About Jamalpur District, Bangladesh

To get the correct idea about the history of jamalpur district of Bangladesh, we have to remember great saints Hazrat Shah Jamal (R) and Hazrat Shah Kamal (R). They came here to spread Islam and the speech of humanity from Yemen during the period of Mughal emperor Akbar. Jamalpur is named after Hazrat Shah Jamal (R). The previous name of Jamalpur city was “Singhajani”. Fakir Sannyasi Rebellion (1772-1790), Indigo Resistance Movement (1829), famine (1874) are the remarkable chapters of the region.

Jamalpur started its journey as the first Mahakuma (Sub division) of Mymensingh in 1845. The movement of Jamalpur district creation introduced in 1912 after the ‘Bangavanga’. Mr Lord Karjon decelerated Jamalpur as a district in 1912 but couldn’t implement it due to various obstacle against the East India Company during the time. To set up Jamalpur district headquarters, government acquired 235 acres of land in the municipal area in 1917. In 1938, some renowned educationist raise their hands to set up Jamalpur district and spreaded the movement among the civil people. But even the then British government could not take final decision about the matter. They were in a fix between Jamalput and Tangali, where the district headquarters should be set up. By this time the great flood, communal riots etc made delay the formation of Jamalpur district. So it took 133 years to format Jamalpur district after the formation of Jamalpur sub division.

During the liberation war Jamalpur achieved independence in 10 December. After the newly born independent country, the movement of the formation of Jamalpur district accelerated. In 1975 Bangabandhu Sheakh Mujibur Rahaman committed to form Jamalpur district. Finally 26 December 1978, Jamalpur is adorned as a district. The Geo position of the district is between 24˚40’ to 25˚20’ North latitudes and between 89˚40’ to 90˚10’ east longitude.

Jamalpur District Bordered By-

Jamalpur District is bordered by Kurigram and Sherpur districts and Meghalaya (Indian State) to the north, Tangail district to the south, Mymenisigh and Sherpur districts to the east, Bogra district and Jamuna River to the west.

Administration: The area of Jamalpur is 2115.16 Sq Km. It is under Dhaka Division. There are 06 Municipalities in Jamalpur named Melandah, Dewanganj, Jamalpur, Sharishabari, Madarganj and Islampur. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Jamalpur district is 07, named- Jamalpur Sadar, Islampur, Dewangonj, Sarishabari, Melandaha, Bokshigonj and Madargonj containing 68 Unions, 718 Mauzas and 1361 Villages. 

Jamalpur District Population Data

The population of Jamalpur district is 25,83,984 (Male- 12,16,204 and Female- 12,83,423). Sex ratio is 99:100, Population Density 1222/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.72%. The Literacy Rate of Jamalpur district is 61.530% (Male- 41.10% and Female- 35.90%), School attendance rate is 73.42% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Jamalpur district is 2000 and NWD Code is 0981. Total Parliament seat in Jamalpur is 05. During the liberation war, Jamalpur was under Sector Number 11. Urbanization rate of the district is 16.92% and annual average rainfall is 77 mm.

Rivers: Old Brhamoputra, Jamuna, Banar, Jinjira, Chatal, Jhenai etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Potato, Jute, Tobacco, Yam, Eggplant, Pepper, Mustard, wheat, Vegetables etc.

Jamalpur District Famous For-

Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jamal and Shah Kamal located in Jamalpur. Historically Jamalpur district is famous for Fakir-Sunni Resistance (1772-1790). Huge amount agricultural products grow in Jamalpur.

Remarkable Personalities from Jamalpur District

Khaled Mosharof (Freedom Fighter), Hasan Hafizur Rahaman (Poet), Atiur Rahaman (Politician), Abdullah Al Mamun (Play Personality), Anower Hossain (Actor), Nazrul Islam Babu (Song Writer), Azizul Hoque (Poet) Amzad Hossain (Play maker and Actor), Nazrul Islam Babu (Composer), S M Huda (Play Personality), Hasan Hafizur Rahaman (Historian), Advocate Anwaruzzaman (Language Fighter), Dr Atiur Rahaman (Central Bank Governor), Principal Rais Uddin, Golam Rabbani (Secretary) etc.

