See also
- Extreme points of India, shares border with Bangladesh
- Extreme points of Myanmar, shares border with Bangladesh
- Bangladesh-India border
- Bangladesh-Myanmar border
Here is a list of the extreme points and extreme elevations in Bangladesh
| Heading | Location | Administrative entity | Bordering entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northernmost | Banglabandha | Tetulia Upazila, Panchagarh District | Siliguri, West Bengal, India |
| Southernmost | Chhera Dwip, St. Martin's Island | Teknaf Upazila, Cox's Bazar District | Bay Of Bengal |
| Southernmost(mainland) | Shah Parir Dwip Cape, Teknaf Peninsula | Teknaf Upazila, Cox's Bazar District | Bay Of Bengal, Naf River |
| Easternmost | Akhainthong | Thanchi Upazila, Bandarban District | Mindat District, Chin State, Myanmar |
| Westernmost | Manakosa Union | Shibganj Upazila, Chapai Nawabganj District | Kaliachak, Malda District, West Bengal, India |
| Extremity | Name | Elevation | Location | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest | Saka Haphong | 1,052 m (3,451 ft) | Thanchi Upazila, Bandarban District | Chittagong Division |
| Lowest | Swatch of no ground | −900 m (−2,952.8 ft) | near Dublar Char, Shyamnagar Upazila, Satkhira District | near Khulna Division |
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