included the Sub-divisions of ] and ] which eventually became separate districts in 1984.
** ''' Greater Comilla''' ({{langx|bn|links=no|কুমিল্লা}}): Established as the Tippera or Tipperah district of ] by the British in 1790<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.southasiaarchive.com/Content/sarf.100009/211892 |title=Gazetteer - Bengal District Gazetteer Tipperah District - South Asia Archive |website=southasiaarchive.com}}</ref> and later renamed as Comilla in 1960.<ref>{{cite book |last=Siddiqi |first=Mamun |year=2012 |chapter=Comilla District |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Comilla_District |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=]}}</ref> It included the Sub-divisions of ] and ] which eventually became separate districts in 1984. ** ''' Greater Comilla''' ({{langx|bn|links=no|কুমিল্লা}}): Established as the Tippera or Tipperah district of ] by the British in 1790<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.southasiaarchive.com/Content/sarf.100009/211892 |title=Gazetteer - Bengal District Gazetteer Tipperah District - South Asia Archive |website=southasiaarchive.com}}</ref> and later renamed as Comilla in 1960.<ref>{{cite book |last=Siddiqi |first=Mamun |year=2012 |chapter=Comilla District |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Comilla_District |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=]}}</ref> It included the Sub-divisions of ] and ] which eventually became separate districts in 1984.
* ] (or Rowshanabad) ({{langx|bn|links=no|রসানবাদ}}): (roughly equating to the proposed Cumilla Division, excluding ]). It was a district level administrative unit (]) in ] during ] period. * Roshanbad (or Rowshanabad) ({{langx|bn|links=no|রসানবাদ}}): (roughly equating to the proposed Cumilla Division, excluding ]). It was a district level administrative unit (]) in ] during ] period.


== History == == History ==
⚫ The undivided Comilla district region was once under ancient ], ] and ] Kingdom of ]. The region came under the control of ] after the fall of ] rule in 6th century.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Prasad |first=Bindeshwari |url=https://archive.org/details/dynastic-history-of-magadha-cir.-450-1200-a.-d./page/136/mode/1up|title=Dynastic History of Magadha|year=1977 |pages=136}}</ref>
⚫ Lalmai ] was ruled by ] (seventh century to early eighth century AD), ] (eighth century AD) and ] (during tenth and mid-eleventh century AD). After the reign of ], the region was ruled by Hindu ], ] and ] in the early mediaeval period. Later the region was joined with ] in the mediaeval period. In 1732, it became the center of the Bengal-backed domain of ].<ref>Bidhas Kanti Kilikhar. ''Tripura of the 18th Century with Samsher Gazi Against Feudalism: A Historical Study''. (Chapa Kathi, Agartula: Tripura State Tribal Cultural Research Institute and Museum, 1995) p. 55</ref><ref name="Sen1999">{{cite book|author=Sailendra Nath Sen|title=Ancient Indian History And Civilization|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Wk4_ICH_g1EC&pg=PA277|access-date=12 May 2024|date=1 January 1999|publisher=New Age International|isbn=978-81-224-1198-0|page=277}}</ref>


The Greater Noakhali District was established in 1868 as a renaming of the ], which the British founded on 29 March 1822. It headquarters was in the town of Noakhali until the town vanished in the river-bed in 1951, as a result of the Meghna River erosion. A new headquarters for the Noakhali District was then established at Maijdee. The Peasants Movement against the king of Tripura in 1764, which originally formed under the leadership of ].<ref name="Bangladesh2003">{{cite book |last=Nawaz |first=Ali |year=2012 |chapter=Shamsher Gazi |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Shamsher_Gazi |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=]}}</ref> It came under the rule of ] in 1765 and was established as '''Tippera district''' (also known as ] '''Roshanbad''') in 1790. Later, it was reorganized in three phases into six districts. The undivided Noakhali District was established in 1868 as a renaming of the ], which the British founded on 29 March 1822. It headquarters was in the town of Noakhali until the town vanished in the river-bed in 1951, as a result of the Meghna River erosion. A new headquarters for the Noakhali District was then established at Maijdee.{{citation needed|date=December 2024}}

⚫ The present Greater Comilla region was once under ancient ], ] and ] Kingdom of ]. The region came under the control of ] after the fall of ] rule in 6th century.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Prasad |first=Bindeshwari |url=https://archive.org/details/dynastic-history-of-magadha-cir.-450-1200-a.-d./page/136/mode/1up|title=Dynastic History of Magadha|year=1977 |pages=136}}</ref>
⚫ Lalmai ] was ruled by ] (seventh century to early eighth century AD), ] (eighth century AD) and ] (during tenth and mid-eleventh century AD). After the reign of ] the region was ruled by Hindu ], ] and ] in the early mediaeval period. Later the region was joined with ] in the mediaeval period. In 1732, it became the center of the Bengal-backed domain of ].<ref>Bidhas Kanti Kilikhar. ''Tripura of the 18th Century with Samsher Gazi Against Feudalism: A Historical Study''. (Chapa Kathi, Agartula: Tripura State Tribal Cultural Research Institute and Museum, 1995) p. 55</ref><ref name="Sen1999">{{cite book|author=Sailendra Nath Sen|title=Ancient Indian History And Civilization|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Wk4_ICH_g1EC&pg=PA277|access-date=12 May 2024|date=1 January 1999|publisher=]|isbn=978-81-224-1198-0|page=277}}</ref>


