About Magura District, Bangladesh

About Magura District, Bangladesh

Once the region was Buddhist majority area during the period of Bijoy Sen. Historians think that the first human locality of the region was habitat in the estuary of Kumar River. The naming of Magura is debatable by historians. According to historian Abul Kalam Samsuddin, the word Magura came from “Mora Gang” (Dead River). Someone think that Magura was named after Mogh pirates Dharma Das who lived on the bank of Modhumoti River. But still now a myth is said that the word Magura came from “Magur Mach” (a cat fish). During the East India Company period, the region was under Jessore district established in 1781. Before the formation of subdivision, Magura was not so famous. But Magura was highlighted in Renal Map. Once, Magura was one of the most crime zones due to the joint place of various revers. The public lives were en-damaged due to the attacked of Magh pirates. To protect the civilians from the robbery attacks and to control crime, it was decided to set up Magura as a separate subdivision under Jessoe district. At this time, there was even no police station. Firstly a police outpost and then a police station were set up before forming Magura subdivision in 1845. During the War of Liberation, the civilians of Magura encountered the Pakistani army in about 16 fronts. In these encounters many freedom fighters were killed in direct battle. The heroic role of “Lutfunnahar Helena” and her tragic death in the hands of the Razakars (helper of enemy army) are proudly remembered by the people of the region. After the liberation of Bangladesh, Magura subdivision was upgraded into a district in 01 March 1984. The total area of Magura district is 1039.10 Sq Km.

Magura District Bordered By-

Magura District is bordered by Rajbari district to the north, Jessore and Narail district to the south, Faridpur district to the east, Jhenaidah district to the west.

Administration: Magura district is under Khulna Division. There is a Municipality in Magura. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Magura district is 04, named- Magura, Shalikha, Mohammadpur and Sripur containing 36 Unions, 510 Mauzas and 711 Villages. 

Magura District Population Data

The total population of Magura district is 10,33,115 (Male- 509,013 and Female- 524,062), Sex ratio 99:100, Population Density 994.20/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.10%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Magura district is 72.21%, School attendance rate is 76.49% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Magura district is 7600 and NWD Code is 0488. Total Parliament seat in Magura is 02. During the liberation war, Magura was under Sector Number 08. Urbanization rate of the district is 13.11%.

Rivers: Noboganga, Kumar, Gorai, Modhumoti, Chitra, Eshamoti, Magura, Begboti etc. 

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Wheat, Mastered, Onion, Garlic, Cotton, Turmeric, Betel, Betel Nut, Coconut etc.

Fictional Character-

Farzana Akter Lipy

Magura District Famous For-

Magura district specially famous for legendary cricketer Shakib Al Hasan. 

Remarkable Personalities from Magura District

Farrukh Ahmed(Poet), Sayad Ali Ahsan(Writer), Golam Yakub (Bir Protik), Dr Lutfor Rahaman (Easiest), Mozammel Hoque (Poet), Abdur Rahaman Fakir, Md Shiddiqur Rahaman (Freedom Fighter), Principal Mokhleshur Rahaman, Azizul Hoque (Writer), Late Mohammad Sohrab Hossain (Ex Member of National Assembly of Pakistan), Late Poet Kazi Kader Newaz, Shakib Al Hasan (Cricketer), Late Poet Farrukh Ahmad, Great Muktibahini Leader Akbar Hossain Miah (Head of Akbar Bahini), Shahid Sirajuddin Hossain (Intellectual), Birprotik Golam Yakub Molla, Abu Saleh, Dr. Shirajul Akbar, Maj.Gen (Rtd) Majidul Haque, Dr. S. M. Asraful Momin, Advocate Sree Biren Sikder (Politician)  etc.

Tourist Attractions in Magura District

Gorai Bridge, Royal Palace of King Sitaram, Mosque of Mohgol Era, House of Poet Quader Newaz, House of Poet Jatindra Mohon Bagchi, House of Landlord Mohes Chandra, Nil-Kuthi, Oyster Industry, Graveyard of Dewan Shah, Paul Chowdhury Royal Palace, Shitaram Lake, Nader Chand Ghat, Pir Mokerram Ali Tomb, Garib Shah Tomb, Remnants of the Rajbari of Raja Sitaram Roy, Rajbari of Raja Satrujit Roy, fortification of Debal Raja, Remnants of the Rajbari of Birat Raja at Sreepur, Mosque at village Gopal (Mughal period), Siddheshwari Math at Athara Khada and Ashram of Nangta Baba  etc.

About Manikganj District, Bangladesh

Manikganj district is located in the central Bangladesh. During the East India Company period, Manikganj subdivision was established in May 1845 under the district of Faridpur (created in 1811). In 1856, Manikganj was included with Dhaka to reduce administrative complexity. 01 March 1984 in Manikganj district is formed under Dhaka Division. The area of current Manikganj District is 1,383.66 Sq Km. It’s Geo position is 23˚52’ to 45˚0’ North latitudes and 90˚4’ to 15˚0’ east longitude. Manikganj is in the middle lower level area of the country and made by clay of the revers especially Padma, Ganges, Braksmaputra, Dhalesbari, Eshamoti, Teesta etc. over hundreds of years.

Manikganj District Bordered By-

Manikganj District is bordered by Tangail district to north. West, West-South and Southern borders respectively Jamuna and Padma Rivers disconnected the district from Pabna and Faridpur. Dhaka is to the Eastern, north-eastern and south-eastern of Manikganj district.

Administration: It has two Municipalities named- Manikganj & Singair. There are 07 Upazilla (Sub- Division) named Manikgonj Sadar, Shibaloy, Saturia, Gheor, Shingair, Hariram & Daulatpur and same police station and 65 unions covered 1668 villages and 1357 mouzas.

