Maulavi Bāzār Population 2026

Maulavi Bāzār has a population of 57,441, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Sylhet Division. It is about 180× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.

Location of Maulavi Bāzār (capital Dhaka shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

57,441

Rank in Bangladesh

#72

Coordinates

24.49°N, 91.77°E

~19 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka

Distance to capital (Dhaka)

163 km

101 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sylhet Division

City	Population	Rank in Bangladesh
Sylhet	237,000	#24
Habiganj	88,760	#56
Sunāmganj	74,570	#63
Chhātak	39,218	#104
Baniachang	37,807	#109
Srimangal	23,332	#129

Cities near Maulavi Bāzār

Srimangal23,332 people · ~21 km away
Habiganj88,760 people · ~38 km away
Baniachang37,807 people · ~42 km away
Sylhet237,000 people · ~47 km away
Chhātak39,218 people · ~62 km away
Sunāmganj74,570 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maulavi Bāzār?

Maulavi Bāzār has a population of 57,441 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Bangladesh.

What region is Maulavi Bāzār in?

Maulavi Bāzār is located in Sylhet Division, Bangladesh.

Is Maulavi Bāzār the capital of Bangladesh?

No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 163 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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