In brief, the main terms and their simple explanations are as follows: The undivided Comilla district region was once under ancient Gangaridai, Samatata and Pundra Kingdom of Bengal.

After the reign of Chandras, the region was ruled by Hindu Varman, Sena and Deva dynasty in the early mediaeval period.

[citation needed] On 14 February 2017, a new division was proposed to be created comprising the Greater Comilla and Noakhali regions, effectively named Maynamati.

[19] Then Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina clarified earlier on 21 October 2021 that she does not want a division named "Comilla", or any division starting with the "Ku" syllable, during the inauguration ceremony of the Awami League office in the city, as Mostaq's name was associated with Comilla according to her.

[23] Later on 30 November 2024, Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud announced the resuming of the establishment of the division, this time using the Comilla name.