বৃহস্পতিবার, সেপ্টেম্বর ০১, ২০১১
শুক্রবার, ফেব্রুয়ারি ১১, ২০১১
Bogra
Bogra:is a town, and one of the oldest towns in northern Bangladesh. It is a centre of commerce and trade within the Bogra District and located under the Rajshahi Division. Bogra is sometimes described as the nerve centre of Northern Bangladesh. Amongst many notable activities, it has been hosting cricket test matches in Shaheed Chandu Stadium. Bogra is also the battle honour of 5/11 Gorkha Rifles of Indian Army which fought a fierce battle with Pakistani army here during the Liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971 along with Muktibahni.
Bogra town also has an importance in terms of transport in northern Bangladesh, as it's situated at the centre. Very close to the town there is a place called Mahasthangarh which was the earliest capital city of Bangladesh, formerly known as Pundravardhana. This place is considered to be sacred by Buddhists, Muslims and Hindus alike and is visited by tourists from all over Bangladesh throughout the year.
Former president of Bangladesh Ziaur Rahman and Muhammad Ali Bogra a former Prime Minister of Pakistan both were born in the distric
Thana(Upazilas):Bogra has 12 Subdistricts (Upazilas):
1.Adamdighi
2.Bogra Sadar
3.Dhunat
4.Dupchanchia
5.Gabtali
6.Kahaloo
7.Nandigram
8.Sahajanpur
9.0Sariakandi
10.Sherpur
11.Shibganj
12.Sonatala
The history says it was the oldest city of Bengal in the Great Emperor Ashoka's India. He conquered the Bengal (Bongo) and founded this old city called Pundra Bardhan. It was famously written in famous ancient travellers of that time[citation needed].
This is also famous for Prafulla Chaki birth place.
An ancient engraved stone believed to be of Gupta era was discovered from the bank of a pond near Sura Masjid at Ghoraghat Upazila in Dinajpur in October 2008
Recent development
In the recent years there has been a significant development in town infrastructure. with new advanced urban planning. The town roads have been restructured and widened and telecommunications have greatly improved within the city. Gas connection through buried pipes has been set up. In recent years, red chili production in Bogra has taken a large shape, for which many companies like Square, Acme, BD Food are collecting chili from as many as 12 centers of Bogra. The business turnover has crossed 100 crore.[2] Hotel Naz Garden' http://www.hotelnazgarden.com/, is the most recent development in the area of tourism. It is luxurious 4-star hotel with International Standards and approved by the ICC. Banking in Bogra has significantly expanded with the branch expansion of private and specialized banks such as Standard Chartered Bank, Dutch Bangla Bank, BRAC Bank and so on.[3] Furthermore, online banking, ATM and modern banking facilities have been introduced.[3] Bogra is undergoing industrialization and urbanization. There are many IT and software, technology and computer services companies in Bogra and more companies are launching business here.[4] Grameen Group and Groupe Danone, a French company, entered into a joint venture named Grameen Danone and set up a nutritious yogurt project in Bogra in 2008.[5] The project aims to produce 500,000 pots of yogurt by the end of 2009.[6] Bogra is home to country's largest foundry industry. Irrigation pump, tube-well and other metal castings produced in Bogra are exported to West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Bhutan and the amount of export is increasing.[7] Most of the city's workforce is involved in agriculture (29.95%), agricultural (12.53%), commerce (18.11%), service (15.62%), transport (6.66%), wage laborer (2.2%) and others (14.93%).[
Education
There are numerous educational institutes. Bogra Zilla School is the most famous among them. Bogra Zilla School is situated at the centrer of the Bogra town (Saathmathha). It was established back in 1853. The Government girls' high school is popularly known as Victoria Memorial(VM) girls high school. It has the biggest college in the north Bengle region named Govt. Azizul Haque College which is under the National University. A large medical college & hospital named Shaheed Ziaur Rahman medical college and Hospital, equipped with adnavced facilities has been started recently. For technical hands, nevertheless, there is a famous polytechnic institute. Bogra Cantt. Public School & College MIDSENCE is also a high ranked institution. SOS Hermann Gmeiner College and the A.P.Bn Public School & College is another notable institution. The most famous English Version educational institution (under NCTB) in North Bengal region named "Millenium Scholastic School & College (MSSC) is situated in Bogra. Its former name was Blooming Bud. The institution is situated beside Jahangirabad Cantonment and was established in 1998. Also Bogra Polytechnic institute and Institute of Information Technology Bogra(IITB) on the Site of Police Line in Latifpur are noteworthy.
