Feni, Bangladesh
# Feni, Bangladesh

Feni (Bengali: ফেনী) is a city in the Chittagong Division of south-eastern Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Feni Sadar Upazila and Feni District. The city has a population of about 265,000, making it the 18th largest city in Bangladesh. Feni is the oldest municipality in this region, established in 1958.

## History

Feni City came into existence in 1929. It learned that in the long past, this area was under marshy land and meaning Feni. The continuous silting process made it possible for human habitation to be established, as a result of which people far and near called this area Feni.

## Administration

Feni city consists of a paurashava with 18 wards and 35 mahallas. The entire city is under paurashava.

## Geography

Feni is located at 23°01′07″N 91°23′48″E﻿ / ﻿23.0186°N 91.3966°E﻿ / 23.0186; 91.3966 in the southeastern region of Bangladesh.

## Demographics

In 2020, Feni City's current population is about 270000 according to the record of feni municipality.

## Education

The literacy rate (7 years and above 7 years) in Feni City is 81.7%.

## Notable people

* Khawaja Ahmed, member of the 1st Bangladeshi Parliament

## See more

* Feni District
* Feni Sadar Upazila
* List of cities and towns in Bangladesh
