About Brahmanbaria District, Bangladesh
Brahmanbaria district is located in the eastern part of Bangladesh. Once the region was a part of Samatat state. Later it was included in Tripura district in 1790. The first and temporary capital of Isa Khan was at Sarail, 10 km north of Brahmanbaria Town. Swadeshi movement (1905), Peasant movement (1930) No-rent movement, War of Liberation Movement (1971) etc are the remarkable chapters of the region. Brhamanbaria was promoted as a municipality in 1869. After the liberation of Bangladesh Current Brahmanbaria was declared as a district in 15 February 1984. Before, the region was included in Comilla district. The Geo position of the district is between 23˚29’ to 24˚16’ North latitudes and between 90˚39’ to 91˚21’ east longitude.
Why is Brahmanbaria District Famous For?
Historically Brahmanbaria district was famous for 'Moslin' (Super fine thin cloth) in Mughal era. Now a days Brahmanbaria is famous for Chandramukhi Sweets (Milk based sweetmeat)
Famous Persons from Brahmanbaria District
Famous persons born in Brahmanbaria district are- Addyata Mollobormon (Novelist), Ostad Ayet Ali Kha (Musical Talent), Ostad Alauddin Kha (Musical Talent), Nawab Syed Shamsul Huda, Samaul Hoque (Poet), Ostad Khadem Hossain Kha (Music Personality), Haralal Roy (Writer), Ma Anyandamoye, Sayed Samsul Huda (Educationist), Oli Ahad (Language Fighter), Al Mahmud (Poet), Ali Imam (Literate Personality), Sayad Abdul Hadi (Singer), Safic Rehman (Editor), Subol Das (Composer), Alamgir (Film Actor), Abdul Kadir (Poet) etc.
Tourist attractions in Brahmanbaria District
Tourist attractions in brahmanbaria district are- Titas Gas Field, Graveyard of Birshresta Mostafa Kamal, Kasba Kollapathar Somadhi, Faruque Park, Graveyard of Kallishid (R), Home of Ostad Alauddin Kha, Hatirpul, Home of Biplobi Ullash Datta, Gonga Sagor, Meghna Bridge, Ashugonj Power Station, Jadughor Sahi Mosque, Haripur Landlord Palace etc.
Brahmanbaria District Bordered By-
Brahmanbaria District is bordered by Kishoreganj and Habiganj district to the north, Comilla district to the south, Habiganj district and Tripura (Indian State) to the east, The Meghna River and a part of Kishoreganj, Narayanganj and Narsingdi districts to the west.
Brahmanbaria District Administration
The area of Brahmanbaria is 1881.20 Sq Km. It is under Chittagong Division. There are 04 Municipalities in Brahmanbaria named Brahamanbaria, Ashugonj, Nabinogor and Kasba. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Brahmanbaria district is 09, named- Brahamanbaria, Akhaura, Kosba, Bangarampur, Sarail, Nabinagor, Nasirnogor, Ashugonj and Bijoy Nagor containing 100 Unions, 900 Mauzas and 1323 Villages.
Brahmanbaria District Population Data
The total population of Brahmanbaria district is 33,06,563 (Male- 15,38,262 and Female- 17,68,145), sex ratio is 93:100, population density 1758/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.40%. The Literacy Rate of Brahmanbaria district is 72.12%, School attendance rate is 77.39% for 5 to 24 years age group.
Rivers in Brahmanbaria
Rivers flow through Brahmanbaria district are- Meghna, Titas, Shalda, Hawra, Pagla, Putia, Sonai, Hawra, Ropa, Buri, Bizna, Balua, Bolak, Dholbanga etc.
Agro Products from Brahmanbaria
Agro products grow in plenty in Brahmanbaria District are- Paddy, Jute, Mastered, Onion, Garlic, Pulses, Pine-Apple, Vegetables etc.
Other Important Data: The postal code of Brahmanbaria district is 3500 and NWD Code is 0851. Total Parliament seat in Brahmanbaria is 06. During the liberation war, Brahmanbaria was under Sector Number 02 & 03. Average rainfall of the district is 78.06 cm urbanization rate of the district is 15.79%. Average rainfall of the region is 187 cm.