Cumilla City Corporation
Located in Cumilla District, the Cumilla City Corporation administers the city and its civic services, having been formed in 2011 from the former Comilla Municipality.
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About Cumilla City Corporation
The Cumilla City Corporation is situated in the central part of Cumilla Sadar Upazila. It is bordered by Durgapur South and Durgapur North Unions to the west, the Gomti River and Amratoli Union to the north, Panchthubi Union to the northeast, Jagannathpur Union to the east, and Chouara Union and Boiaypur Union of Cumilla Sadar South Upazila to the south.
The Comilla municipality was formed in the mid-1890s, and for over 125 years, it remained a municipality while its population grew. An administrative proposition from the Comilla district administration was passed on 20 August 2009, proposing the transformation of the municipality and Cumilla Sadar South Municipality into a city corporation. This was formally declared on 23 June 2011, and the Cumilla City Corporation was officially established on 10 July 2011.
The corporation covers an area of over 53.84 square kilometers. The Gomti River flows nearby, defining part of the city's northern border.
The functions of the Cumilla City Corporation include administering the city, urban planning, transport management, healthcare, education, waste management, water supply, and security. The body is run by elected public representatives and government officials.
The first mayoral election was held on 5 January 2012, with Monirul Haque Sakku elected as the first mayor. The City Corporation is responsible for ensuring the provision of essential infrastructure and public services to improve the quality of life for residents.