Matlab Uttar Upazila
| Matlab Uttar | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Matlab Uttar Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 23°26′N 90°38′E / 23.433°N 90.633°ECoordinates: 23°26′N 90°38′E / 23.433°N 90.633°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| District | Chandpur District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 277.53 km2 (107.15 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 299,935 |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
Matlab Uttar is an Upazila of Chandpur District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.[1] The former Matlab Upazila was divided into two in 2000, Matlab Dakshin and Matlab Uttar.[1] Famous person of Matlab Uttar Upazila are Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya, Ex. Minister Nurul Huda, Writer Humayun Kabir Dhali.
Geography
Matlab is located at 23°27′00″N 90°37′48″E / 23.4500°N 90.63°E. It has a total land area of 277.53 km².[1]
Research
Matlab, including both Matlab Dakshin and Matlab Uttar Upazilas, is also the primary rural field site for the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, and the world's longest running health project.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Patwari, Masum (2012). "Matlab Uttar Upazila". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
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