Baliakandi Upazila: History
Baliakandi Thana was established in 1881. This thana was converted into an upazila in 1983. The area of the upazila town is 6.20 square kilometers. The upazila town is made up of three mouzas. The words 'Bali' of Baliari (sand dune) and 'Kanda' (river bank) of Chandana River are believed to have played a role in the naming of Baliakandi, which is built in Baliari of Chandana River.