The name Cumilla is derived from the Bengali word Komolangko (Bengali: কমলাঙ্ক), the previous ancient name of the region, which means the pond of lotus. The present Comilla is a district under the Chittagong Division. It was once under ancient Samatata and later became part of the state of Tripura.

What is the meaning of Comilla?

It is the administrative centre of the Comilla District, part of the Chittagong Division. The name Comilla was derived from Komolangko (কমলাঙ্ক), meaning the pond of lotus.

Which country is Comilla?

Comilla, officially spelled Cumilla, also spelled Kumilla, city, eastern Bangladesh. It is situated just south of the Gumti River, which is a tributary of the Meghna River.