Tourist Attractions in Jamalpur District

Jamuna Fertilizer Mills, Lauchapara Paharica Amusement Park, Zhil Bangla Sugar Mill, Shrine of Shah Jamal Shah Kamal, Agricultural Research Institute, Narapara Fort, Lauchapra, Doyamony Temple etc.

About Joypurhat District, Bangladesh

Joypurhat is small district located in the northern part of Bangladesh. The previous name of the region was “Baghabari Hat” and next it was written “Gopandraganj Hat” in historical documents. During the British East India period, Joypurhat Railway station and post office was established and named Joypurhat to make differ with the name of Joypur located in current India. Then the region got familiarity with the name of Joypurhat with the passing of age. A police station named Joypurhat was established in 1907. Joypurhat was the only subdivision of the formerly Bogra district. After the liberation of Bangladesh, Joypurhat started its journey as a district in 1984. Saotal, Orao, Munda, Mohali, Mohanta, Rajhangshi etc tribes also found in the district and total population of such tribes is about forty seven thousand.

Joypurhat District Bordered By-

Joypurhat District is bordered by Dinajpur, Gaibandha district and West Bengal (Indian State) to the north, Bogra and Naogaon district to the south, Bogra and Gaibandha districts to the east, Naogaon districts and West Bengal to the west.

Administration: The area of Joypurhat is 1012.41 Sq Km. It is under Rajshahi Division. There are 04 Municipalities in Joypurhat named Akkelpur, Kalai, Joypurhat and Pachbibi. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Joypurhat district is 05, named- Joypurhat, Khetlal, Akkelpur, Kalai and Pachbiby containing 32 Unions, 661 Mauzas and 887 Villages.

Joypurhat District Population Data

The total population of Joypurhat district is 956,431 (Male- 472,657 and Female- 483,685), sex ratio 100:100, Population Density 944.70/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.41%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Joypurhat district is 86.40%, School attendance rate is 94.60% for 5 to 24 years age group. There ere no university, 42 collage (including 3 govt collage), a women cadet collage, 165 secondary high school (including gov. 4), 350 primary school (including gov- 263), a technical school and collage, 13 technical educational institutions, 111 Madrashas, 01 PTI in Joypurhat.

Other Improtant Data: The postal code of Joypurhat district is 5900 and NWD Code is 0571. Total Parliament seat in Joypurhat is 02. During the liberation war, Joypurhat was under Sector Number 07. Urbanization rate of the district is 15.75%. The remarkable Mineral resources of the district are Coal, Limestone etc and average annual average rainfall is 1610 mm.

Rivers: Choto Jamuna, Tulshi Ganga, Haramoti, Chiri, Sree Nadi etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Sugarcane, Jute, Turmeric, Banana, Potato, Mango, Jack fruit, Pulses, Yam, Betel Leaf, Tobacco, Oil seeds etc.

Joypurhat District Famous For-

Joypurhat district is called the store house of agricultural products in Bangladesh. It's specially produced huge amount of sugarcane, country's largest suger mill "Joypurhat Suger Mills' located in Joypurhat.

Remarkable Personalities from Joypurhat District

Bina Pani Sarker, Comored Abdul Kader Chowdhury, Mihir Mukharjee, Ataur Rahaman (Poet), Fatema Tuz Zohara (Singer), Dr Farid Uddin, Dr Abdul Kader Chowdhury, Shahid Mujibur Rahaman, Principal Mohshin Ali Dewan, Abbas Ali Khan, Abdul Alim etc.

Tourist Attractions in Joypurhat District

Khasmohol Bhaban, Ber Amla Bershibaloy, Pitarer Banglo, Joypurhat Sugar mills, Cement Factory, Pachbibir Mazar, Nandail Lake, Ashranga Lake, Bastob Puri, Graveyard of Mukshid Gazi, Pagla Dewan Mass Graveyard, Gopinathpur Temple, Shisu Uddyan, Nandail Lake, Ashranga Lake, Joypal Rajar Rajbari, Baro Shibmondir, Shrine of Pathorghata, Abul Quashem Field in Sadar, Central Shahid Minar, Joypurhat Cadette College, English Market etc.

