Greater Noakhali, Feni, Laxmipur

🏛️ Noakhali District:

  • Established: 1821

  • Originally part of the ancient Bhulua region, Noakhali district was formed during British rule after the shifting of administrative centers due to river erosion.

📍 Feni District:

  • Established as a separate district: 1984

  • Before that, Feni was a sub-division (Mohokuma) under Noakhali district.

  • Due to administrative decentralization, it was upgraded to a district in 1984, along with several others across Bangladesh.

📍 Laxmipur District:

  • Established as a separate district: 1984

  • Like Feni, Laxmipur was also a sub-division under Noakhali district.

  • It was also granted district status in 1984 as part of the nationwide administrative restructuring.

📌 Summary:

DistrictOriginally Part ofBecame a DistrictNotes
Noakhali-1821One of the oldest districts
FeniNoakhali1984Former sub-division
LaxmipurNoakhali1984Former sub-division