Culture
File:Hotel Naz Garden- Bogra (Silimpur, Bogra)
Tourism & Business Hotel [[File:[9]]]in Bogra
Bogra has stronger cultural tradition than most other districts of northern Bangladesh. It has its own own cultural identity along with dialect. The district has many tourist attractions. As a consequence, many hotels have been established in this area. Among them Akboria Grand Hotel[10] is the most famous. Akboria offers quality service with minimum cost and maximum comfort- overall, a perfect stop for tourists from different countries. Currently Akboria has 17 departments; besides lodging it has several branches as Akboria Plus, Akboria Auto-Biscuit factory, Akboria Misty Mela Chinese restaurant, Akboria Admin Cafe, Akboria Heartland Cafe, Akboria Hospital Cafeteria and many others. Hotels like Hotel Naz Garden http://www.hotelnazgarden.com/, Hotel Royal Palace, Hotel Sunview, Hotel Safeway, Hotel Siesta are also worth mentioning. Major tourist attractions include Mahasthangarh, landmarks in Bogra include the Bogra Nawab Bari Museum and amusement park and the Akboria restaurant. This city has a number of special dishes such as doi (sweet yoghurt), kotkotee (sweet pretzel), etc. It also famous for red chilies and potatoes. Programs are arranged in special occasions in due manner and festivity.[11] Bogra has a strong cultural affinity to Baul, Marfati, Lalon and Sufi music.[12] There are a number of local newspapers and journals in Bogra. The Daily Korotoa and Daily Aaj O Agamikal are two main local newspapers.[13]
Tourism
Mahasthangarh, the earliest urban archaeological site so far discovered in Bangladesh is located in Bogra. The village Mahasthan in Shibganj thana of Bogra District contains the remains of an ancient city which was called Pundranagara or Paundravardhanapura in the territory of Pundravardhana.[14][15][16] This place is considered to be sacred by Buddhists, Muslims and Hindus alike. Another tourist attraction is the Goku Medh. Gokul Medh an excavated mound in the village of Gokul under Bogra Sadar Upazila, about two km southwest of mahasthan citadel.[17] Excavations in 1934-36 by NG Majumdar revealed a gigantic shrine or sputa plinth built in the terraced cellular style of construction. "Behular Bashor Ghar" which very near to Mahasthangar is a popular place for the tourists. Tourists from all over Bangladesh visit this place throughout the year. Nawab Palace (used as Neelkuthi during the British period) and Jaina Temple are two eminent archaeological sights located in Bogra. The only 4 star hotel in Rajshahi division, Hotel Naz Garden is situated at the heart of Bogra city.[18][19]
Notable people from Bogra
Khademul Bashar, Air Vice-Marshal, Sector Commander and Chief, Bangladesh Airforce
Muhammad Ali Bogra, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, 1953–1955
M. R. Akhtar Mukul, author
Ziaur Rahman, former president of Bangladesh
Shimul Zaman, Singer
Md. Siddiqur Rahman,[20] Chairman, AKBORIA GROUP OF COMPANIES.
Md. Khossain Ali Dulal,[21] Director, AKBORIA GROUP OF COMPANIES.
Bogra town also has an importance in terms of transport in northern Bangladesh, as it's situated at the centre. Very close to the town there is a place called Mahasthangarh which was the earliest capital city of Bangladesh, formerly known as Pundravardhana. This place is considered to be sacred by Buddhists, Muslims and Hindus alike and is visited by tourists from all over Bangladesh throughout the year.
Former president of Bangladesh Ziaur Rahman and Muhammad Ali Bogra a former Prime Minister of Pakistan both were born in the distric
Thana(Upazilas):Bogra has 12 Subdistricts (Upazilas):
1.Adamdighi
2.Bogra Sadar
3.Dhunat
4.Dupchanchia
5.Gabtali
6.Kahaloo
7.Nandigram
8.Sahajanpur
9.0Sariakandi
10.Sherpur
11.Shibganj
12.Sonatala
The history says it was the oldest city of Bengal in the Great Emperor Ashoka's India. He conquered the Bengal (Bongo) and founded this old city called Pundra Bardhan. It was famously written in famous ancient travellers of that time[citation needed].
This is also famous for Prafulla Chaki birth place.
An ancient engraved stone believed to be of Gupta era was discovered from the bank of a pond near Sura Masjid at Ghoraghat Upazila in Dinajpur in October 2008
Recent development
In the recent years there has been a significant development in town infrastructure. with new advanced urban planning. The town roads have been restructured and widened and telecommunications have greatly improved within the city. Gas connection through buried pipes has been set up. In recent years, red chili production in Bogra has taken a large shape, for which many companies like Square, Acme, BD Food are collecting chili from as many as 12 centers of Bogra. The business turnover has crossed 100 crore.[2] Hotel Naz Garden' http://www.hotelnazgarden.com/, is the most recent development in the area of tourism. It is luxurious 4-star hotel with International Standards and approved by the ICC. Banking in Bogra has significantly expanded with the branch expansion of private and specialized banks such as Standard Chartered Bank, Dutch Bangla Bank, BRAC Bank and so on.[3] Furthermore, online banking, ATM and modern banking facilities have been introduced.[3] Bogra is undergoing industrialization and urbanization. There are many IT and software, technology and computer services companies in Bogra and more companies are launching business here.[4] Grameen Group and Groupe Danone, a French company, entered into a joint venture named Grameen Danone and set up a nutritious yogurt project in Bogra in 2008.[5] The project aims to produce 500,000 pots of yogurt by the end of 2009.[6] Bogra is home to country's largest foundry industry. Irrigation pump, tube-well and other metal castings produced in Bogra are exported to West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Bhutan and the amount of export is increasing.[7] Most of the city's workforce is involved in agriculture (29.95%), agricultural (12.53%), commerce (18.11%), service (15.62%), transport (6.66%), wage laborer (2.2%) and others (14.93%).[
Education
There are numerous educational institutes. Bogra Zilla School is the most famous among them. Bogra Zilla School is situated at the centrer of the Bogra town (Saathmathha). It was established back in 1853. The Government girls' high school is popularly known as Victoria Memorial(VM) girls high school. It has the biggest college in the north Bengle region named Govt. Azizul Haque College which is under the National University. A large medical college & hospital named Shaheed Ziaur Rahman medical college and Hospital, equipped with adnavced facilities has been started recently. For technical hands, nevertheless, there is a famous polytechnic institute. Bogra Cantt. Public School & College MIDSENCE is also a high ranked institution. SOS Hermann Gmeiner College and the A.P.Bn Public School & College is another notable institution. The most famous English Version educational institution (under NCTB) in North Bengal region named "Millenium Scholastic School & College (MSSC) is situated in Bogra. Its former name was Blooming Bud. The institution is situated beside Jahangirabad Cantonment and was established in 1998. Also Bogra Polytechnic institute and Institute of Information Technology Bogra(IITB) on the Site of Police Line in Latifpur are noteworthy.
