Sylhet District Information

Sylhet District, Bangladesh

Sylhet district (Formerly Sri-hatta) is an ancient trading center located in the north- eastern part of Bangladesh. During the Sultan's period, the region was named “Jalalabad”. In the 14^Th century Yemeni Saint Hazrat Shah Jalal (R) conquered Sylhet and started campaign on Islam. Sylhet district was established on 3 January 1782. Until 1878 AD, the region was under Dhaka division. In the same year in 12 September, Sylhet was included in the newly created Assam Province. Up to 1947 (excepting 1905-1911, the Bangla Vanga Period) it was remain a part of Assam. At the time partition in 1947, it was attached to the East Pakistan and was included in the Chittagong Division as a result of Referendum. Nanakara Revolution, Anti British Movement (1857) etc are the remarkable chapters of the region. The greater Sylhet was divided into four new districts named Sylhet, Sunamganj, Habiganj and Maulvibazar in 1983-1984. On 1 August 1995, Sylhet was declared as the 6th division of Bangladesh consisting of the four districts of the greater Sylhet. The Geo position of the district is between 24˚40’ to 25˚11’ North latitudes and between 91˚38’ to 92˚30’ east longitude.

Sylhet District Bordered by

Sylhet District is bordered by Khasia-Jainta Hill tracts of Indian Border area to the north, Maulvibazar district to the south, Kachhar and Karimganj districts of Assam (India) to the east, Sunamganj district to the west.

Administration: The area of Sylhet is 3452.07 Sq Km. It is a Divisional Headquarter also. There is a city corporation; four Municipalities in Sylhet named Golapganj, Beani Bazar, Jakiganj and Kanaighat. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Sylhet district is 12, named- Shylet Sadar, Gopalgonj, Balagonj, Bishanath, Kanaighat, Fenjugonj, Jakigonj, Companigonj, Goainghat, Bianibazar and Jyntapur containing 102 Unions, 1554 Mauzas and 3206 Villages outside of metro area. 

Population Data of Sylhet District

The total population of Sylhet district is 3.857 million (Male- 17,93,858  and Female- 17,73,280), Population Density 1163/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 3.64%, tribal population 17,363.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Sylhet district is 76.43% School attendance rate is 59.48% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Sylhet district is 3100 and NWD Code is 0821. Total Parliament seat in Sylhet is 06. During the liberation war, Sylhet was under Sector Number 04 & 05. Urbanization rate of the district is 21.94%. Average rainfall of the region is 3334 mm. The reserve forest area of the district is 236.42 sq Km almost located in the north- eastern part of the district. Major tribes are Monipuri, Khashia, Chakma, Tripura, Patra, Sawtal, Garo, Lushai etc.

Rivers: Surma, Kushiara, Sonai, Piain, Bagra, Nawa, Shawla, Dhamalia, Monu, Baradal, Juri, Goain, Dholai, Longla, Khowai, Sutang, Madhabpur, Mahasing, Khangi, Vottokhal, Kalni, Jamalpur, Boraba, Lova, Bogapani, Dhariana, Jadukata, Gopla, Mogai, Rakti, Painda, Vera, Sari, Dhanu Baulai etc.

Agro Products of Sylhet District

Paddy, Tea, Orange, Mastered, Betel- Nut, Mango, Litchi etc.

Famous Personalities from Sylhet District

General M. A. G. Osmani (Commander General of Liberation War), Sayad Mujtaba Ali (Writer), Khirod Chandra Deb, Gurusaday Datta, Gobindra Chandra Deb, Bipin Chandra Paul, Abul Mal Abdul Muhit (Politician), Faruque Chowdhury, Major General Sadequar Rahaman Chowdhury, Dr M. A. Muktadir, Khan Bahadur Abdul Motin, Major General Azizur Rahaman, Major General Ezaz Ahmed, Inam Ahmed Chowdhury, Lie-u-ten-ant General Mashud Chowdhury, Shamser Mubin Chowdhury, C. M. Shafi Sami, Justice Amin Uddin Chowdhury etc.

