Narayanganj City Corporation

About Narayanganj City Corporation

Narayanganj City Corporation administers the city of Narayanganj, formed on May 5, 2011, by merging Narayanganj Town, Siddhirganj Municipal area, and Kadamrasul Municipality. It is divided into 27 wards, including 9 reserved seats for women, and is under the authority of the Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development (LGRD). The elected mayor oversees a council of 36 councillors representing those wards.

The area has a history dating back to 1876 when Narayanganj was declared a municipality. Initially, the municipality was divided into three wards, and over the years, it expanded in size and number of wards, undergoing changes in administrative structure until its transformation into a City Corporation in 2011. Selina Hayat Ivy became the city's first female mayor in 2011.

The city lies near the Shitalakshya River, which is significant to the area's geography and economy. The city covers an area of 72.43 square kilometers, encompassing various neighbourhoods and industrial zones. Historically, the area underwent expansions in 1952 and 1957, increasing its size and defining its boundaries.

Significant places within the City Corporation include the Shitalakshya River, Narayanganj River Port, Shahid Minar, Freedom Monument, Ram Krishna Mission, and various libraries like Shudijon Pathagar and Ali Ahmad Chunka Pathagar. The Bibi Marium Majar, Siddhirganj Power Station, Narayanganj Silo, Kumodiny Trust and Narayanganj City Park are also notable landmarks.