Manikganj District Population Data

As per last census final report, the total population of Manikganj 06,08,372 (Male- 751,912 and Female- 8,06,015), Sex Ratio 98:100 and Population Density 1162/Sq Km, Growth Rate 0.94%. Literacy rate 74.80% and school attendance rate 81.00% for 5 to 24 years age group. There are 718 schools 19 colleges and no university in the region.

Important Data: The postal code of Manikganj is 1800 and NWD code 0651. There is four parliament Seats in Manikganj. During the Liberation war, Manikganj was under sector 02. 

Rivers: Padma, Jamuna, Ishamoti, Dhaleshari, Kaligonga etc. 

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, Sesame, Pulse, Potato, Chili, Garlic, Yam, Peanuts, Onion, Vegetables, Oil seeds etc.

Manikganj District Famous For-

Manikganj District famous for famous 'Hazari Gur' of Harirampur Upazila. Sweets of Ghior upazila is very popular.

Remarkable Personalities from Manikganj District

Amartya Sen (Noble Laureate Economist), Hiralal Sen (Film Maker), Shahid Rafique (Language Fighter), Khan Ataur Rahaman (Film Director & Actor), Khan Muhammad Moin Uddin ( Writer), Dr Dines Chandra Sen( Writer & Researcher), Justice Ahsan Uddin Chowdhury, Momtaz Begum (Folk Singer), Momtaz (Current Famous Folk Singer) etc.

Tourist Attractions in Manikganj District

Anandomoye Kali Bari, Naboratna Moth, Baliati Royal Palace, Teota Royal Palace,  in Shibalong, Shapnapuri in Jatrapur, Ekcahla Fort, Shahid Rafiq Museum, Motter Moth, Tomb of Shah Rustam, Fordnagor Fort, Dhakijora Fort, Dhankora Royal House, Katasgarh Fort, Ibrahim Shah Tomb  etc.

About Meherpur District, Bangladesh

Meherpur is one of the western borderline districts of Bangladesh. There is about 60 Km international borderline in Meherpur. There are not enough authentic documents about the naming of Meherpur. Two estimates are found in reliable documents about the naming. First- Meherpur was named after Saint Meher Ali in 16^Th century. Second- Bachanker (poet) Mihir Ali and his daughter in law “Khona” lived in the region and Mihirpur was named after Mihir Ali. The word “Mihirpur” convert to Meherpur by the passing of age.

Meherpur was adorned as a subdivision in 1854 or 1857. It was one of the five subdivisions of Nadia district of India. At the time of partition in 1947, the region was included in Kushtia district as a subdivision. The Meherpur subdivision was turned into a district in 24 February 1984. During the beginning of liberation war of Bangladesh, the first provisional government of Bangladesh took oath here (Voberpara, Baiddyanathtola) on 17 April 1971. The Geo position of the district is between 23˚44’ to 23˚59’ North latitudes and between 88˚34’ to 88˚53’ east longitude.

Meherpur District Bordered By-

Meherpur District is bordered by Kushtia district and West Bengal (Indian State) to the north, Chuadanga district and West Bengal to the south, Chuadanga and Kushtia districts to the east, West Bengal to the west.

Administration: The area of Meherpur is 751.62 Sq Km. It is under Khulna Division. There are two Municipalities in Meherpur named Mehrepur and Mujibnagor. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Meherpur district is 03, named- Mehrepur, Gangni and Mujibnagor containing 18 Unions, 180 Mauzas and 274 Villages. 

Meherpur District Population Data

 The total population of Meherpur district is 705,356 (Male- 340,093 and Female- 365,237), Sex ratio 99:100, Population Density 938,40/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.66%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Meherpur district is 68.14% (Male- 46.90% and Female- 76.29%), School attendance rate is 53.60% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Meherpur district is 7100, total post office 35 and NWD Code is 0791. Total Parliament seat in Meherpur is 02. During the liberation war, Meherpur was under Sector Number 08. Urbanization rate of the district is 12.72%.

Rivers: Mathavanga, Vairab, Chautia, Kajla etc.

Agro Products: paddy, jute, wheat, Sugarcane, Mango, potato, nothing, of red, maize, mustard, drink, banana, pineapple, jack fruit, Winter Vegetables etc.

Meherpur District Famous For-

Meherpur district is famous for first capital city of the temporary government of Bangladesh formed on 17 April 1971 in historical Ambagan in Baddyanath Tola.

Remarkable Personalities from Meherpur District

Dr Niranjan Proshad, Azad Shah (poet & saint), A K M Idris Ali (One of the organizers of Liberation War), Krishnakanta Vaduri, Siant Atahar Shah, Abdul Mannan (Politician),  Prof. Asadul Hoque, Tariqual Islam (Writer), Munshi Sheikh Jamiruddin, Dr Abdur Rashid (Educationist), Kiron Kumar Bose (Writer), Prosenjit Bose (Actor), Mir Mozaffa Ali (Singer), Dr Golam Kibria (Economist), Vabananda Majumder, Balaram Hari, Nurul Hoque (Educationist), Dr Mohammad Mozammal Hoque (Educationist), Mohammad Shah Alam (Sports Personality), Mohammad Joynal Abedin (Politician), Abdul Hamid Rashani, Mohon Mollik etc.

Tourist Attractions in Meherpur District

Mujibnagor, Liberation War Monument, Datapara, Amkupi Nilkuthi, Byddanathtola, Aat Kabor of Karpasdanga, Amjhupi Kuthibari etc.