 

Tourist Attractions in Sylhet District

The Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal and Shaparan (R), Osmani Museum, Sahjalal University, Osmani International Airport, Tilagarh Eco Park (Alutila), Parjatan Corporation, Dream Land (Theme Park), Adventure World (Amusement Park), Osmani Shishu Udyan, Manipuri Para, Kin Bridge, Malnichora Tea Gardens, Fenjugonj Fertilizer Factory, Shahi Eidgah, Gour Govinda Fort, Ali Amjad's Clock Tower, Rampasha, Shree Chaitanya Temple, Jainta Rajbari, M.C College, Haripur Gas and Oil Field, Jaflong, Jyntapur Royal Palace, North-East Medical College, Temple of Chaytannya Deb, Vadeswar Tagore House, Kylastila, Orange Orchard, Gorduar Tomb, Gayebi Mosque etc.

Tangail District Information

Tangail District, Bangladesh 

History of Tangail District

Tangail district is located in the central part of Bangladesh. There are various opinions about the naming of Tangail region. Renell showed the entire region as Atiya in his atlas published in 1778. Before 1866, there was no distinct local identity of the region. The name Tangail got familiarity when the sub- division headquarters transferred from Atiya to Tangail in 15 November 1870. The origin of the name Tangail is debatable by historians. Someone think that in the beginning of British era, Mr Tengue established a mill of Indigo between the Akurtakur and Shahbalia Mauzas and made narrow road (Aile) throughout the cultivable land. Civilian called it the Aile of Tengue Shaheb. The word Tangail came form it. Historian Khurram Hossain thinks that Saysta Khan rehabilitated Mughal civilians in the region to protect Freebooters. Their religious personalities of Mughal culture were called Tengaile in their own language. The word Tangail came from the Tengaile. 

The region was once under Kamrup ruled named “Vatir Mulluk’’. From 10^Th to the beginning of 11^Th century 120 years long the region was under Paul ruled. Historians think that Sultan Samsuddin Elias Shah (1301- 1322) firstly established Muslim ruled in this region. Kagmari Conference (1957), Sannyasi revolt (1850), Peasant revolt (1858) etc are the remarkable chapters of the region. In the British East India company period, Atiya was upgraded into a police station and in included in Mymensingh collectoriate. Almost all Mauza of current Tangail district was the Atiya police station. In 1869, the British government established Tan-Aile police station in Pardighulia under Atiya Mauza. This was then converted into Tangail. In Pakistan period in 08 March 1964, the then government decided to set up separate Tangail District and acquired 341 acres of land in 1968 and started building district headquarter. 01 December 1969, formerly Governor Mr S M Ahsan inaugurated Tangail District. Mr A N Kalimullah was the first DC of Tangail District. The Geo position of Tangail district is between 23˚59’50’’ to 24˚48’51’’ North latitudes and between 89˚48’50’’ to 90˚51’25’’ east longitude. During the liberation war Abdul Kader Siddique of Tangail independently leaded many successful military operations. His group was named Kaderia Bahiny named after its leader.

Tangail District Border

Tangail District is bordered by Jamalpur district to the north, Dhaka and Manikganj district to the south, Gazipur district to the east, Sirajganj district to the west.

Administration: The area of Tangail is 3414.35 Sq Km. It is under Dhaka Division. There are 09 Municipalities in Tangail named Tangail, Modhupur, Mirzapur, Gopalpur, Vuapur, Ghatail, Kalihati, Sakhipur, Bashail and Dhanbari. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Tangail district is 12, named- Tangail Sadar, Modhupur, Mirzapur, Gopalpur, Vuapur, Nagorpur, Shakhipur, Kalihati, Ghatail, Bashail, Delduar and Dhanbari containing 67 Unions, 564 Mauzas and 919 Villages. 