Culture
File:Hotel Naz Garden- Bogra (Silimpur, Bogra)
Tourism & Business Hotel [[File:[9]]]in Bogra
Bogra has stronger cultural tradition than most other districts of northern Bangladesh. It has its own own cultural identity along with dialect. The district has many tourist attractions. As a consequence, many hotels have been established in this area. Among them Akboria Grand Hotel[10] is the most famous. Akboria offers quality service with minimum cost and maximum comfort- overall, a perfect stop for tourists from different countries. Currently Akboria has 17 departments; besides lodging it has several branches as Akboria Plus, Akboria Auto-Biscuit factory, Akboria Misty Mela Chinese restaurant, Akboria Admin Cafe, Akboria Heartland Cafe, Akboria Hospital Cafeteria and many others. Hotels like Hotel Naz Garden http://www.hotelnazgarden.com/, Hotel Royal Palace, Hotel Sunview, Hotel Safeway, Hotel Siesta are also worth mentioning. Major tourist attractions include Mahasthangarh, landmarks in Bogra include the Bogra Nawab Bari Museum and amusement park and the Akboria restaurant. This city has a number of special dishes such as doi (sweet yoghurt), kotkotee (sweet pretzel), etc. It also famous for red chilies and potatoes. Programs are arranged in special occasions in due manner and festivity.[11] Bogra has a strong cultural affinity to Baul, Marfati, Lalon and Sufi music.[12] There are a number of local newspapers and journals in Bogra. The Daily Korotoa and Daily Aaj O Agamikal are two main local newspapers.[13]
Tourism
Mahasthangarh, the earliest urban archaeological site so far discovered in Bangladesh is located in Bogra. The village Mahasthan in Shibganj thana of Bogra District contains the remains of an ancient city which was called Pundranagara or Paundravardhanapura in the territory of Pundravardhana.[14][15][16] This place is considered to be sacred by Buddhists, Muslims and Hindus alike. Another tourist attraction is the Goku Medh. Gokul Medh an excavated mound in the village of Gokul under Bogra Sadar Upazila, about two km southwest of mahasthan citadel.[17] Excavations in 1934-36 by NG Majumdar revealed a gigantic shrine or sputa plinth built in the terraced cellular style of construction. "Behular Bashor Ghar" which very near to Mahasthangar is a popular place for the tourists. Tourists from all over Bangladesh visit this place throughout the year. Nawab Palace (used as Neelkuthi during the British period) and Jaina Temple are two eminent archaeological sights located in Bogra. The only 4 star hotel in Rajshahi division, Hotel Naz Garden is situated at the heart of Bogra city.[18][19]
Notable people from Bogra
Khademul Bashar, Air Vice-Marshal, Sector Commander and Chief, Bangladesh Airforce
Muhammad Ali Bogra, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, 1953–1955
M. R. Akhtar Mukul, author
Ziaur Rahman, former president of Bangladesh
Shimul Zaman, Singer
Md. Siddiqur Rahman,[20] Chairman, AKBORIA GROUP OF COMPANIES.
Md. Khossain Ali Dulal,[21] Director, AKBORIA GROUP OF COMPANIES.
Tazumuddin Upazila
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| Tazumuddin Upazila |
Geography
Tazumuddin is located at 22.4167°N 90.8486°E . It has 20,444 units of house hold and total area 512.92 km².
Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Tazumuddin has a population of 116,822. Males constitute are 51.94% of the population, and females 48.06%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 51,881. Tazumuddin has an average literacy rate of 27% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1
Administrative
Tazumuddin has 5 Unions/Wards, 63 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 91 villages.
Manpura Upazila
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| Manpura Upazila |
Geography
Manpura is located at 22.2986°N 90.9792°E . It has 8959 units of house hold and total area 373.19 km².
Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Manpura has a population of 51361. Males constitute are 51.63% of the population, and females 48.37%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 20940. Manpura has an average literacy rate of 21.3% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]
Administrative
Manpura has 3 Unions/Wards, 22 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 33 villages.
Lalmohan Upazila
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| Lalmohan Upazila |
Geography
Lalmohan is located at 22.3211°N 90.7472°E . It has 44967 units of house hold and total area 396.24 km².
Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Lalmohan has a population of 252497. Males constitute are 50.76% of the population, and females 49.24%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 112884. Lalmohan has an average literacy rate of 35.3% (7+ years), and the national average of 56.4% literate
Administrative
Lalmohan has 9 Unions/Wards, 55 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 76 villages.
Daulatkhan Upazila
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| Daulatkhan Upazila |
Geography:Daulatkhan is located at 22.6069°N 90.7358°E . It has 29,233 households. The total area 316.99 km².
Demographics:As of 1991 Bangladesh census, Daulatkhan has a population of 153458. Males constitute are 52.54% of the population, and females 47.46%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 69112. Daulatkhan has an average literacy rate of 24.5% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]
Administrative:Daulatkhan has 9 Unions/Wards, 47 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 27 villages.
Char Fasson Upazila
Char Fasson Upazila: is an Upazila of Bhola District in the Division of Barisal, Bangladesh.
Geography:Charfasson is located at 22.1847°N 90.7625°E . It has 63740 units of house hold and total area 1106.31 km².
Demographics:As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Charfasson has a population of 342038. Males constitute are 51.49% of the population, and females 48.51%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 148319. Charfasson has an average literacy rate of 25.5% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]
Administrative:
Charfasson has 10 Unions/Wards, 71 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 75 villages. G
Geography:Charfasson is located at 22.1847°N 90.7625°E . It has 63740 units of house hold and total area 1106.31 km².
Demographics:As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Charfasson has a population of 342038. Males constitute are 51.49% of the population, and females 48.51%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 148319. Charfasson has an average literacy rate of 25.5% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]
Administrative:
Charfasson has 10 Unions/Wards, 71 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 75 villages. G
Burhanuddin Upazila
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| Burhanuddin Upazila |
Geography:Boarhanuddin is located at 22.5000°N 90.7217°E . It has 37413 units of house hold and total area 284.67 km².
Demographics:As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Burhanuddin has a population of 208478. Males constitute are 51.13% of the population, and females 48.87%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 94581. Burhanuddin has an average literacy rate of 21.2% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]
Administrative:
Burhanuddin has 9 Unions/Wards, 57 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 52 villages.
Bhola Sadar Upazila
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| Bhola Sadar Upazila |
GeographyBhola Sadar is located at 22.6903°N 90.6525°E . It has 62042 units of house hold and total area 413.16 km².
DemographicsAs of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Bhola Sadar has a population of 351674. Males constitute are 51.94% of the population, and females 48.06%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 160353. Bhola Sadar has an average literacy rate of 25.8% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]
AdministrativeBhola Sadar has 16 Unions/Wards, 123 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 123 villages. Contact: 01723 316971, 01973 316971 (EMON AHAMMAD)
Bhola District
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| Bhola District |
Subdistricts:Bhola district comprises the following upazilas:
1.Bhola Sadar Upazila
2.Burhanuddin Upazila
3.Char Fasson Upazila
4.Daulatkhan Upazila
5.Lalmohan Upazila
6.Manpura Upazila
7.Tazumuddin Upazila
Places of interest:
Bhola Shishu Park
Charfashion College
Dhaligour Nagar High School
Bhola Bus Stand
Bhorhanuddin hallypath
Monpura (Natural seenary)
Religion:Muslim: 98.5%, Hindu: 1.2%, other: 1.3.
Bancharampur Upazila
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| Bancharampur Upazila |
Geography:
Bancharampur is located at 23.7778°N 90.8083°E . It has 43987 units of house hold and total area 219.38 km².
Demographics:
As of the 2010 Bangladesh census, Bancharampur has a population of 358371. Males constitute are 50.93% of the population, and females 49.07%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 120882. Bancharampur has an average literacy rate of 50.9% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4%literate.it is generally believed its people are becoming more and more educated. [1]
Administrative:
Bancharampur has 31 Unions/Wards, 78 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 129 villages.
Akhaura Upazila
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| Akhaura Upazila |
Geography:Akhaura is located at 23.8833°N 91.2166°E . It has 18783 units of house hold and total area 99.28 km².
Demographics:As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Akhaura has a population of 112982. Males constitute are 51.45% of the population, and females 48.55%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 53633. Akhaura has an average literacy rate of 31.6% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]
Administrative:Akhaura has 5 Unions/Wards, 102 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 125 villages.
Kasba Upazila
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| Kasba Upazila |
Geography:Kasba is located at 23.7333°N 91.1667°E . It has 40901 units of house hold and total area 209.76 km².
Demographics:As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Kasba has a population of 243833. Males constitute are 50.69% of the population, and females 49.31%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 112611. Kasba has an average literacy rate of 30.7% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]
Administrative:Kasba has 10 Unions/Wards, 153 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 236 villages. Kasba (Town) consists of 9 wards and 22 mahallas. The area of the town is 4.40 km2. It has a population of 15726; male 50.09%, female 49.91%; population density per km2 3574. Literacy rate among the town people is 43.4%.
Administration Kasba thana was established in 1908 and was turned into an upazila in 1983. The upazila consists of 10 union parishads, 160 mouzas and 236 villages.
Archaeological heritage and relics Sree Sree Anandamoye Ashram at Kheora (seventeenth century), Bara Mosque at Kuti (eighteenth century).
