Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary
A protected forest in the hills of Chunarughat, Habiganj.
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HabiganjHabiganj travel guide, Sylhet Division
Habiganj forms the south-western edge of Sylhet Division, between Sunamganj and Moulvibazar districts, Kishoreganj and Brahmanbaria to the west and the Indian state of Tripura to the east. Rivers such as the Kushiyara and Khowai cross its lowlands, while the eastern hills carry tea and rubber gardens and two protected forests, Satchari National Park and Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary. About 2.36 million people live in its roughly 2,637 km² (2022 census), and the district also hosts major gas fields such as Bibiyana and Rashidpur.
Sources: Wikipedia: Habiganj District · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Sylhet Division
- Area
- 2,637 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 2,358,886
- Density
- 895 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Satchari National Park
A protected hill forest and national park in Habiganj.
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HabiganjTravel facts
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FAQ
Where is Habiganj?
Habiganj is in Bangladesh's Sylhet Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Habiganj?
Places added to this guide: Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary, Satchari National Park.
When is the best time to visit Habiganj?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
Which protected forests are in Habiganj?
Satchari National Park and Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary, both in the hilly east of the district.
What is Habiganj known for?
Tea and rubber gardens, its protected forests, and natural gas fields such as Bibiyana and Rashidpur.