Tangail District Population Data

The population of Tangail district is 4.038 million (Male- 2305002 and Female- 2090982). Sex ratio is 95:100, Population Density 1188/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.00%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Tangail district is 69.75%  School attendance rate is 54.90% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Tangail district is 1900 and NWD Code is 0921. Total Parliament seat in Tangail is 08. During the liberation war, Tangail was under Sector Number 03 & 11. Urbanization rate of the district is 15.08%.

Rivers: Jamuna, Dhaleshari (Gajghata), Bongshi, Louhajong, Jugni, Jhenai, Khiru, Nanglai, Atrai etc.

Agro Products of Tangail District

Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, Wheat, Pulse, Oil seeds, Vegetable,  Pone-Apple, Mango, Jack fruit, Banana, Litchi etc.

Remarkable Personalities from Tangail District

Ali Sahan Shah Baba Adam Kasmiri, Moulavi Mohammad Maimuddin, Hemchandra, Wajed Ali Khan Panni, Sir Abdul Karim Gaznabi, Rajanikanta Guha, Mawlana Abdul Hamid Khan (Politician), Justice Abu Sayed Chowdhuri (Former President), Dr Alim Al Razi, Principle Ibrahim Kha (Literate Personality), M. N. Huda, Ranada Proshad Saha, Begum Fajilatun Nessa, PC Sarker (Magician), Dr Ashraf Shiddiki (Researcher), Mamunur Rashid (Play Personality), Rafique Azad (Writer), Samsul Hoque (Politician), Kader Shiddiki (Freedom Fighter and Politician), Tarapod Roy (Writer), Anupom Ghotok (Composer and Music Director) Lokman Hossain Fakir (Music Director) etc.

Tourist Places in Tangail District

Madhupur National Park, Karatia Landlord Home, Mirzapur Cadet College, Dokhla Rest House, Jamuna Resort, Alenga Resort, Kumudiny Hospital, Vharatoshari Homes, Jamuna Multi Purpose Bridge, Ghatail Sagordighi and Gupta Brindabon, Mawlana Bhashani Graveyard, Atia Jame Mosque, Atia Royal Palace, Dhonbari Royal Palace, Bangbandhu Multipurpose Bridge, Hindu Paul Temple, Sagor Lake, Ishamoti Lake, Police Training Center, Modhupur Temple, Upandra Sarobar, Nagpur Chowdhury Bari etc.

Thakurgaon District Information

Thakurgaon District, Bangladesh

Thakurgaon district is located in the north- western borderline of Bangladesh. With the initiative of a Tagore family, a police station was established nearby the current Thakurgaon Municipality during the East India Company period. The police station was named after them. Thakurgaon subdivision was established in 1860. At the time of Partition in 1947, three police station of Jalpaiguri district and a police station of Kochbihar (current 4 police station of Panchagarh except Atowary), Panchagrah started its new journey as a subdivision with total ten police stations. In 1981, Panchagrah subdivision was separated with Atowary, Panchagrah, Boda, Debiganj and Tetulia police station of Thakurgaon sub division. As a result the geography of Thakurgaon was limited with five police stations. Panchagrah sub division was turned into a district on 01 February 1984 with current five police station. Previously it was included with Dinajpur District.

Geographical Location of Thakurgaon District

* Coordinates: 26.033°N, 88.450°E

 

* Borders: It is bordered by India to the west and north, Panchagarh to the northwest, Dinajpur to the south, and Nilphamari to the east.

 

* Rivers: Key rivers include the Tangon, Nagar, and Kulik.

 

Administrative Divisions

* Upazilas (Sub-Districts): Thakurgaon Sadar, Pirganj, Ranishankoil, Haripur, and Baliadangi.

* Municipality: Thakurgaon Municipality.

 

Population

* The district has a diverse population comprising different ethnic groups and religions, including Bengali Muslims, Hindus, and some indigenous communities like the Santals.