Historical events The ancient name of Kasba was Kailapar. During the Muslim rule in India it was named Kasba. Once Kasba was the temporary capital of Tripura State. It is believed that the king of Tripura established capital at Kasba after his defeat by the king of Kachhara. There are many archaeological relics of the time of the kings of Tripura. Dharma Saagar and Kalyan Saagar were excavated during the reigns of King Dharma Manikya and King Kalyan Manikya respectively. During the War of Liberation the biggest battle-field of Sector 2 was at Kasba. In a battle between the freedom fighters and the Pak army at Kellapathar near Saldandir of Kasba 49 freedom fighters were killed.
Marks of the War of Liberation Graves of 12 freedom fighters at Lakshmipur and 49 freedom fighters at Kellapathar; memorial monument at Lakshmipur and Kellapathar.
Population 243833; male 50.69%, female 49.31%; Muslim 94.59% Hindu 5.40% and others 0.01%.
Religious institutions Mosque 267, temple 4, sacred place 1.
Literacy and educational institutions Average literacy 30.7%; male 37.2% and female 24.1%. Educational institutions: college 7, high school 32, madrasa 13, government primary school 82, non-government primary school 58. Noted educational institutions: Kasba Government High School (1899), Kuti Atal Bihari High School (1918). Kheora Anandamayee High School (1975).
Cultural organisations Public library 1, rural club 15, theatre group 2, cinema hall 2, women's organisation 5, playground 22. social organization many social organization in kasba Meda lalon satro songo (chairman MD Nazad hussain sarkar Manager:kasba Agrini bank) Locally published newspapers and periodicals Weekly Agnibina, fortnightly Sakaler Surya.
Main occupations Agriculture 49.32%, agricultural labourer 17.47%, wage labourer 2.81%, commerce 10.19%, service 8.38%, transport 2.32% and others 9.51%.
Land use Total cultivable land 14086.20 hectares; fallow land 50.59 hectares; single crop 22%, double crop 62% and treble crop 16%.
Land control Among the peasants 7% are landless, 37% small, 41% intermediate and 15% rich; cultivable land per head 0.6 hectare.
Value of land The market value of the land of the first grade is Tk 7000 per 0.01 hectare.
Main crops Paddy, jute, wheat, potato.
Extinct or nearly extinct crops Pulse and varieties of oil seeds.
Main fruits Mango, jackfruit, litchi, papaya, coconut and banana.
Fisheries, dairies, poultries Poultry 19, fishery 15 and hatchery 5.
Communication facilities Roads: pucca 50 km, semi pucca 15 km and mud road 237 km; railways 18 km.
Traditional transport Palanquin (extinct), bullock cart (nearly extinct), boat.
Manufactories Flour mill 2, rice mill 29, ice factory 6 and welding 9.
Cottage industries Bamboo work 125, goldsmith 29, blacksmith 26, wood work 70, potteries 14 and tailoring 174.
Mineral resources Salda gas field was discovered in 1996. Total reserve is 200 billion cft, recoverable reserve 140 billion cft. 11 billion cft has already been produced up to March 2000.
Hats, bazars and fairs Total number of hats and bazars are 35, most noted of which are Kasba, Muslimganj, Kuti and Gopinathpur; fairs: Chaumuhani Mela and Monkasai Mela.
Main exports Jute, paddy.
NGO activities Operationally important NGOs are asa, brac, grameen bank, Save the Children.
Health centres Upazila health complex 1, health and family welfare centre 4.
Source: http://banglapedia.search.com.bd/HT/K_0109.htm
Prominent educationalinstitutions:
shahpur afsar uddin high school.
jilani computer training center.
Deli Pataisher High School.
Kasba Govt Boys High School.
kasba Govt Girl's High school
Bayek High School
Moinpur High School.
Saber Sadat Public High School
Chandidwar High School
Kasba T. Ali College
Kasba Women College
Sayedabad College
Chargachh N.I. Bhuiyan College
Kuti Women College.
Kheora Anandamayee High School.
Jamsherpur High School
Naima Alam Women College
Kharera M High School
Kuti Girls High School
Kharera Govt. Primary School
Jamuna Govt. Primary School
Haji pur high school (shahid smaranika high school)
Chandaishar primary school (chandaishar monichunk badsha miah primary school)
monichunk primary school
mojlishpure primary school
kaimpour reg primary school
Kuti Atal Bihari High school
Genetic iit kasba(shimanta complex)
Shimrail High School
Sarail Upazila
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| Sarail Upazila |
Geography:Sarail is located at 24.0583°N 91.1250°E . It has 43854 units of house hold and total area 239.52 km².
Demographics:As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Sarail has a population of 254481. Males constitute are 50.32% of the population, and females 49.68%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 120249. Sarail has an average literacy rate of 22.6% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]
Administrative:Sarail has 10 Unions/Wards, 76 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 146 villages.
Nabinagar Upazila
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| Nabinagar Upazila |
Demographics:As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Nabinagar has a population of 5,12,522. Males constitute 50.56% of the population, and females 49.44%. The population of those aged 18+ is 274,748. Nabinagar has an average literacy rate of 59% (7+ years), while the national literacy rate averages 32.4%.[1]
Administrative:Nabinagar has 01 pouroshova, 21 Unions/Wards, 261 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 217 villages
Media:The Weekly Titasher Khabar is a local newspaper serving the Nabinagar Upizila region.
