Rajshahi District Information

Rajshahi District, Bangladesh

The previous name of the region was “Barendravhumi”. Rajshahi district was a part of Pundrubardhan of the ancient Banga State. The capital of Vijoy Sen was located 9 miles away to the west of Rajshahi town. Indigo resistance movement spread over Rajshahi during 1859-60. During the mass upsurge in 1969 Dr. Shamsuzzoha, a prominent professor of Rajshahi University was killed when the great soul stood forward to protect his students. Rajshahi district was established in 1772. Maldaha, Bogra, Pabna, Natore and Nawabganj districts were established dividing this district. The Geo position of the district is between 24˚07’ to 24˚43’ North latitudes and between 88˚17’ to 88˚58’ east longitude.

Rajshahi District Bordered By

 Rajshahi District is bordered by Naogaon district to the north, Kushtia district, West Bengal (Indian State), and the Ganga River to the south, Natore district to the east and Chapai Nawabganj district to the west.

Administration: The area of Rajshahi is 2425.37 Sq Km. It is a divisional Headquarter also. There are a city corporation 14 Municipalities in Rajshahi named Kesharhat, Bagha, Arani, Tanore, Katakhali, Mundumala, Charghat, Noahata, Godagari, Puthia, Durgapur, Bhabaniganj, Kakanhat and Tahirpur. The number of Upazilla (sub- district) in Rajshahi district is 13, named- Patia, Paba, Rajpara, Bagmara, Tanore, Boalia, Mohonpur, Charghat, Bagha, Godagari, Durgapur, Motihar and Sah-Makhdum containing 71 Unions, 1393 Mauzas and 1727 Villages outside of metro area.

Rajshahi District Population

The total population of Rajshahi district is 29,15,009. Sex ratio is 102:100, Population Density 1202/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.00%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Rajshahi district is 53.00% (Male- 55.80% and Female- 50.10%). School attendance rate is 58.90% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Rajshahi district is 6000 and NWD Code is 0821. Total Parliament seat in Rajshahi is 06. During the liberation war, Rajshahi was under Sector Number 07. Urbanization rate of the district is 32.93%.

Rivers: Padma, Jamuna, Atrai, Mohanonda, Gur, Musakhan, Nandakuja Gumani, Norod, Boral etc. 

Agro Products: Mango, Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, Litchi, Pulse, Wheat, Tobacco, Peanuts, Betel, Betel- Nuts etc.

Remarkable Personalities from Rajshahi District

Abdul Ahad, Abul Hasanat, Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Charu Mazumder, Dhirendra Nath Sarker, Monjur Morshed (Literate Personality), Shelina Hossain (Literate Personality), Tarikul Islam, Mirza Yousouf Ali, Ayen Uddin, Hazrat Shah Mokhdum (R), A. H. M. Kamruzzaman (Politician), Martyr Prof. Samsuddoha, Mir Azizur Rahaman (Poet), Endru Kishor (Singer) etc.

Famous Tourist Attractions in Rajshahi

Shah Mokhdum Mazar, Bagha Mosque, Rajshahi Sugar Mills, Borendra Museum, Silk Industry, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi Medical College, Barokuthi, Sarda Police Training Center, Antique of Putia, Godagari Royal Palace, Graveyard of Mirza Alikuli Beg, Porsha Royal Palace, Bhubon Mohon Park, Rajshahi Cadet College, Puthia Temple Complex, Kismat Madia Mosque, Tomb of Hazrat Shah Sultan, Bara Kuthi, Talando Shiva Mandir etc.

Rangamati District information

Rangamati District, Bangladesh

Rangamati is a hilly district of Bangladesh located in the south eastern part of the country. Before the Muslim conquest, Rangamati region was a contesting ground between the kings of the Arakan and the Tripura. As a result the Royal dynesty’s founder King Juja Rupa (Bira King) defeats the king of Chittagong and transferred his capital in Rangamati in 590 AD. Arakan King Tsula Tsandra (951-957) conquered Chittagong including Greater Chittagong Hill Tracts in 953 AD. In 1240 Tripura King re-Conquered the region. In 1266 this region came under the Mughals. It was leased to the English East India Company in 1760-1761. In 24 June 1787, formerly ruler Arakan King wrote to the chief to Chittagong that some tribes (Mogh, Chakma, Murang and Lice) took shelter in Chittagong Hill tracts and persecuted the people of both countries. Arakanis King wished to drive out the robbers so that the friendship between the two countries remain clean and the roads to transport the businessmen and tourists remain safe. In 1829, the commissioner of British East India Company recognized that the inhabitants of mountaineer are not British subjects but taxpayer only. According to the Act XXII In 1860, the region was separated from Chittagong that effected from 20 June in the same year and started its journey as a district. In 1868, the district headquarter was shifted from Chandraghona to Rangamati. After the liberation of Bangladesh, in 25 February 1985 due to administrative reform, Rangamati, Khagrachari and Bandarban district newly named and reformed. The Geo position of the district is between 22˚27’ to 23˚44’ north latitudes and between 91˚56’ to 92˚33’ east longitude. It is the largest district of Bangladesh in area and the area of the district is 6,116.11 Sq Km. Before the formation of three districts the greater Chittagong Hill Tracts was called “Carpas Mahal (1715-1860).

Rangamati District Bordered By

Rangamati District is bordered by Tripura and Mizoram (Indian State) to the north, Bandarban district to the south, Mizoram (Indian State) and Chin State (Mayanmar) to the east, Khagrachari and Chittagong district to the west.