 

Economy in Thakurgaon District

* Agriculture: The backbone of Thakurgaon's economy. Major crops include rice, wheat, maize, jute, and sugarcane. The district is also known for its production of fruits such as mangoes, litchis, and jackfruit.

* Industry: There are small-scale industries, including sugar mills and rice mills. The Thakurgaon Sugar Mills is a notable industrial establishment.

 

Education

* The district has a good number of educational institutions, including Thakurgaon Government College, Thakurgaon Polytechnic Institute, and several high schools.

 * Literacy rates have been improving due to government and non-government initiatives.

Culture

* Festivals: Like other parts of Bangladesh, Thakurgaon celebrates traditional festivals such as Durga Puja, Eid, and Nabanna (Harvest Festival).

 * Crafts: The district is known for its handicrafts and traditional weaving.

 

Transportation in Thakurgaon District

* Road: Well-connected by roads to other major districts.

 * Railway: There is a rail link connecting Thakurgaon to Dhaka and other parts of the country.

 * Air: The nearest airport is in Saidpur, approximately 50 kilometers away.

Tourist Attractions in Thakurgaon District

Thaguregaon Sugar Mill, Ranishagor Lake, Ranishankar Royal Palace, Haripur Royal Palace, Pirgonj Fun City, Senua Bridge, Gorakkhya Nath Temple and adjecent Kupa and Inscription, Haripur Royal Palace, Bolaka Park, Core of Ancient Building, Jagadal Royal Palace, Thakurgaon Power Plant, Tongnath Royal Palace, Old Air Port (Destroyed during the Second World War), Jomidar Mosjid at Shibganj, Jamalpur Jame Mosque, Surjapuri Ancient Mango Tree at Baliadangi, Ramrai Lake, Khunia Lake, Gorkoi Heritage, The river of Kulic, Khunia Dhighi Memorial, Harinmari Shibmondir, Gobinda Nagor Temple, Koram Khan Garh, Tangon Dam, Shapla Peala Lake, Bangla Garh, Malduar Royal Palace etc.

Thakurgaon is a peaceful and culturally vibrant district that showcases the essence of rural Bangladesh while steadily moving towards modernization.

 

Top 10 Beach View Cheap Hotels in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

 

Cox's Bazar, the longest unbroken sea beach in the world- 

-attracts millions of visitors each year. While luxury resorts dominate the scene, budget travelers can find affordable beach-view hotels that don't compromise on comfort. Here's a curated list of the top 10 budget-friendly hotels in Cox's Bazar offering stunning sea views.

 

1. Hotel Sea Crown

Located just steps from the beach, Hotel Sea Crown offers affordable rooms with mesmerizing ocean views. The hotel features an on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Its proximity to Laboni Beach makes it a prime choice for budget travelers.

Starting Price: $25 per night

Highlights: Beachfront location, rooftop views, in-house restaurant

 

2. Hotel The Cox Today

A popular budget option, this hotel provides comfortable accommodations with partial sea views. It boasts excellent service, a swimming pool, and a multi-cuisine restaurant, all at affordable rates.

Starting Price: $30 per night

Highlights: Swimming pool, family-friendly, close to local attractions

 

3. Praasad Paradise

Situated near Kolatoli Beach, Praasad Paradise offers affordable sea-view rooms with basic amenities. Its serene ambiance and proximity to the beach make it a great choice for peace-seekers.

Starting Price: $28 per night

Highlights: Spacious rooms, convenient location, quiet surroundings

 

4. Hotel Kollol by J&Z Group

A stone’s throw from the beach, Hotel Kollol offers budget rooms with spectacular views of the Bay of Bengal. The hotel is known for its friendly service and cleanliness.

