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.

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.