On 14 February 2017, a new division was proposed to be created comprising the Greater Comilla and Noakhali regions, effectively named Maynamati.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/comilla-division-to-be-renamed-mainamati|title=Comilla Division to be renamed Mainamati|date=14 February 2017|access-date=30 November 2024|work=BDNews24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/country/proposed-comilla-division-be-named-maynamati-1361011|title=Comilla division to be named Maynamati: PM|date=14 February 2017|access-date=30 November 2024|work=]}}</ref> The "Maynamati" name was controversial and therefore protested by Comilla residents the following day.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/city/comilla-residents-protest-proposed-divisions-name-maynamoti-1361239|title=Comilla residents protest proposed division's name Maynamoti|date=15 February 2017|access-date=1 December 2024|work=The Daily Star}}</ref> The proposed name was later changed to Meghna on 22 November 2022, after the ] that flows through the region.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/hz8qfeghbl|title=Two new divisions to be named Padma, Meghna|date=22 November 2022|access-date=30 November 2024|work=]}}</ref> Then Bangladeshi Prime Minister ] clarified earlier on 21 October 2021 that she does not want a division named "Comilla", or any division starting with the "Ku" syllable, during the inauguration ceremony of the ] office in the city, as ]'s name was associated with Comilla according to her.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2021-10-21/division-names-will-change|title=I don't want any division name starting with 'Ku'|date=21 October 2021|access-date=1 December 2024|work=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.banglatribune.com/national/708357/কুমিল্লা-নামে-বিভাগ-হবে-না-প্রধানমন্ত্রী%C2%A0%C2%A0|script-title=bn:কুমিল্লা নামে বিভাগ হবে না: প্রধানমন্ত্রী|date=21 October 2021|access-date=1 December 2024|work=]|language=bn}}</ref> Despite this, the name change to "Meghna" saw mixed reactions. The ] stated that the AL government was imposing its decisions onto the people, and would rename the division to Comilla once they are elected in the ].<ref>{{cite news|last=Alam|first=Masud|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/politics/298893/bnp-will-change-comilla-division-s-name|title='BNP will change Comilla division's name'|date=23 November 2022|access-date=1 December 2024|work=]}}</ref> The proposal was postponed on 27 November.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/0q51khm6ka|script-title=bn:পদ্মা ও মেঘনা বিভাগ করার প্রস্তাব স্থগিত|date=27 November 2022|access-date=1 December 2024|work=Prothom Alo|language=bn}}</ref> Later on 30 November 2024, ] ] announced the resuming of the establishment of the division, this time using the Comilla name.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/district/97nl84ni25|title=কুমিল্লা বিভাগ বাস্তবায়নে সর্বোচ্চ নীতিনির্ধারকদের সঙ্গে কথা বলব: আসিফ মাহমুদ|date=30 November 2024|access-date=30 November 2024|work=Prothom Alo|language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/cumilla-be-made-division-soon-asif-mahmud-3765356|title=Cumilla to be made division soon: Asif Mahmud|date=30 November 2024|access-date=30 November 2024|work=]}}</ref>
The Peasants Movement against the king of Tripura in 1764, which originally formed under the leadership of ].<ref name="Bangladesh2003">{{cite book |last=Nawaz |first=Ali |year=2012 |chapter=Shamsher Gazi |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Shamsher_Gazi |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=]}}</ref> It came under the rule of ] in 1765 and was established as '''Tippera district''' (also known as ] '''Roshanbad''') in 1790. Later, it was reorganized in three phases into six districts.


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Proposed division in Bangladesh

Proposed Division in Bangladesh
Meghna Division মেঘনা বিভাগ
Proposed Division
Coordinates: 23°27′N 91°12′E / 23.450°N 91.200°E / 23.450; 91.200
Country Bangladesh
Capital and largest cityComilla
Area
 • Total12,848.53 km (4,960.85 sq mi)
Population
 • Total16,918,446
 • Density1,300/km (3,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
ISO 3166 codeBD-B
Main Language(s)Bengali
Other languagesEnglish
Districts6
Upazilas59

Meghna Division (Bengali: মেঘনা বিভাগ; in reference to the Meghna River), also known as Cumilla Division (Bengali: কুমিল্লা বিভাগ), is a proposed administrative division within Bangladesh for the north-western parts of the existing Chittagong Division, comprising Brahmanbaria, Comilla, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni, and Laxmipur Districts of Chittagong Division. The headquarter of the division would be in Comilla. It covers the south-easternmost areas of the country, with a total area of 12,848.53 km (4,960.85 sq mi) and a population at the 2011 census of 16,708,000.

