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Sirajganj District

Coordinates: 24°20′N 89°37′E / 24.33°N 89.62°E / 24.33; 89.62
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Sirajganj District (Bengali: সিরাজগঞ্জ জেলা) is a district in the North Bengal region of Bangladesh, located in the Rajshahi Division.[1] It is an economically important district of Bangladesh. Sirajganj district is the 25th largest district by area and 9th largest district by population in Bangladesh. It is known as the gateway to North Bengal.

Sirajganj District
সিরাজগঞ্জ জেলা
District of Bangladesh
Clockwise from top-left: Shahzadpur Dargah Mosque, Jamuna Eco Park, Jamuna Bridge, Nabaratna Temple, Jamuna River, Shahzadpur Kachharibari, Chalan Beel
Nickname: 
The Gateway to North Bengal
Location of Sirajganj District in Bangladesh
Location of Sirajganj District in Bangladesh
Map
Expandable map of Sirajganj District
Coordinates: 24°20′N 89°37′E / 24.33°N 89.62°E / 24.33; 89.62
Country Bangladesh
DivisionRajshahi Division
Government
 • Deputy CommissionerDr. Farook Ahmed
Area
 • Total2,497.95 km2 (964.46 sq mi)
 Flood plain and Marsh land
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2011 census)[2]
 • Total3,097,489
 • Density1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Sirajganji, Shirazgonji
Literacy rate
 • Total68%
Time zoneUTC+06:00 (BST)
Postal code
6700-6760
HDI (2018)0.606[3]
medium · 10th of 21
Websitewww.sirajganj.gov.bd

In 1762, a severe earthquake changed the flow of the Jamuna river and created a new river named Baral. On the west bank of this Baral river, new land emerged and most of the land of surrounding it belonged to Zamindar Siraj Ali Chowdhury. So, after his name gradually this area got its recognition as Sirajganj. Currently it is famous for its hand-loom cottage industries and more than 50% people here are related with this business. In 1885, Sirajganj emerged as a thana. Formally under Mymensingh District in Dacca Division, it was transferred to Pabna District on 15 February 1866.[4] It was upgraded to become a subdivision of Pabna in 1885. In 1984, it was upgraded to a district. Its administrative capital is Sirajganj city.

History

The historic Salanga Movement in 1922 led to 1200 deaths, most notably in a massacre of independence activists on 27 January 1922, referred to as the Salanga massacre in Bengali history and memorialized with "Salanga Day" annually.[5] .

  • 1924: Conference of All India Congress Party
  • 1928: Convention of Brahmo Samaj
  • 1932: Visit of Kazi Nazrul Islam
  • 1940: A. K. Fazlul Huq laid the foundation stone of Sirajgonj Government College
  • 1942: All India Muslim League Conference attended Muhammad Ali Jinnah

During the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, Sirajganj was place under Sector 7, which was commanded by Major Nazmul Huq, Subadar Major Abdur Rob and Major Kazi Nuruzzaman. It was headquartered at Tarangapur, Balurghat, West Bengal, India.[6] A youth camp called Palashdanga Juba Shibir was formed at Kalibari, Bhadraghat union in Kamarkhanda. On 20 April, an encounter was held between the Bengali freedom fighters and the Pakistan Army at a place near the Ghatina bridge in Ullahpara, leading to 15 Pakistani soldiers being killed and 50 freedom fighters and civilians being wounded. On 23 April, the army conducted mass killing, plundering, violation of women and burning at Ullahpara. Two days later, the army shot many people dead at Chariashika and Charia Kalibari near Hatikamrul Square. A battle was fought between the freedom fighters and the Pakistani army on 11 November at Naogaon of Tarash in which 130 soldiers and Razakars were killed. The freedom fighters attacked the Sambhudia military camp in Chauhali on 19 November, successfully capturing two firearms. On 27 November, the freedom fighters again attacked the Sambhudia camp causing considerable damages to the camp; in this attack 5 freedom fighters were wounded. Chauhali was liberated on 29 November. In December 1971, a battle was fought in Baraitala, Gandail union in Kazipur in which several freedom fighters were killed. The Pakistani army in collaboration with the local razakars conducted heavy plundering and set many houses of Malipara on fire on 22 June and at Sambhudia in mid August. The freedom fighters attacked the Sambhudia Pakistani military camp on 19 November and captured two firearms. On 27 November the freedom fighters again attacked the Sambhudia camp causing considerable damages to the camp; in this attack 5 freedom fighters were wounded. Chauhali upazila was liberated on 29 November. On 7 December 1971, a battle was fought between the freedom fighters and the Pakistani army on WAPDA dam of Rajapur union in which the Pakistani army was defeated and one freedom fighter was killed. Besides, another battle was fought between the freedom fighters and the Pakistani army at the north side of the graveyard of Tamai Paschimpara of Bhangabari union in which three Pakistani soldiers and two freedom fighters were killed. Encounters between the freedom fighters and the Pakistani army were held at different places of the upazila including at Sailabari, Degree College and on the bank of the river Jamuna. On 14 December, Ullahpara was liberated and with this the capitulation of the whole of Sirajganj district was completed. Two mass graves were present in Baroitala and Asbaria. 2 memorial monument for the martyrs were built; “Durjay Bangla” in Chandidasgati and Ghatina.