Geography:Nabinagar is located at 23.8833°N 90.9833°E. It has 63,691 households and a total area of 353.66 km².
Nasirnagar Upazila
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| Nasirnagar Upazila |
Geography:Nasirnagar is located at 24.2000°N 91.2097°E . It has 40917 units of house hold and total area 311.66 km².
Demographics:As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Nasirnagar has a population of 234090. Males constitute are 50.45% of the population, and females 49.55%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 114601. Nasirnagar has an average literacy rate of 19.3% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]
Administrative:Nasirnagar has 13 Unions/Wards, 100 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 129 villages.
Ashuganj
Ashuganj: 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. Zia Fertilizer Ltd is on the other side of Ashuganj. It produces chemical fertilizer for the country.
The area has experienced severe power shortages but a revamped project is being planned and implemented under Japanese Debt Relief Grant Aid.[1]
The city is known for its power plant which generates much of the electricity for the country especially for the capital city. Zia Fertilizer Ltd is on the other side of Ashuganj. It produces chemical fertilizer for the country.
The area has experienced severe power shortages but a revamped project is being planned and implemented under Japanese Debt Relief Grant Aid.[1]
Brahmanbaria Sadar Upazila
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| Brahmanbaria Sadar Upazila |
Geography:Brahmanbaria Sadar is located at 23.9528°N 91.1167°E. It has 109,067 households and total area 495.85 km2 (191 sq mi).
Demographics:As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Brahmanbaria Sadar has a population of 659449. Males constitute are 51.38% of the population, and females 48.62%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 312696. Brahmanbaria Sadar has an average literacy rate of 30.1% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]
Administrative:Brahmanbaria Sadar has 31 Unions/Wards, 379 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 398 villages
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Barnmanbaria
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| Barnmanbaria |
Geography:Brahmanbaria district is located at the east-central region of Bangladesh. It has a total area of 1927.11 km². Brahmanbaria is bounded by Kishoreganj District and Habiganj District on the north, Comilla District on the south, Habiganj District and Tripura State, India on the east and Meghna River, Kishoreganj District, Narsingdi District and Narayanganj District on the west.
The geography of the district is characterized by low-lying land with small hills and hillocks of red soil. Annual highest average temperature is 34.3 °C and lowest 12.7 °C. Total annual rainfall is 2551 mm. The main rivers of the district are the Meghna River, the Titas River,Buri and Haora.[1]
Administrative units:Brahmanbaria district is divided into eight Upazillas (previously known as Thanas) as below:[2]
1.Brahmanbaria Sadar Upazila
2.Ashuganj Upazila
3.Nasirnagar Upazila
4.Nabinagar Upazila
5.Sarail Upazila
6.Kasba Upazila
7.Akhaura Upazila
8.Bancharampur Upazila
9.Bijoynagar Upazila(new)creat-dec 2010
The current District and Sessions Judge is Mr. A.F.M. Mostafa, Chief Judicial Magistrate is Mr. Shafiul Azam, DC is Mr. Md. Abdul Mannan, SP is Mr.Md. Mukhlesor Rahman.
Parliament constituencies:There are six Jatiyo Shangshad constituencies in Brahmanbaria district. These constituencies and the current Members of Parliament are:[3]
Natioanl seat no 243 Brahmanbaria 1 (Current MP Mohammad Sayedul Haq)
Natioanl seat no 244 Brahmanbaria 2 (Current MP Ziaul Haque Mridha)
Natioanl seat no 245 Brahmanbaria 3 (Current MP R.A.M. Obaydul Muktadir Chowdhury)
Natioanl seat no 246 Brahmanbaria 4 (Current MP Mohammed Shah Alam)
Natioanl seat no 247 Brahmanbaria 5 (Current MP Shah Zikrul Ahmad)
Natioanl seat no 248 Brahmanbaria 6 (Current MP A B Tajul Islam)
Culture:Brahmanbaria has a rich tradition of nurturing art, education and culture. It is often figuratively called the cultural capital of Bangladesh. To the field of literature the contributions of Adyta Mallavarman, Jotirindra Nandi, Abdul Kadir, Fazal Shahabuddin are remarkable. The town also represents a rich tradition of musical endeavor. Ustad Allauddin Khan, the great musical talent of the sub continent and the father of 'Maihar Gharana' of Classical Indian music, was born in this district in 1862.[4]
Others who contributed to the arena of music from Brahmanbaria significantly are: Ustad Fakir (Tapas) Aftab Uddin Khan, Ustad Ayet Ali Khan, Ustad Ali Akbor Khan, Ustad Bahadur Hussain Khan, Ustad Abed Hussain Khan, Ustad Khadem Hussain Khan, Ustad Raja Hussain Khan, Amar Paul, Ustad Khurshid Khan, Subal Das, Syed Abdul Hadi and Ustad Afjalur Rahman. Ustad Ayet Ali Khan established the Alauddin Music College in Brahmanbaria in 1957 and Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin established the Alauddin Sangitayan in 1975. Mohorshee Monomohan Dutta is also a remarkable name for his "Molaya" music. Sachin Dev Burman (better known as SD Burman), the renowned musician of the sub-continent, spent some time in Brahmanbaria. Mr. Umesh Chandra Roy was one of the greatest musicians of Alauddin Music institute.
