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Narayanganj city is the largest, most historic, and most populous city of Narayanganj district in Dhaka division of Bangladesh. Narayanganj Municipality was upgraded to Narayanganj City Corporation on May 5th, 2011 to include 27 wards (i.e administrative zones) of Narayanganj Municipality, Siddhirganj Municipality, and Kadamrasul Municipality. The city’s markets, located on the banks of River Sitalakhya, are historically important trading centers.

Narayanganj city has a mixed topography. The urbanized areas and levees of the Sitalakhya, the Buriganga, and the Old Brahmaputra Rivers are of comparatively higher elevation. Geologically the city is on a terrace lying from 1-10 meters above the adjacent floodplains.

The major geographic units of the city are the highland or terrace, the lowland or floodplain, depressions, and abandoned channels. Low lying swamps and marshes located in and around the area are other major topographic features. Narayanganj city is located near Bangladesh’s capital city of Dhaka and is well connected with Dhaka-Chittagong highway. The city falls within the impacted zone of development resulting from this important transport corridor. The River Sitalakhya passing through the city is used for water based transportation and forms an integral part of the city’s trade and mobility.

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The metropolitan city of Rajshahi is situated on the bank of River Padma and is the headquarters of the Rajshahi administrative division of Bangladesh. Rajshahi is an education hub with a large number of educational institutions, and is referred to as the Education city of Bangladesh. It is also famous for Rajshahi silk and often referred to as the Silk city. The city has taken notable efforts to reduce air pollution, led by the Rajshahi City Corporation.

Geographically, Rajshahi is situated within Barind Tract, 23 m (75 ft) above sea level. The city is located on the alluvial planes of the Padma river, which flows through southern side of the city.

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Singra is a municipality of Natore district in Rajshahi division, Bangladesh. Singra Municipality was established in 1999 and includes 12 wards. The city is surrounded by the historic Chalan Beel and intersected by the Natore-Bogra highway in the east-west direction.

Singra city is located within the flood plain of Atrai and Gurnai Rivers, and also falls within the undulating Barind land. A number of water bodies including ponds and canals exist within the city area. The city experiences extreme weather during the summer and winter season as it falls within the Barind Tract. Historically floods occur every year due to the overflow of the two Rivers Atrai and Gurnai. The peripheral areas of Singra city are also situated at a lower altitude and are flooded nearly every year during monsoons.

Sirajganj city is located in the greater Rajshahi division of Bangladesh, at a distance of about 110 km from the capital city of Dhaka. The city is situated on the banks of the Jamuna River. Sirajganj is an important jute trade center and port and houses jute mills. The city’s trade and businesses benefit from its close proximity to the Jamuna multipurpose bridge, the largest bridge in Bangladesh, connecting Sirajganj to Dhaka and the eastern part of country via road and railway.

Sirajganj city falls in the floodplain of the Brahmaputra and Jamuna Rivers. Due to its geographical location, Sirajganj is susceptible to water logging, floods, and river erosion along the banks of the Jamuna River.

Faridpur municipality is located in the Faridpur district of Dhaka division. The city spans an area of 19.78 sq.km of which 19.07 sq.km is under the Faridpur municipality (includes 9 administrative wards). Faridpur plays a significant role in connectivity as the National Highway N – 7 runs through the city, connecting the entire southern part of the nation with capital Dhaka. The city also has some historic mosques and temples, which attracts a lot of regional tourists.

Faridpur is bounded by River Padma and five canals namely Baral, Gohala, Gumani, Chicknai and Kenai Pathar in the northeast. The canals serve as the primary water sources for the city.

Mongla Port Municipality is located in the south of Bangladesh, 55 km away from Khulna and at the bank of Bay of Bengal. The municipality was formed in 1990 with an area of 19.43 sq km and lies beside Poshur River. The Mongla seaport plays a significant role in it’s the country’s economy. Mongla is prone to strong cyclones and storm surges which can damage its infrastructure. The unplanned drainage system of Mongla Port municipality results in water logging during high tides and heavy rainfall.