About Jessore District, Bangladesh

Jessore district is located in the south- western borderline of Bangladesh and the first district of joint Bengal and now the 13^Th largest district in Bangladesh. Once, the region was a deep forestry area. In the last few decades of 17^Th century and up to mid of 18^Th century, Jessore was an independent state. The naming of Jessore is debatable by historians. The ancient name of the region was “Khalifatabad.” It is the first district of joint Bengal. During the beginning of of British East India Company Period, Jessore district was formed in 1786. On the time of partition of India in 1947, Jessore was also partially divided. The entire district excepting Boangaon and Gaighata police stations were included in East Pakistan. In 1960, Mohammadpur police station of Magura sub division and Alfadanga police station of Narail subdivision were included in Faridpur district. After the liberation of Bangladesh, as the part of administrative decentralization; Jessore district was reformed in 1984. As a result four subdivisions named Narail, Magura, Jhenaidah and Sadar started their journey as separate districts. The Geo position of the district is between 22˚47’ to 23˚47’ North latitudes and between 88˚40’ to 89˚50’ east longitude.

Jessore District Bordered By-

Jessore District is bordered by Magura and Jhenaidah districts to the north, Khulna and Satkhira districts to the south, Narail and a part of Khulna district to the east, West Bengal (Indian State) to the west.

Administration: The area of Jessore is 2606.94 Sq Km. It is under Khulna Division. There are 08 Municipalities in Jessore named Jessore, Ovoynagor, Bagharpar, Sharsha, Monirampur, Keshobpur, Jhikorgacha and Choughacha. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Jessore district is 08, named- Jessore Sadar, Ovoynagor, Bagharpar, Sharsha, Monirampur, Keshobpur, Jhikorgacha and Choughacha containing 92 Unions, 1254 Mauzas and 1419 Villages. 

Jessore District Population Data

As per latest authentic report the total population of Jessore district is 30,76,144 (Male- 15,24,349 and Female- 15,51,667), Sex ratio 100:100, Population Density 1180/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.95%. The Literacy Rate of Jessore district is 70% (Male- 59.40% and Female- 53.70%), School attendance rate is 78.39% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Jessore district is 7400 and NWD Code is 0421. Total Parliament seat in Jessore is 06. During the liberation war, Jessore was under Sector Number 08. Urbanization rate of the district is 18.58% and There is no reserve forest in the region.

Rivers: Kapothakkha, Vhoyrab, Chitra, Horihor, Betraboti, Dandra, Kodla, Isamoti etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Wheat, Sugarcane, Jute, Coconut, Banana, Betel Nut, Night Queen and many other flowers, Vegetables, Cotton, Date and Date based Products etc.

Jessore District Famous For-

Jessore district specially famous for 'Jhejur Gur' (Date Suger). Jessore is also famous for Jamtola Sweet Meat. Jessore is a food surplus district in Bangladesh.

Remarkable Personalities from Jessore District

Promoth Chowdhury, Michel Madhushudan Datta, Nirendra Nath Roy, Nurul Momen, Munshi Mohammad Meherullah, Radha Gobindra Chandra (Astrologer), Jatindra Nath Mukhupaddhya (Bagha Jatin), Binoy Ghosh, Moshilur Rahaman, Abdur Rouf (Educationist), Surendra Nath Majumder, Dilara Hashem(Writer), Mohammad Moniruzzaman (Educationist), Munshi Meherullah (Educationist), Khan Bahadur Lutfor Rahaman, Prof. Mohammad Sharif, Mahendra Lal Bose (Philanthropist and Educationist) S M Babar (Freedom fighter) etc.