Starting Price: $22 per night

Highlights: Excellent location, clean environment, 24-hour room service

 

5. Neeshorgo Hotel & Resort

Nestled close to Inani Beach, this affordable resort provides panoramic views of the sea. The property includes a small garden, making it ideal for families and couples.

Starting Price: $27 per night

Highlights: Scenic location, eco-friendly atmosphere, private balconies

 

6. Beach View Resort

As the name suggests, Beach View Resort offers rooms overlooking the pristine Cox’s Bazar coastline. The resort is an excellent budget-friendly option for solo travelers and families.

Starting Price: $20 per night

Highlights: Balcony with sea view, budget-friendly, near eateries

 

7. Seagull Hotel

A mid-range hotel with budget-friendly rooms, Seagull Hotel is a popular choice for its breathtaking beach views and central location. It also has a swimming pool for guests.

Starting Price: $35 per night

Highlights: Swimming pool, beachside garden, in-house restaurant

 

8. Hotel Cox Inn

Located near Laboni Beach, this budget hotel offers cozy accommodations with direct beach access. Its strategic location ensures you're close to restaurants and shops.

Starting Price: $18 per night

Highlights: Affordable rates, direct beach access, helpful staff

 

9. Unity Inn

This affordable hotel is a short walk from the main beach and provides simple yet comfortable rooms with sea views. The hospitable staff ensures a pleasant stay.

Starting Price: $15 per night

Highlights: Great value for money, sea-facing rooms, close to the market

 

10. Blue Marine Resort

Blue Marine Resort offers a blend of affordability and comfort with rooms that open to stunning views of the Bay of Bengal. The resort's laid-back ambiance is perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Starting Price: $23 per night

Highlights: Ocean-facing balconies, tranquil setting, free Wi-Fi

 

Tips for Budget Travelers in Cox's Bazar hotel booking

Book Early: Beach-view hotels fill up fast during peak seasons.

Travel During Off-Peak Times: Rates are lower during the monsoon or off-season.

Negotiate: Many hotels offer discounts for extended stays.

Cox's Bazar is a treasure trove for travelers seeking the serenity of the ocean without breaking the bank. These budget-friendly hotels offer excellent value and a memorable seaside experience.

Boga Lake Bandarban Bangladesh Tourism

Boga Lake is called the highest natural lake of Bangladesh. It is about 2700 feet above the sea level. But few experts think that the Boga Lake is about 3000-3700 feet above the sea levels indeed. Boga Lake is about 2000 years old hill enclosed natural lake covering total 15 acres of land. The origin of the name Boga come from the local word “BAGA” means fire of Dragon. Boga Lake is familiar through different local names among the local habitats. Suppose Bagakain Lake, Bagakyne Lake or Baga Lake along with Boga Lake. Boga Lake is bounded by deep bamboo bushes from its three sides and high hill in rest side. There is a small village just beside the lake. The Boga Lake is either rectangular or funnel shape. The Boga Lake is average 38 meters deep. Bagachara is the deepest part of Boga and it is 153 meters deep. Boga Lake is a closed lake and there is no way to drain out water. Rain water is the source of the water of the Boga Lake. Some Geologist argue that the Boga Lake have origin from a devastated earthquake. Some geologists believe that the origin of Boga Lake from a dead volcano and the collection of rain water in the cave area resulting the creation of Boga Lake. The nature of the water and the soil of the Boga Lake also support their opinion. Due to high acidity in water, Boga Lake is not appropriate for living any kind of common flora and fauna. But it is interesting that no travelers miss the chance to take a hot bath in the beautiful lake to refresh their soul.

At present, Boga Lake has placed as a heavenly place of beauty and great pleasure for those travelers who love adventure and to face challenging travel. That is why a number of tourists from home and abroad makes their destination to the paradise of nature every year. Boga Lake is as a heaven where nature has opened up all its beauty and charms without any hesitation for the tourists. The bamboo and wild bushes around the lake, the grass and the known and unknown amazing wild flowers and other plants contribute as like verse of a great poem of beauty and charms. The travelers forget to take breathe when the soft clouds appears in front of them around the magical Boga lake. The beauty is not only describable in word but also to feel to soothe both the eyes and mind to quench the thirst of beauty.