Al Mahmud, one of the leading poets of modern Bengali, was born in Brahmanbaria in 1936.[5][6]
History:Brahmanbaria was a part of Samatata Janapada of the ancient Bengal. The first and temporary capital of Isa Khan was at Sarail, located at 10 km north of Brahmanbaria Town. During the Mughal era, Brahmanbaria was famous for producing quality cloth Muslin.
Brahmanbaria was made one of the 3 Sub-divisions of Comilla District by the British rulers in 1860.[1] Brahmanbaria Municipality was established in 1868. It became part of East Pakistan in 1947 which eventually became independent Bangladesh in 1971.
During the 19th century, Brahmanbaria produced great nationalist leaders like Nawab Syed Shamsul Huda, who became president of All India Muslim League in 1921, and Barrister Abdur Rasul a front ranking leader of Indian National Congress. When the swadeshi movement began in the wake of the partition of Bengal (1905), Brahmanbaria born revolutionary Ullaskar Datta (Aviram) was convicted for throwing bomb and was deported to the Andamans. On 14 December 1931 Suniti Chowdhury, Shanti Ghosh and Gopal Deb killed the then District magistrate CCB Stevens at his residence by gunshot. During the peasant movement in 1930, Congress leader Abdul Hakim asked the peasants to stop payment of taxes. During the no-rent movement, four civilians were killed when the British soldiers indiscriminately fired on civilians.
Upon encouragement of Oli Ahad, a pioneer Language Movement leader who hailed from Brahmanbaria, the movement obtained momentum in this district in 1952.[7]
Bir Sreshtho Mostafa Kamal obtained martyrdom in an encounter at Daruin of Akhaura during the War of Independence in 1971.[8] The graveyard of this hero is situated at Mogra. Intellectual, freedom fighter, general secretary- east Pakistan labor federation , sheed (late) abm abdur rahim born here on 1st January, 1935 Mullah Bari, village Ghatiara, union Bashudeb, police station & district Brahmmanbaria. Pakistan army arrest abm abdur rahim , his work palace ujalla match factory, postogola Dhaka 5th may 1971, when he addressing secret meeting his work place with his stuff, worker & local leader about participate liberation war as a freedom fighter for independent Bangladesh. Pakistan army convicted him as a state-enemy. They start a Police case as state-enemy against abm rahim at tejgon police station same day. He couldn’t come bake from Pakistani army’s custody. After liberation Bangabandhu shekh mojibar rahman wrote a later Rahims family with sorrow & he gives money his wife. Bangladesh postal department published postal stamp as his honor.Bangla academy published a book “srimty ‘71” part 4 by edited by Rashid haydar
Newspaper:Locally published newspapers and periodicals Daily Brahmanbaria (1992) which has been published by Md. Nurul Hossain. Daily Pratibedan (1993), Daily Ajker Halchal (1997), Daily Titas Kantha (1999), Daily Samatat Barta (2000), Daily Dindarpan (2000); Md. Nurul Hossain also published Weekly Titas, Weekly Penbridg (1999), Fortnightly Charch (1997); Periodicals- Sahitya Academy Patrika, Nasirnagar Barta, Sarail Barta, Muktaprabaha; extinct- Bangabandhu (1875, Kalikachha), Usha (1893), Hira (1894), Sudhakar (nineteenth century), Santan (1913), Palli Pradip (1920, Kalikachha), Al Bushra (1921), Prajabandhu (1920), Chunta Prakash (1926), Tripura Prakash (1301 BS), Rayat Bandhu (1929, Kalikachha), Jayanti (nineteenth century), Sebak (1957), Parichaya (1964), Samaj (1966), Pari (1966), Vhela (1967), Tridhara (1967), Pratinidhi (1970), Pratibedan (1979), Renessa (1988), Belaseshe (1992, Sarail).shusil shomajer dak(akhaura)
Cultural organisations:Club 89, public library 9, cinema hall 16, womem's organisation 80, community centre 8, Shilpakala Academy 1, Shishu Academy 1, Museum 1, theatre stage 1, theatre group 8, opera party (extinct) 20, circus party 1, puppet-show party 10, literary society 20, cooperative society 832 and playground 85. Noted cultural organisations: BGFC Officers' Club, Brahmanbaria Public Library, Brahmanbaria Archives Museum, Town Hall (Ustad Alauddin Khan Municipal Auditorium), Royal Star Circus, Royal Bina Opera, Sahitya Academy. For more information visit [2]
Economy:Main occupations: Agriculture 44.79%, agricultural labourer 15.82%, wage labourer 3.13%, commerce 12.26%, service 6.8%, fishing 2.02% and transport 1.85%, weaving 2.39% and others 10.94%.
Land Use: Total cultivable land 1,522.80 km²; fallow land 7 km²; single crop 28.38%, double crop 53.95% and triple crop land 17.67%; land under irrigation 55.31%.
Land Control: Among the peasants 11% are landless, 61% small, 24% intermediate and 4% rich; cultivable land 700 m² per head.
Main crops: Rice, jute, wheat, mustard seed, potato, onion, garlic, chili, pulses, brinjal and Kakrol.