Terminology and naming dispute

Various terms are used to describe the different (and sometimes overlapping) geographical and political areas of the proposed Meghna division. In brief, the main terms and their simple explanations are as follows:

  • Geographical terms:
  • Samatata (or Samatat) (Bengali: সমতট) was an ancient geopolitical division of Bengal. Greater Cumilla and Noakhali region were within the division of Samatata. Geographically, the proposed Meghna division is made up of two former greater districts of Bengal province– Cumilla and Noakhali.
    • Greater Noakhali (Bengali: নোয়াখালী): The ancient name of Noakhali is Bhulua. The Noakhali district was created by the British Indian Government in 1787. It included the Sub-divisions of Lakshmipur and Feni which eventually became separate districts in 1984.
    • Greater Comilla (Bengali: কুমিল্লা): Established as the Tippera or Tipperah district of Bengal by the British in 1790 and later renamed as Comilla in 1960. It included the Sub-divisions of Brahmanbaria and Chandpur which eventually became separate districts in 1984.
  • Roshanbad (or Rowshanabad) (Bengali: রসানবাদ): (roughly equating to the proposed Cumilla Division, excluding Rangamati Hill District). It was a district level administrative unit (Chakla) in Bengal Subah during Mughal period.

History

The undivided Comilla district region was once under ancient Gangaridai, Samatata and Pundra Kingdom of Bengal. The region came under the control of Gauda Kingdom after the fall of Gupta rule in 6th century. Lalmai Mainamati was ruled by Khadga dynasty (seventh century to early eighth century AD), Deva dynasty (eighth century AD) and Chandra dynasty (during tenth and mid-eleventh century AD). After the reign of Chandras, the region was ruled by Hindu Varman, Sena and Deva dynasty in the early mediaeval period. Later the region was joined with Twipra Kingdom in the mediaeval period. In 1732, it became the center of the Bengal-backed domain of Jagat Manikya.

The Peasants Movement against the king of Tripura in 1764, which originally formed under the leadership of Shamsher Gazi. It came under the rule of East India Company in 1765 and was established as Tippera district (also known as Chakla Roshanbad) in 1790. Later, it was reorganized in three phases into six districts. The undivided Noakhali District was established in 1868 as a renaming of the Bhola District, which the British founded on 29 March 1822. It headquarters was in the town of Noakhali until the town vanished in the river-bed in 1951, as a result of the Meghna River erosion. A new headquarters for the Noakhali District was then established at Maijdee.

On 14 February 2017, a new division was proposed to be created comprising the Greater Comilla and Noakhali regions, effectively named Maynamati. The "Maynamati" name was controversial and therefore protested by Comilla residents the following day. The proposed name was later changed to Meghna on 22 November 2022, after the Meghna River that flows through the region. Then Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina clarified earlier on 21 October 2021 that she does not want a division named "Comilla", or any division starting with the "Ku" syllable, during the inauguration ceremony of the Awami League office in the city, as Mostaq's name was associated with Comilla according to her. Despite this, the name change to "Meghna" saw mixed reactions. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party stated that the AL government was imposing its decisions onto the people, and would rename the division to Comilla once they are elected in the 2024 general election. The proposal was postponed on 27 November. Later on 30 November 2024, Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud announced the resuming of the establishment of the division, this time using the Comilla name.

Administrative districts

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The Division will be subdivided into six districts (zilas) and thence into 59 sub-districts (upazilas). The six districts listed below comprise the north-western portion (37.6%) of the present Chittagong Division, while the remaining five districts (zilas) comprise the south-eastern portion (62.4%) being separated by the lower (or Bangladeshi) stretch of the Feni River.

Name Capital Area (km) Population
1991 Census		 Population
2001 Census		 Population
2011 Census
Brahmanbaria District Brahmanbaria 1,927.11 2,141,745 2,398,254 2,840,498
Cumilla District Cumilla 3,085.17 2,132,666 2,495,539 5,387,288
Chandpur District Chandpur 1,704.06 2,032,449 2,271,229 2,416,018
Lakshmipur District Laxmipur 1,440.39 1,312,337 1,489,901 1,729,188
Noakhali District Noakhali 4,202.87 2,217,134 2,577,244 3,108,083
Feni District Feni 990.36 1,096,745 1,240,384 1,437,371
Total Division 6 13,349.96 12,833,076 14,572,551 16,918,446

Demographics

The division would have a population of 16,918,446. 16,008,777 (94.62%) are Muslims, 899,286 (5.32%) Hindus.

See also

References

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Places adjacent to Meghna Division
Mymensingh Division Sylhet Division Tripura, India
Dhaka Division Comilla Division Tripura, India
Barisal Division Bay of Bengal Chittagong Division
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