Narayanganj District, Bangladesh

Narayanganj is the second largest river port of Bangladesh and the district was named after Bicon Lal Panday who is also known as Luxmi Narayan Thagure. In 1766, he leased the region from British east India Company. It is popularly known as the Dandy of East due to presence of a number of jute mills and just 16 Km away from the capital city Dhaka. Sitalakkhya River is flowing through Narayanganj. Narayanganj Munacipality is formed in September 08, 1876 and adorned as a subdivision in 1947. Narayanganj is promoted as a district in February 15, 1984. The area of current Narayanganj District is about 684.37 Sq Km. The weather is fairly moderate and the summer and winter are in the interval in the region. The average temperature of the district is 17.5° F. The amount of the annual average rainfall is 183 CM. The Geo position of the district is between 23°34’ to 24°15' North Latitude and between 90°27' to 90°59' East Longitude.

Narayanganj District Bordered By-

Narayanganj district is bordered by Narsingdi and Brahmanbaria to the north, Munshiganj district to the south, Comilla district to the East and Dhaka district to the west.

How many Thana and Union in Narayanganj District? 

Narayanganj is promoted as a city corporation. The first Mayor of Narayanganj city corporation is Shelina Hayat Ivee. It has 05 Municipality named Shiddhirgonj, Kadamrasul, Tarabo, Kanchon and Sonargaon. Narayanganj district has 05 Thana named Narayangonj Sadar, Bandar, Rupgonj, Araihazar and Sonargaon. There are 41 unions, 619 Maujas, and 1204 village outside of city corporation in Narayanganj district. 

Why is Narayanganj District Famous For?

Narayanganj district is specially famous for ‘Jamdani sharees’. Narayanganj region is known as Dandee of the east from British period for Jute industry. Now a days, thousands of industry such as garments, industrial area, small and medium factories plays a vital role in national economy. Besides, 20% of country's power is generated from Narayanganj area.

Famous Persons from Narayanganj District

Famous persons born in Narayanganj district are- Hasan Hafiz (Poet), Joti Basu (Politician), General Shafiullah (Freedom Fighter & Politician), Shamim Osman (Politician), Shakib Khan (Film Actor), Mohammad Waly Faysal (Soccer Player), Jahangir Alam (Cricketer), etc.

Tourist Attractions in Narayanganj District

Tourist Attractions in Narayanganj District are- Sonargaon, Hazigonj Fort, Kadam Rasul Dargah, Graveyard of Sultan Gias Uddin Azom Shah, Pach Bibi Mazar, Langolbondha, Narayanganj Riverport, Dockyard, Marine Academy, Adamjee EPZ, Sonakanda Fort, Mary-Enderson Floating Restaurant, Rashel Park of Murapara, Jinda Park of Rupgonj etc.

Narayanganj District Population

The population of Narayanganj 40,35,461, sex ratio: 107:100, Annual Growth Rate 2.50% and Population density 5897/ Sq Km.

Education related Data in Narayanganj District

The Literacy Rate of Narayanganj district is 79.24%, School Attendance rate is 83.47% for 5 to 24 years age group. There are 20 colleges (including 04 Govt colleges), 10 Higher secondary school, 126 High School (Including 02 Govt Schools), 13 Junior high School, 1425 Primary School including (425 Govt), 54 Madrasha, 01 Marine Institute and 04 Vocational Institute (including Govt- 02) in Narayanganj.

Rivers in Narayanganj District

Rivers flow throughout Narayanganj district are- Dhaleshari, Meghna, Shitalakha, Buriganga etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Wheat, Vegetables, Oil seeds, Mango, Guava, Banana etc.

Additional Data: The postal code of Narayanganj is 2400 and NWD code 02. The number of parliament seat in the district is 02 and during liberation war, Narayanganj was under Sector No-02 & 03.