A mahakuma ( Bengali: মহকুমা) was a mid-level administrative division used in parts of South Asia.
In 1950s Assam, a mahakuma was a sub-division. [1]
As of 1977, Bangladesh was divided into 19 zilas ( districts). The districts were subdivided into 62 mahakumas ( subdistricts). [2] The Local Government Ordinance of 1982 abolished the mahakuma as an administrative tier. Then existing mahakumas were re-designated and upgraded as new districts.[ citation needed]
A mahakuma ( Bengali: মহকুমা) was a mid-level administrative division used in parts of South Asia.
In 1950s Assam, a mahakuma was a sub-division. [1]
As of 1977, Bangladesh was divided into 19 zilas ( districts). The districts were subdivided into 62 mahakumas ( subdistricts). [2] The Local Government Ordinance of 1982 abolished the mahakuma as an administrative tier. Then existing mahakumas were re-designated and upgraded as new districts.[ citation needed]