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.

Administration: 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 Upazilla (sub district) in Maulvibazar district is 07, named- Maulvibazar Sadar, Sreemongol, Kulaura, Rajnogor, Barlekha, Kamolgonj and Juri containing 67 Unions, 899 Mauzas and 2015 Villages. 

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%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Maulvibazar district is 75.74%, School attendance rate is 81.00% for 5 to 24 years age group.

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.

Rivers: Monu, Dholai, Sonai, Fanai, Gopala, Continala, Juri, Bilam etc.

Agro Products: Tea, Paddy, Betel Leaves, Betel Nut, Rubber, Pine Apple, Jack fruit, Orange etc.

Moulvibazar District Famous For-

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

Remarkable Personalities from Moulvibazar District

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

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.

About Munshiganj District, Bangladesh

Munshiganj District, Bangladesh

Munshiganj district is located in the central Bangladesh. Today's Munshiganj was once a part of ancient glorious region of Bikrampur. The previous name of the region is "Idrakapur". There was a famous personality named Munshi Hayder Hossain in the Mughal period who was appointed by the Mughol as a local ruler for the region on behalf. Mushi was extremely great and famous for his activities for mankind and formerly Indrakpur was renamed after the great personality Munshi Hayder Hossain. In 1945, the region was promoted as a subdivision by British East India Company for administrative benefits. On March 01, 1984 Munsiganj was declared as a district under Dhaka Division. The land of the region in almost low lying area and has no hilly area. Most of the area is flooded in rainy season. The total area of Munshiganj is 954.96 Sq Km. The Geo position of the region is between 23˚29’ to 23˚45’ North Latitude and between 90˚10’ to 90˚43’ east Longitude.

Munshiganj District Bordered By

Munshiganj District is bordered by Narayanganj and Dhaka district to the north, Shariatpur and Madaripur districts to the south, Chandpur and a part of Comilla district to the east, Faridpur and Dhaka districts to the west.

Administration: There are two Municipalities in Munshiganj named Mirkadim and Munshiganj Sadar. The number of Upazilla (sub- district) in Munshiganj district is 06, named- Munshigonj Sadar, Louhajong, Sreenagor, Shirajdikhan, Tongibari and Gojaria contain 67 Unions, 564 Mauzas and 919 Villages. 

Munshiganj District Population Data

As per latest authentic report the total population of Munshiganj district is 16,77,941 (Male- 7,88,506 and Female- 8,36,848). Sex ratio 98:100, Population Density 1671/Sq Km, annual growth rate is 0.99%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Munshiganj district is 77.90%, School attendance rate is 79.62% for 5 to 24 years old.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Munshiganj district is 1500 and NWD Code is 02. Total Parliament seat in Munshiganj is 04. During the liberation war, Munshiganj was under Sector Number 02. Urbanization rate of the district is 12.87%.

Rivers: Dhaleshari, Padma, Meghna, Choto Brhamaputra, Dhaleswari, Isamoti etc.

Agro Products: Munshiganj is famous for Potato production. Other agro products are Paddy, Jute, Vegetables, Oil seeds, Mango, Jack fruit etc.

Munshiganj District Famous For

Munshiganj district famous for huge amount of potato production. It is one of the leading potato produce district in Bangladesh. Munshiganj is also famous for banana production. Famous 'Arial-Bill' is located in Munshiganj.

Remarkable Personalities from Munshiganj District

Atis Dipanker (Buddhist Scholar), Kali Proshanna Ghosh (Poet), Brojen Das (Swimmer), Buddhadeb Basu (Novelist), Jagadish Chandra Basu (Scientist), Humayun Azad (writer), Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das (Politician), Manik Bandopadhay (Novelist) Mukunda Das (Poet), Satten Das (Poet), Imdadul Hoque Milon (Novelist), Sorogini Nidu (Politician), Satten Sen (Cultural Personality), Giten Ghosh (Leader of Anti British Movement), Buddhadeb Basu (Poet), Samaresh Basu (Novelist), Shisherendra Mukharjee (Novelist) etc.