The charm and amazing beauty of the Boga Lake changes with the color change of water, depending on various indicators such as sun light, clouds humidity seasons etc. But usually the water of Boga Lake is super fine crystal clear with blue shade surface which reflects like pearls. Visitors will definitely be amazed looking at the big rocks lying here and there in Boga Lake. A camp fire beside the lake will be great and mind blowing memory in your life. Boga Lake attracts the nature lovers in such magnetic way that very few tourist places can dare to be the alternative of Boga Lake. Boga Lake is such a magnetizing place which must astonish the tourists with amazing landscape, zigzagging thin path-way and all other wild elements around the Boga Lake.

How to go Boga Lake, Bandarban

Boga Lake is about 65 km away from the Bandarban city and 15 km away from Ruma Upazilla Sadar. There are two ways to go to Boga Lake. They are Ruma route and the way of Jhiripath. The formal route is Ruma. At first you have to make a trip from Bandarban to Ruma by “Chander Gari” (public jeep), public bus or a private vehicle. From Ruma, you can hire a public jeep up to Boga Lake. On the way, you have to register your name and particulars in the respective security camp. It is mentioned that you are not allowed to leave Ruma for Boga Lake after 4 pm. From Ruma, you have to go Koikhong Jhiri by public bus or Chander Gari. You can also hire a Chander Gari (public jeep) up to Koikhong Jhiri. It takes 1-1.50 hours to reach koikhong Jhiri. You may also hire a boat approx one hour journey to Koikhong Jhiri. Finally you have to walk through the zigzag hilly way to Boga Lake. It is quite difficult to visit Boga Lake in the rainy season but winter is better to travel the same. From My own experience, It is better to take a local guide to visit Boga Lake from Ruma or Khikhong Jhari.

Accommodation at Boga Lake

There is no residential hotel except the rest house of district council at Boga Lake area. So the tourists have to arrange accommodation in the local tribal communities. The tribal people have built some small but attractive cottages with sufficient facilities within their range for rent purpose to travelers in return of a comparatively cheap amount of money. But before reaching Boga Lake, the tourists have to stay at the Bandarban or Ruma Bazaar.

Food and drinks arrangements in Boga Lake

Since there is no hotel, motel or restaurant in Boga Lake, the tourists or travelers should have to manage their foods, drinks and other stuffs from local tribal communities. Of course the travelers have to pay them for this services which is not much expensive at all. But travelers should be aware about dog or pig meat, dried snakes and other uncommon dishes if they want to avoid the same. Most of the foods cooked by the tribal peoples feel too much hot and spicy but extra ordinary delicious to the tourists. Dry fishes are most common food item here. From my own experience, it is better to manage some dry food stuffs from Ruma Bazar when there is no shop at all after Ruma Bazar.

 Locally produced rice wine popularly known as “Arriaa” is a popular drink among the community. It may be flavored with pineapples, stone-apples, elachi etc. Tea is a popular drink here but server with salt rather than sugar.

Consciousness and Precautions before trekking to Boga Lake

You have to mentally and physically prepare for a tough and rough journey in such long way. 

Be careful about using local water.

Bandarban is a malaria affected zone. So you should carry mosquito resistant kits.

You should carry some dry foods, water purifying kits and first aid box with particular medicine.

You should carry water resistant bag and should avoid heavy loads of baggage.

Be friendly with the local inhabitants.

Be careful and seek permission from the ethnic people before taking photographs.

There is no mobile network, no good road communication.

Price may vary with different indicators. So, be careful before fixing price.

Try to avoid unknown persons and strangers on the way.

It is better to start the journey in a group.

All non-Bangladeshis are required to contact and register his particulars in the local police station .