 

Tourist Attractions in Jessore District

Sagordari, Graveyard of Gazi Kalu Champaboti, Jessore Picnic Corner, Jess Garden, Binodia Family Park at Jessore Cantonment, Tetulia Mosque,  Monohorpur Boat Club, Graveyard of Bulu Dewan, Imam Bari, Parental House of Dhiraj Vattyacharja, Benapol Border Gate, Chachra Royal Palace and Shib Mondir, Residence of Michal Madhusudan Datta, Jessore Airport, Varat Vayner Dewary, Jessore Public Library, Balia Vakutia Village (Famous for its small Weaving industry), Baliadanga Temple, Shrine of Garib Shah, Dhulgram, Abhaynagar, the suburb Chanchra, Imam Bara of Hazi Muhammad Mohsin, Mirzanagar Hammam Khana, Baghanaya Khoda Mosque, Jessore Collector-ate Building, Jessore Circuit House etc.

 

About Jhalokati District, Bangladesh

Jhalokati is a small district located in the southern coastal part of Bangladesh. It is not sure when the first human habitation introduced in the region but it is to be understood from the name that Kaibarta fishermen first introduced planting in the region in the most ancient period. Kaibarta fishermen were called Jhalo and their residential place was called Jhalopara. Most of the historians think that the name Jhalokati came from the word Jhalopara. Most of the people of then Jhalokati river port were Kaibarta that means fishermen.

The ancient name of the region was “Moharajganj.” Jhalokati was once called the “Second Calcatta” because of its commercial importance. The communication facilities of the region attracted the merchants of East India Company, Dutch, French etc and they established their trade centers in the region. Jhalokati subdivision was established in 1972 and was turned into a district in 1984 after the liberation of Bangladesh. The Geo position of the district is between 22˚25’ to 22˚49’ North latitudes and between 90˚58’ to 90˚18’ east longitude. Jhalokati is the residence of the maternal uncle of great poet Jibonanondo Das.

Jhalokati District Bordered By-

Jhalokati District is bordered by Barisal district to the north, Barguna district and the Biskhali River to the south, Barisal and Patuakhali district to the east and Pirojpur district to the west.

Administration: The area of Jhalokati is 706.76 Sq Km. It is under Barisal Division. There are two Municipalities in Jhalokati named Jhalokathi and Nalchiti. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Jhalokati district is 04, named- Jhalokathi Sadar, Nalchiti, Rajapur and Kathalia containing 32 Unions, 395 Mauzas and 455 Villages. 

Jhalokati District Population Data

The total population of Jhalokati district is 661,160 (Male- 329,147 and Female- 353,522), sex ratio 93:100, population density 935.50/Sq Km and annual growth rate is (-) 0.28%. The Literacy Rate of Jhalokati district is 83.21%, School attendance rate is 89.30% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Improtant Data: The postal code of Jhalokati district is 8400 and NWD Code is 0498. Total Parliament seat in Jhalokati is 02. During the liberation war, Jhalokati was under Sector Number 09. Urbanization rate of the district is 16.41%.

Rivers: Biskhali, Sugondha, Gajalia, Khyara, Dhansiri etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, Banana, Pulse, Vegetables etc.

Jhalokati District Famous For-

Jhalokati district historically famous for salt industry. Jhalokati also famous for betel leaves production. Jhalokati was famous for its rivers network. As a result, Dutch and East India Company open trade center in this region.

Remarkable Personalities from Jhalokati District

Kamini Roy (Poet), Santos Gupta, Abdul Goni Boyati, Shashanka Paul (Writer), Mawlana Mohammad Azizur Rahaman (Religious Personalities),  Abdul Hashem Boyati etc.

 

Tourist Attractions in Jhalokati District

Suja Badsha Fort, Rajapur Saturia Royal Palace, Kirtipasha Royal Palace, Shidda Kathi Royal Palace, the residence of the maternal uncle of great poet Jibonanondo Das, Residence of Kamini Roy, Gabkhan Bridge, Dhansiri River, Galua Mosque, Nesarabad Complex, Ponabalia Temple,  etc.

