About Moulvibazar District, Bangladesh

Moulvibazar District, Bangladesh

Moulvibazar district is located in the north- eastern borderline of Bangladesh. Maulvibazar subdivision was established in 1882 as the name of south Sylhet under Sylhet district and was turned into a district on 22 February 1984. The region was named after Hazrat Shah Mustafa (R) in 1960. Vanubal Peasant Movement (1307), The Sipahi Revolt (1857), Anti British Movement, Kilafat Conference (1921), The Nankar Movement (1931-1931), Haor Karaiya Movement (1968-1969) etc are the remarkable chapters of the region. The physiography of the region was seriously changed due to the devastating earthquake on 12 July 1897. The Geo position of the district is between 24˚10’ to 24˚35’ North latitudes and between 90˚35’ to 91˚20’ east longitude.

Moulvibazar District Bordered By-

Maulvibazar District is bordered by Sylhet district to the north, Tripura (Indian State) is to the south, Assam and Tripura states of India are to the east, Habiganj district is to the west.

How many Thana and Union in Moulvibazar district?

The area of Maulvibazar is 2799.38 Sq Km. It is under Sylhet Division. There are 05 Municipalities in Maulvibazar named Maulvibazar, Sreemongol, Kulaura, Barolekha and Kamolgonj. The number of Thana in Maulvibazar district is 07, named- Maulvibazar Sadar, Sreemongol, Kulaura, Rajnogor, Barlekha, Kamolgonj and Juri. There are 67 Unions, 899 Mauzas and 2015 Villages.

Why is Moulvibazar District Famous For?

Moulvibazar district is famous for Hakaluki-Haor. A number of tea garden located in the hilly area of Moulvibazar.

Famous Persons in Moulvibazar District

Famous Persons in Moulvibazar District are-Sayad Murtaza Ali (Multi-Linguist), Shiddique Ali, Abdul Mukit Chowdhury, Mofazzal Karim, Khan Bahadur Abdul Majid, Nawab Ali Amzad, M. Sayfur Rahaman (Politician), Justice Bodrul Islam, Abdus Shahid (Politician), Munshi Sadek Ali, Dr Rangalal Sen, Dr Asadur Rahaman, Sayad Mohshin Ali, Shirajul Islam, Sultan Monsur, M. A. Shahin, Gopinath Datta (one of Mohavarat Writers), Lila Datta Nag (First Female Student of DU) etc.

Tourist Attractions in Moulvibazar District

Tourist Attractions in Moulvibazar District are - Lawachara National Park, Madhabkunda Falls, Hakaluki Haor, Hail Haor, Rajnagor Pakhi Bari, Orange Gardens, The shrine of Shah Mustafa, Madhadpur Lake, Bilashchhara Lake, Kawa Lake, Bangladesh Tea Research Institute, Madhabpur Tea Garden Lake, Muraichora Eco Park, Barolekha Landscape, Monipuri Tribal, Komolarani Lake, Graveyard of Bir Shresta Shipahi Hamidur Rahaman etc.

Moulvibazar District Population Data

The total population of Maulvibazar district is 21,23,447 (Male- 10,20,732 and Female- 11,02,617), Sex ratio 99:100, Population Density 758.50/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.90%. The Literacy Rate of Maulvibazar district is 75.74%, School attendance rate is 81.00% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Rivers in Moulvibazar district 

Rivers flow throughout moulvibazar district are- Monu, Dholai, Sonai, Fanai, Gopala, Continala, Juri, Bilam etc.

Agro Products in Moulvibazar district

Agro products grow in Moulvibazar district are- Tea, Paddy, Betel Leaves, Betel Nut, Rubber, Pine Apple, Jack fruit, Orange etc.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Maulvibazar district is 3200 and NWD Code is 0861. Total Parliament seat in Maulvibazar is 04. During the liberation war, Maulvibazar was under Sector Number 04. Urbanization rate of the district is 10.84%. Total tea garden in Maulvibazar is 92. There are two gas field and 10 rubber garden in Maulvibazar. Maulvibazar achieved liberation on 06 December 1971.