Location

Sirajganj District is the gateway to the North Bengal. It is bordered on the north by Bogra District and Natore District; on the west by Natore District and Pabna District; on the south by Pabna District and Manikganj District; on the east Manikganj District, Tangail District and Jamalpur District.

Geography

Sirajganj District of Rajshahi division has an area of about 2,497.92 square kilometres (964.45 sq mi). The main rivers are Jamuna, Baral, Ichamati, Karatoya, Phuljor and Hurasagor. The annual average temperature reaches a maximum of 34.6 °C, and a minimum of 11.9 °C. The annual rainfall is 1,610 millimetres (63 in).

Administration

Sirajganj Sub-division was established in 1885 under Pabna district and it was turned into a district in 1984. Of the 9 upazilas (sub-district) of the district, Ullahpara is the largest and Kamarkhanda is the smallest by area. By population, Sirajganj Sadar is the largest and Chauhali is the smallest. At the time of 2011 census, the district had 6 municipals, 6 Parliament seats, 82 unions and 2016 villages.

List of Upazilas

There are nine (9) Upazilas (sub-district), namely :

Population

At the time of the 2011 census, the population was 3,097,489. Males make up 51.14% of the population and females 48.86%. 14.09% of the population lives in urban areas. The literacy rate is 42.05%.[2] It is one of the most populated and also densely populated district in Bangladesh.

Religion

Most of the people of this district are Muslims. Hindus are minority in this district.

Religions in Sirajganj district (2011)[2]
Religion Percent
Muslims
 
 95.19%
Hindus
 
 4.57%
Others
 
 0.24%

Muslims make up 95.19% of the population, while Hindus are 4.57% of the population.[2]

Language

Most of the people of this district are Bengalis. They speak a local dialect of Bengali Language called Sirajganji dialect.

Languages in Sirajganj District (2011)
language percent
Bengali
 
 98.87%
Others
 
 1.13%

Health

There is a public medical college named Shaheed M. Monsur Ali Medical College. Also, there are two private medical college named North Bengal Medical College & Hospital and Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College & Hospital.

Economy

Sirajganj District is economically one of the most important district of Bangladesh. It is known for its unique economic structure. Sirajganj District has a own identity of clothes. Half of entire Bangladesh's weaving industries are in only Sirajganj District. Cottage industries in this district include weaving, bamboo and cane , jute, goods, goldsmiths, handicrafts, blacksmiths, potteries, wood works, mat and pati making. Other manufactories are jute mill, textile mill, cement factory, rice and flour mill, ice factory etc. Sirajganj District's great communication system helps to grow the entire North Bengal and Bangladesh's economy. Almost all kinds of crops are cultivated in this district.

Education

Educational institutions in Sirajganj District include -

Transport

Sirajganj District's transportation system is very good. It has the most important highway and railway of Bangladesh which connects the entire North Bengal and a part of South Bengal with the rest of the country. Buses, CNG, rickshaws, auto rickshaws, legunas, vans are the main mode of transport within the district.

It is very easy to travel through the district because of its great transport system. It has the 2nd largest bridge Jamuna Bridge and the largest railway bridge of Bangladesh. Sirajganj District is also famous for its River-ports.

Points of interest

Notable people

Bridges in Sirajganj District

Like many other districts in Bangladesh, Sirajgnaj is also a district with many rivers. The main bridges are Bangabandhu Multipurpose Bridge over the River Jamuna, Nalka Bridge Over the River Foljodre, Eliot Bridge etc.

References

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  • Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
  • Cultural survey report of Sirajganj District 2007:
  • Cultural survey report of Upazilas of Sirajganj District 2007.
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