Tourist Attractions in Munshiganj District

Indrakpur Fort, Shamshiddhir Math, Panditer Vita, Home of Raja Bollal Sen, Birth Place of Atish Dipankar, Bhagyakul Rajbari,Residance of J C. Bosh, Pach Pirar Dargah, Rampal Lake, Hashara Dargha, Sholighor Math, Mohadev Mondir, Bhagyakul Rajbari, Padma Resort  etc.

Mymensingh District Information

Mymensingh District, Bangladesh

Mymensingh district is located in the northern part of Bangladesh. The previous name of the region is ‘`Nasirabad’’. In the Mughel period the region is called ‘Momensahi’ -named after saint Momensah (R). With the passing of age, it is called Mymensingh. It is called that Haor, Jungle and Buffalo horn formed the name of Mymensingh. The region is the place of history, tradition and literature. The Mymensingha Gitiaka (Ballads) collected by Dr Dinesh Chandra Sen from the region that represent a rich and valuable treasure of world literature. Fakir and Sannyashi Revolt (1722-1790), great flood (1787), famine (1788), earthquake (1897), Sadeshi Movement (1905) etc are the remarkable chapters of the region. Mymensingh is one of the oldest districts in Bangladesh. Mymensingh district is established in 01 May 1787 and it was divided into six districts named Tangail, Jamalpur, Mymensingh, Kishoreganj, Sherpur and Netrokona in 1984. The area of current Mymensingh district is 4394.57 Sq Km. It is the 5^Th largest district in Bangladesh and the largest district of Dhaka division. The Geo position of Mymensingh district is between 24˚02’31’’ to 25˚25’56’’ North latitudes and between 89˚39’ to 91˚15’35’’ east longitude.

Mymensingh District Bordered By-

Mymensingh District is bordered by Meghalaya (Indian State) to the north, Gazipur District to the south, Netrokona and Kishoreganj districts to the east, Tangail, Sherpur and Jamalpur districts to the west.

Administration: There are ten Municipalities in Mmymensingh district named Valuka, Gauripur, Muktagachha, Nandail, Fulbaria, Ishwarganj, Phulpur, Gaffargaon, Mymensingh Sadar and Trishal. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Mmymensingh district is 12, named- Mymonshing Sadar, Trishal, Gauripur, Muktagacha, Fulpur, Haluaghat, Valuka, Fulbari, Goforgaon, Ishargonj, Nandail and Dhobaura contain 146 Unions, 2137 Mauzas and 2692 Villages. 

Mymensingh District Population Data:

The total population of Mymensingh district is 60,97,814 (Male- 25,39,124 and Female- 25,71,148), sex ratio 99:100, Population Density 1388/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.20%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Mymensingh district is 74.08%, school attendance rate is 81.83% for 5 to 24 year age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Mymensingh district is 2200 and NWD Code is 091. Total Parliament seat in Mymensingh is 11. During the liberation war, Mymensingh was under Sector Number 11. Urbanization rate of the district is 15.62%.

Rivers: Old Brahamaputra, Banar, Dhanu, Kangsha, Jhenai, Dhaleshari, Mohari etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Wheat, Sugarcane, Pulse, Betel Leaf, Brinjal, cauliflower, Vegetables, Oil seeds etc.

Mymensingh District Famous For-

In administrative sense, Mymensingh district is 4^th position within 64. Mymensingh is historically famous for jute production. Beside it the district is famous for Bangladesh Agricultural University.

Remarkable Personalities from Mymensingh District

Jotimoy Guha Thagureda, (Educationist),  Joynul Abedin (Great Artist), Sayad Nazrul Islam (Politician), Anyanda Mohon Bashu (Educationist), Abul Kalam Samsuddin (Writer), Monsur Boyati( Singer), Anonda Mohon Basu (Social Worker and Politician), Abdul Jabber(Language Fighter), Fazlur Rahaman Khan ((Educationist), Sukumar Roy (Children Writer), Ali Jaker (Actor), Abul Monshur Ahmed (Writer and Politician) etc.

Famous Tourist Attractions in Mymensingh District

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Women Cadet College,  Collection of Joynul Abedin, Muktagacha Jamidar Bari, Nazrul Academy, Garo Hilltracts, Graveyard of Nizamuddin Aulia, Mymenshing Museum, Bijoypur, Anandamohan College, Kobi Nazrul University etc.