About Jhenaidah District, Bangladesh

About Jhenaidah District, Bangladesh

Jhenaidah district is the gateway of southern part of Bangladesh. The previous name of the region was “Gangadighi.” The Ganga Dighi (current Baro Bazar) of Kaliganj upazila of the region once had been a famous port of India. It has been mentioned in the Greek history that oysters and muslin were used to be exported from this port in the ancient time. Indigo resistance movements (1860), Peasant Movement, Fakir- Sannayashi Movement etc are the remarkable chapters of the region. At the beginning of the British rule Jhenaidah was a police out- post and was turned into a police station in 1793. The Jhenaidah subdivision was established in 1862 and was turned into a district on 23 February 1984 after the liberation of Bangladesh. The Geo position of the district is between 23˚15’ to 23˚45’ North latitudes and between 88˚45’ to 89˚15’ east longitude.

Jhenaidah District Bordered By-

Jhenaidah District is bordered by Kushtia district to the north, Jessore district and 24 Parganah of West Bengal (Indian State) to the south, Magura and a part of Rajbari district to the east, Chuadangadistrict and 24 Parganah of West Bengal to the west.

Administration: The area of Jhenaidah is 1964.77 Sq Km. It is under Khulna Division. There are 06 Municipalities in Jhenaidah named Jhenaidah, Mohespur, Court-Chandpur, Shyalkupa and Kaligonj. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Jhenaidah district is 06, named- Jhenaidah Sadar, Mohespur, Court-Chandpur, Harinakunda, Shyalkupa and Kaligonj containing 67 Unions, 882 Mauzas and 1144 Villages.

Jhenaidah District Population Data:

The total population of Jhenaidah district is 20,05,849 (Male- 995,812 and Female- 10,09,922), Sex ratio 99:100, Population Density 1021/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.10%. The Literacy Rate of Jhenaidah district is 72.81%, School attendance rate is 76.40% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Jhenaidah district is 7300 and NWD Code is 0451. Total Parliament seat in Jhenaidah is 04. During the liberation war, Jhenaidah was under Sector Number 08. Urbanization rate of the district is 15.82%. Average temperature of the district is 22.24˚ C. and average rainfall is 152.19 cm. Jhenaidah was liberated on 6 December 1971.

Rivers: Naboganga, Kumar, Chitra, Bhyrab, Kapotakkhya, Dakua, Fatki, Begbati, Buri, Ishamoti etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, Pulse, Cotton, Banana, Vegetables etc.

Jhenaidah District Famous For-

Jhenaidah District historically famous for liberation war chapter. Bir Shreshtha Hamidur Rahaman born in Jhenaidah. Huge plenty of agricultural products grow in Jhenaidha.

Remarkable Personalities from Jhenaidah District

K P Bose (Mathematician), Fakir Lalon Sha, Bir Shresta Hamidur Rahaman, Bir Protik Shirajul Islam, Golam Mostafa (Poet), Zillur Rahaman Shiddique (Writer and Researcher) Jajabor Osman, Rabiul Hossain, Sayad Akram Hossain, Pagla Kanai (Poet), Bir Bagha Jatin (Mathematician), Panju Shah (Poet), Sultan Boyati, Mostafa Monowar (Cartoonist), Kazi Ahsan Habib (Cartoonist), Sukchand Shaha (Poet), Mohammad Wazad Ali (Writer) etc.

Tourist Attractions in Jhenaidah District

Mobarokgonj Sugar mills, Jhenaidah Cadet College, Tamanna Park, Datanagor Agricultural Project, Shyalakupa Sahi Mosque, Shrine of Pagla Kanai, Naldanga Temple Complex, Kolika Doha, Baro Bazar, Mazar of Bulu Deouan, Gunjanath temple, Shiddeshary Kali Mondir, Home of K P Bose, Dhol Samudra Lake, Home of Poet Golam Mostafa, Shailkupa Ramgopal Temple, Graveyard of Shiraj Shai, Fakir Lalon Shai er Vita, Gazi Kalu – Champaboti Mazar  at Kaliganj etc.