Rajshahi Division is one of the seven administrative divisions of
Bangladesh. It has an area of 18,174.4 km² and a population at the 2011 Census of 18,329,000 (preliminary figures). Rajshahi Division consists of 8 districts, 70
Upazilas (the next lower administrative tier) and 1,092
Unions (the lowest administrative tier). This division is characterized by its cheap labour force. It has an excellent rail and road communication infrastructure. The divisional capital of
Rajshahi is only six-seven hours road journey away from
Dhaka, the capital city.