Administration: Rangamati district is under Chittagong Division. There are two Municipalities in Rajgamati named Rajgamati and Baghaichari. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Rangamati district is 10, named- Bagaichari, Langadu, Naniarchar, Rajasthali, Barkul, Rangamati Sadar, Kawkhali, Belaichari, Kaptai and Juraichhari containing 49 Unions, 162 Mauzas and 1555 Villages. 

Rangamati District Population

 The total population of Rangamati district is 666,627. Sex ratio is 111:100, Tribal and Non Tribe ratio 52:48, Population Density 109/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.64%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Rangamati district is 85.62%, school attendance rate is 79.29% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Rangamati district is 4500 and NWD Code is 0351. Total Parliament seat in Rangamati is 01. During the liberation war, Rangamati was under Sector Number 01. The number of tribal live in the district is 11 and urbanization rate of the district is 26.78%. The highest peak of the hilly district is Thang- Nang (2409 Feet). The main traditional festival of the tribe inhabitants is Bijhu Festival. 

Rivers: Karnafuli, Shankha, Rankhiang, Kashaling, Mayani etc. 

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Potato, Cotton, Pine-Apple, Banana, Jack-Fruit, Orange, Litchi, Oil seeds etc.

Remarkable Personalities from Rangamati District

Alamgir Kabir (Film Director), Kanak Chapa Chakma, King Debashis Roy, Raja Tribid Roy (Former Chakma King), Moharaja Tridib Roy, Moharany Moitry Roy, Barister Debashis Roy, Ashok Kumar Dewan, Krishna Kishor Chakma, Moni Shopon Dewan etc.

 

Tourist Attractions in Rangamati District

Sabuj Pahar, Home of Chakma King, Hanging Bridge and Parjapan Motel in Tabalchari Deer Park, Kaptai Lake, Hydro Electric Power Plant, Hard Board Mill, Karnafuli Paper Mill, Baghai Chari Kashalong River, Buddhist Bihar, Shuvolang Falls, Tribe Museum, Kaptai National Park, Peda Ting Ting, Tuk Tuk Eco Village etc.

Rangpur District Information

Rangpur District, Bangladesh

Rangpur district is located in the northern part of Bangladesh. The previous name of the region was Mughalbasa. Mansingh, the commander of Mughal Emperor Akbar conquered part of the region in 1575 AD. Rangpur came under the Mughal rule completely in 1686 AD. Mughalbasa and Mughalhat of the region (currently in Kurigram district) still bear marks of the Mughal rule in the region. During the Mughal rule Rangpur was under the sarker of Ghoraghat. During the early period of the East India Company rule, Fakir- Sannyasi resistance and peasant rebellion were broke out in the region. The district is formed in 1772 AD. The Geo position of the district is between 15˚03’ to 26˚00’ North latitudes and between 88˚57’ to 89˚32’ east longitude.

Rangpur District Bordered By

Rangpur District is bordered by Nilphamari district to the north, Gaibandha district to the south, Kurigram district to the east, Dinajpur district to the west.

Administration: The area of Rangpur is 2400.56 Sq Km. It is also a Divisional Headquarter. There is a city corporation contains the area of 43 Sq Km; 02 Municipalities in Rangpur named Badargonj and Kaunia. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Rangpur district is 08, named- Badarganj, Mithapukur, Gangachara, Kaunia, Rangpur Sadar, Pirgachha, Pirganj and Taraganj and Gozaria containing 84 Unions, 1191 Mauzas and 1492 Villages outside of metro area. 

Population data of Rangpur District

 The total population of Rangpur district is 31,69,614. Sex ratio is 103.79:100, Population Density 1320/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.85%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Rangpur district is 80.94%. School attendance rate is 73.20% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Rangpur district is 5400 and NWD Code is 0521. Total Parliament seat in Rangpur is 06. During the liberation war, Rangpur was under Sector Number 06. Average rainfall of the district is 219.45 mm and urbanization rate of the district is 15.37% and average rainfall is 219.45 mm. The main tribes of the region are Urao, Pahari, Mushar, Saotal, Pahan Turi etc.

Rivers: Teesta, Jamuneshari, Ghagot, Kartoa, Chikli, Akhira etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Potato, Tobacco, Wheat, Oil seeds, Vegetable etc.

Remarkable Personalities from Rangpur District

Justice A. S. M. Sayem, William Beveridge (British economist), Rahim Uddin Varasha, (Politician), Monajat Uddin, Begum Rokeya, Shah Abdul Hamid (Politician), Sheikh Fazlul Karim (Poet and Writer), Haralal Roy (Bengal Grammerist), Dr Owazed Mia (Scientist), Monju Sarker, Debi Prashad Roy Chowdhury, Hussain Muhammad Ershad ( Politician), Hayat Mamud (Bangla Grammerist), Prof. Azgar Ali, Major General Mustafizur Rahaman, Nasir Hossain (Cricketer), Anisul Hoque (Writer) etc.

Tourist Attractions in Rangpur District

Tajhat Royal Palace, Payrabanda Royal Palace, Pirgacha Debi Chowdhurani Royal Palace, Shibchandra Roy Royal Palace in Itakumari, Nilkomol, Karmaikel College, Graveyard of Lalbibi, Payrabonda Village, Shrine of Hazrat Mawlana Keramot Ali Jainpuri (R), Teesta Barrege, Monument on the Martyr of 71, Shrine Park, Tiklir Bil, Darier Bil and Fort, Mohimagonj, Shympur Sugar Mill, Town Hall, Noy Gambuj Mosque, Rangpur Zoo, Benarashi Palli, Vinnajagat Amusement Park, Laldighi Nine Gombuj Mosque, Kajitari Mosque in Mahiganj, Ananda Moth in Kaunia, Benarashi Palli  etc.