What is "ashuganj"

Ashuganj or Ashugonj is a town in the Brahmanbaria District of Chittagong Division of Bangladesh in the Meghna River delta. Its altitude is 10 meters (36 feet).

The city is known for its power plant which generates much of the electricity for the country, especially for the capital city. Almost a 25% of Bangladesh electrical generation is produced in Ashugonj Power Station. Zia Fertilizer Ltd is on the other side of Ashuganj. It produces chemical fertilizer for the country. There are more than 500 rice mills, which means above 40% of the national rice output. Ashuganj is known also as a commercial hub, with a big river port. There is a Transit Line in Ashugonj which communicates with India.

The area has experienced severe power shortages but a revamping project is being planned and implemented under Japanese Debt Relief Grant Aid.