Images of Jamalpur

Economy of Jamalpur

Jamalpur is an important market center for the rice, sugarcane, jute, tobacco, and mustard produced in the region. The city is connected by road, rail, and river with Dhaka and the rest of the country. It has a railway station and three dakbungalows.

The town's main exports are jute, tobacco, mustard seed, peanut, leather, egg, pulse, betel leaf and handicrafts.

Making Nakshi kantha (embroidered quilts) is a traditional occupation. Nakshi Hostoshilpo is one of the pioneers of this industry since 1995. This institute is owned by Mrs. Parul Akter, the chairperson of Zanoni Mohila Somity, which is govt. approved.

Baksiganj Upazila of Jamalpur District

Baksiganj is an Upazila of Jamalpur District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Bakshigonj is located at 25.2250°N 89.8750°E . It has 32007 units of household and total area 204.3 km².

Administration Bakshigonj thana was turned into an upazila in 1982. The upazila consists of 7 union parishads, 25 mouzas and 196 villages. In Bakshigonj have some Haat Bazer.

Bakshigonj (Town) The area of the Bakshigonj town is 3.86 km². It has a population of 8573; male 50.97%, female 49.03%; population density is 2220 per km². Literacy rate among the town people is 25.9%.

Historical events during the war of liberation the Pakistan army established a military camp at Kamalpur, in the northern sector. From the point of view of war strategy this camp was so important that its fall meant to lose control over the whole Jamalpur-Dhaka region. The freedom fighters attacked Kamalpur many times. On 31 July 1971 the freedom fighters attacked Kamalpur under the command of Major Moinul Hussain Chowdhury, Battalion Commanding Officer of the 1st East Bengal Regiment of Sector 11. This time final victory was not achieved but the casualties in the Pakistan army were huge. In this battle 35 freedom fighters including Captain Salahuddin Momtaz, Ahaduzzaman and Abul Kalam Azad were killed. On 14 November 1971 Abu Taher lost one of his legs in an explosion.

Marks of War of Liberation Mass grave 7, Playground of Bakshigonj High School, Kamalpur Health Centre, Kamalpur Bazar, Battajor, Dhanua Bakshigonj Cattle Hat, Bakshigonj Bazar.

People of Bakshigonj

There have a lot of people in bakshigonj. Maximum people are highly educated.The most special things is relation between political leaders very co-operative.And it is also a nice place to settle down. That is the region a lot of people settle over here from different part of the country.

Data

Population

180405 ; male 50.80%, female 49.20%; Muslim 98.08%, Hindu 1.25%, Christian 0.44%, and others 0.22%.

Religious institutions

Mosque 287, temple 1.

Literacy and educational institutions

Average literacy 17.4%; male 22.8%, female 11.8%. Educational institutions- college 3(One is Bakshigonj Govt K.U. College, Khatamun Moin Women's College at (jamalpur road) ] and Niloxkhia College), secondary school 13, Bakshigonj N.M. high school (near Miah Bari), madrasa 46, government primary school 49, non-government primary school 60.

Cultural organisations

Rural club 27, cinema hall 2,(one about to close), literary society 6, women's organisation 1, play ground 22.

Main occupations

Agriculture 40.46%, fishing 1.28%, agricultural labourer 26.24%, wage labourer 2.95%, commerce 12.92%, service 13.08% and others 3.07%.

Land use

Total cultivable land 14885.88 hectares, fallow land 2747.88 hectares; single crop 9.36%, double crop 56.22% and treble crop land 34.42%.

Land control

Among the peasants 21.21% are landless, 30.07% marginal, 31.12% small, 14.52% intermediate and 3.08% rich.

Value of land

The market value of the land of the first grade is 30000 Taka per 0.01 hectare(depend on Area).

Main crops

Paddy, jute, sugar cane, mustard seed, wheat, sweet potato, turmeric, onion, garlic, cabbage, cauliflower, brinjal, pulse and vegetables.

Extinct or nearly extinct crops

Linseed, sesame, kaun, corn and peanut.

Main fruits

Banana, black berry, papaya, pine apple and water melon.

Fisheries, dairies

cattle breeding centre 2, poultry farm 16, hatchery 3.

Communication facilities

Roads: pucca road 36 km, semi pucca 19 km, mud road 106 km.

Traditional transport

Palanquin, horse carriage and bullock cart. These means of transport are either extinct or nearly extinct.

Cottage industries

 Loom 1700, handicrafts 36, blacksmiths 98, potteries 9, bamboo and cane works 355, wood workers 132, jute and cotton works 16.

Hats, bazaars and fairs

hats and bazaars are 5, most noted hat is Nayem Mia Hat. It is a bit far from Thana but it a really classic hat.

Main exports

Jute, paddy, cotton, mustard seed, onion, garlic and turmeric.

NGO activities

Operationally important NGOs are BRAC, ASA, Grameen Bank, CARE, Unnayan Sangha and Jibika.

Health centres

Upazila health complex 1, family planning centre 7, satellite clinic 3.