Main Fruits: Mango, jackfruit, blackberry, papaya, coconut, guava, lemon and banana.
Manufacturing plants: Fertiliser factory, flour mills, rice mills, ice factory, oil mill, saw mill, welding, etc. Zia Fertilizer, the biggest fertilizer factory of Bangladesh is located by the bank of Meghna at Ashuganj, which is a major trade centre of rice in the eastern part of Bangladesh.
Electric Power: Ashuganj Tap Bidyut Kendra(Power centre)located in the bank of Meghna,is the major power generation centre for capital Dhaka.Main raw material for this plant is Titas gas.
Minerals: Titas Gasfield is located at the outskirts of Brahmanbaria town. This field was discovered in 1962. As per latest official re-estimation, total recoverable gas reserve of Titas gas field is 4,740 billion cubic feet (134 km3). Commercial gas production from this field was commenced in 1968 and till August 31, 2006 total 2,581.162 billion cubic feet (7.30904×1010 m3) gas has been produced. The wells are spread (surface location) at 6 (six) different locations stretched over about 8 km distance. At present maximum 475 million cubic feet (13,500,000 m3) of gas is produced daily and supplied to the transmission pipelines of Titas Gas Transmission & Distribution Co. Ltd. (TGTDCL) and Gas Transmission Company Ltd. (GTCL). Condensate produced (540 bbl (86 m3) per day on an average) with gas as by-product is fractionated into MS (Petrol) and HSD(Diesel) through two fractionation plants and the products are being supplied to Padma Oil Company Ltd. Saldanodi Gas field is another gas field sitiuated in Kasba.It also plays an important contribution in national economy.This is launched by BAPEX.Meghna Gas Field is another Gas field of Brahmanbaria.
Cottage Industries: The district is famous for the production of cotton fabrics. In the nineteenth century, Tanjeb, a fine quality muslin, used to be produced in Sarail. Hats, made of cane, are being produced at Radhika from the British period. Since Brahmanbaria has a rich tradition of boat race, boats are being made at Champaknagar.
Communications:Communicational facilities of Brahmanbaria district are :
Roads - pucca (paved) 266 km, semi pucca 86 km and mud road 1629 km;
Waterways 131- nautical miles;
Railways- 71 km.
Brahmanbaria Station,renovated in 2004, is one of the busiest Railway Stations in the Dhaka-Chittagong and Dhaka-Sylhet line. Akhaura Junction is the biggest railway junction in the eastern part of Bangladesh.
Prominent Educational Institutions:
Brahmanbaria Govt. College, Brahmanbaria web:www.bgc.edu.bd >> [5]
Brahmanbaria Govt. Women's College, Brahmanbaria
Kazi Shafiqul Islam Degree College, Islampur
Nabinagar Government College, Nabinagar
T.Ali College, Kasba
Alhaj Harun Al Rashid Degree College, Shuhilpur.
Brahmanbaria High School web:www.bhsbd.info >> [6]
Annada Govt. High School, Brahmanbaria
Government Model Girls' High School, Brahmanbaria
Sabera Sobhan Girls' High School, Brahmanbaria
Ideal Residential School & College, Brahmanbaria
Niaz Mohammad High School, Brahmanbaria
Kuti Atal Bihari High School, Kuti
Sarail Annada High School, Sarail
Kheora Anandamoyi High School
Kalikacchha Pathshala High School
Raiway Government High School, Akhaura
Nabinagar Pilot High School, Nabinagar
Suhilpur Islamia Dakhil Madrashah,Suhilpur
Bakail High School
Tamiz Uddin High School, Chandapur.
Bodhal High School, Bodhal.
Shohata Adarsha Girls High School, Shohata.
Places of interest:
Deity at Kal Bhairab Temple, Medda (Early 19th century)
Jame Mosque of Sarail (1662)
Shrine(Mazar) of Kella Shahid at Akhaura (Early 18th century)
Tomb of Hazrat Syed Kazi Mahmud Shah (R)at Kazipara (Early 19th century)
Tofael-Azam Memorial Tower at the City Centre (1958)
Sree Sree Anandamoyi Asrom, Kheora, Kasba
Tomb of Birsrestha Mustafa Kamal, Akhaura
Bangladesh UK friendship Bridge, Ashuganj
Arphail Sagardighi Mosque & Twin Graves (sixteenth century), Sarail
Arphannesa Mosque,Sarail(1662)
Bhadughar Shahi Mosque,Bhadurghar(1084 AH)
Satidaha Temple (Biddakut), Nabinagar
Hatir Pool (Elephant Bridge),Baraiura
Shrine of Hazrat Shah Rahat Ali, Soyfullahkandi, Banchharampur.
Shohata Jame Mosque (Most Beautiful & Old 1947)
Wazirpur Upazila
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| Wazirpur Upazila |
Geography:Wazirpur is located at 22.8111°N 90.2444°E . It has 44480 households and a total area of 248.35 km².
DemographicsAs of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Wazirpur has a population of 227115. Males constitute are 50.8% of the population, and females 49.2%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 114254. Wazirpur has an average literacy rate of 47.7% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[1]
Administrative:Wazirpur has 9 Unions/Wards, 118 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 117 villages.
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