Narail District Information

Narail District, Bangladesh

Narail District is located in the south- western part of Bangladesh. The naming of Narail is debatable by historians. Some historians think that Narail was named after great saint Narial Fakir. Researcher S M Rais Uddin Ahmed thinks that the word Narail came from “Loreall.” It means who fight against enemies. During the period of Khan Jahan Ali (R) such Lorealls guard the border standing on the high end of the bank of border canals. Indigo Revolt (1859-1860), Peasant movement, Tebhaga movement (1946) etc are the remarkable chapters of the region. During the East India Company ruling period, Narail subdivision was established in 1861 under Jessore district. The administrative area of the region was reformed in many times. Finally 01 March 1984, Narail subdivision was upgraded into district. The Geo position of the district is between 23˚10’ North latitudes and between  89˚30’ east longitude.

Narail District Bordered By

Narail District is bordered by Magura district in the north, Khulna district in the south, Faridpur and Gopalganj district in the east, Jessore district in the west.

Administration: The area of Narail is 967.99 Sq Km. It is under Khulna Division. There are 03 Municipalities in Narail named Narail, Kalia and Lohagora. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Narail district is 03, named- Narail Sadar, Kalia and Lohagora containing 38 Unions, 406 Mauzas and 635 Villages. 

Narail District Population Data-

The total population of Narail district is 788,671, Sex ratio 94.70:100, Population Density 814.80/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.79%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Narail district is 74.66%, School attendance rate is 84.67% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Narail district is 7300 and NWD Code is 0481. Total Parliament seat in Narail is 02. During the liberation war, Narail was under Sector Number 08. Urbanization rate of the district is 15.57%. Narail district achieved liberation on 10 December 1971.

Rivers: Bhayarab, Kumar, Modhumoti, Kumar, Chitra, Nabagonga, Kajla etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Coconut, Betel, Betel Nut, Yam, Peanuts etc.

Narail District Famous For-

Narail district is the 2nd largest freedom fighter inhabited in Bangladesh. Nearly 2000 freedom -fighter took part in the liberation war in 1971. Currently Narail is famous for legendary cricketer Mashrafe Bin Mortaza

Remarkable Personalities from Narail District

S. M. Sultan (Painter), Sharif Khosruzzaman (Commander of Mujib Bahini), Mashrafe Bin Mortoza (Cricketer), Bijoy Sarkar (Folk singer), Nihar Ranjan Gupta (Writer), Kamal Das Gupta (Music Composer), Birsheresta Nur Mohammad Sheikh, Bodrun Nesa Abdullah, Sayad Nawsher Ali, Nihar Rangon Gupta(Novelist), Dr Mohendra Sarker (Philosopher), Uday Sanker (Famous Dancer), Pandit Rabi Sanker (Classical Musician), Lie- u- ten- ent Motiur Rahaman (Politician),  Dr Anower Hossain, Rabi Shanker (Dancer), Subash Chandra Bose, Moshlem Uddin Boyati   etc.

Famous Tourist Attractions in Narail District

Sultan Complex, Norail Palace, Bir Shresta Nur Mohammad Complex. Chitra Resort, Badhaghat, Niribily Picnic Spot, Arunima Eco Park, Kodomtola Mosque, Ghazir Dorgah at Noldi, Homestead of Raja Keshob Raay at Wazirpur, Radha Gobindo Mondir, Kalia Pilot High School, Narail Victoria College, Kalibari at Lokkhipasha, Motth at Borodia of Nishinathtola, Residance of  Nihar Ranjon Gupta, Narail Victoria College and Collegiate School (1858), Luxmipasha Adarsha Para  etc.

Narayanganj district Information

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. 

Administration: Narayanganj is recently 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, Sonargaon and 05 upazilla named Narayangonj Sadar, Bandar, Rupgonj, Araihazar and Sonargaon containing 41 unions, 619 Maujas, and 1204 village outside of city corporation.

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. 

Literacy: 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.

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.

Rivers: Dhaleshari, Meghna, Shitalakha, Buriganga etc.

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

Narayanganj District Famous For-

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. Well known ‘Jamdani sharees’ are made here. Besides, 20% of country's power is generated from Narayanganj area.

Remarkable Personalities from Narayanganj District

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.

 

Famous Tourist Attractions in Narayanganj District

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.