Well, Bakshiganj has some places for visit or tour including the locally famous Louchapra Picnic spot. There are some guest houses there where you can enjoy a lot of undiscovered hills, with in a touch of very simple local tribal people. There is a bazaar near there called Louchapra Bazaar.

Demographics

As of the 2011 Bangladesh census, Baksiganj has a population of 180503. Males constitute are 50.8% of the population, and females 49.2%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 76635. Baksiganj has an average literacy rate of 17.4% (7+ years), and the national average of 37.4% literate.

Administrative

Baksiganj thana was turned into an upazila in 1982. The upazila consists of 7 union parishads, 25 mouzas and 196 villages Baksijang thana has a remarkable development throughout the years. The key developer of this thana are MA Sattar Ex:Minister of BD Govet. Mr. Akkash Master Mr. Hamidur Rahman and a lot of people who give their time and to Develop the Upazila.

Dewanganj Upazila of Jamalpur District

Dewanganj is an Upazila of Jamalpur District, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. It covers an area of 266.59 km² (102.93 sq mi), and is bounded by Char Rajibpur Upazila to the north, Islampur Upazila to the south, Baksiganj Upazila and Meghalaya, India to the east, Gaibandha Sadar Upazila and Phulchhari Upazila to the west. Its main river is the Jamuna River (the Brahmaputra River).

History

The early name of Dewanganj was 'Paddat Nagar' named after by a Hindu Land Lord. During the Mughal period two saints, Dewan Shah Jalal and Dewan Shah Jamal, preached Islam in the area. Dewanganj is named after these two saints. Bahadurabad Ghat of this upazila was a very important strategic place in the northern sector during 1971 . The Pak army deployed one-platoon soldiers of the 31st Baluch Regiment, one company Para Military Rangers Forces and about 50 Razakars to keep full control over the Bahadurabad Ghat along with the Jamuna River. On 3 July 1971 a group of 400 freedom fighters attacked the Bahadurabad Ghat under the command of Major Shafayet Jamil. The Pak army was defeated in this three-day battle; with this the freedom fighters were able to disrupt the railway communication berween Jamalpur and Bahadurabad Ghat.Marks of War of Liberation Mass grave 3. .

Geography

Dewanganj is located at 25.1417°N 89.7833°E. It has 38023 units of house hold and total area 266.59 km².

Demographics

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Dewanganj has a population of 193182. Males constitute are 50.47% of the population, and females 49.53%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 92441. Dewanganj has an average literacy rate of 20.9% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.

Administrative

Dewanganj has 10 Unions/Wards, 47 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 172 villages.

Educational institutions

College 2, government high school 1, non-government high school 15, Madrasa 5, government primary school 115, non-government primary school 63.Cultural organisations Club 61, library 1, cinema hall 2, theatre group 1, literary society 8, women's organisation 1, playground 31. Noted educational institutions: Dewangonj Government High School, Dewangonj Girls High School, A.K memorial College, Polly-technical College, Zill-Bangla High School, Aliya Madrasa, Sananda Bari High School, Sananda Bari Degree College,M.M memorial College,Hatibhanga.

Industry, agriculture and others

Zill-Bangla sugar Mill. One of the finest sugar factory in Bangladesh. This sugar factory situated in Mill Bazar near Dewangonj railway station. Main crops Paddy, jute, sugarcane, mustard seed, wheat, potato, garlic, cabbage, cauliflower, brinjal, varieties of pulse and vegetables.Extinct or nearly extinct crops Ground nut, kaun. Main fruits Mango, banana, coconut, watermelon and futi. Fisheries, dairies, poultry Cattle breeding farm 1, hatchery 1.Cottage industries Loom 1400, handicraft 39, blacksmith 72, potteries 11, bamboo and cane work 71, wood work 159, painter 7, jute and cotton work 96 and tailoring 200.

Religion

Religious institutions Mosque 322, temple 5. Muslim 97.82%, Hindu 2.01%, Buddhist 0.02%, Christian 0.03% and others 0.12%.

Transport

Dewanganj is on the Narayanganj-Bahadurabad Ghat Line.

Occupations

Main occupations Agriculture 39.34%, fishing 1.81%, agricultural labourer 28.77%, wage labourer 3.76%, commerce 9.44%, service 5.69% and others 11.19%.Land use Total cultivable land 16385.27 hectares, fallow land 2554.03 hectares; single crop 16.67%, double crop 45.86% and treble crop 9.81%; land under irrigation 771.35 hectares.Land control Among the peasants 14.04% are landless, 40.96% marginal, 27.82% small, 13.58% intermediate and 3.60% rich; cultivable land per head is 0.18 hectare.Value of land The market value of the land of the first grade is Taka 7500 per 0.01 hectare.

NGOs

NGO activities Operationally important NGOs are brac, asa, grameen bank, sss,Unnayan Sangha and Progress.

Heath

Health centers Upazila health complex 1, family planning centre 8, satellite clinic 2.

Rivers

Jamuna and Brahammaputra.

Hats, bazars, place, model and fairs

Hats and bazars are 33, most noted are Dewanganj bazar, Sananda Bari Bazar, Moulvir chor bazar, fair 1 (Baruni Mela at Chaitra Samkranti) every year also observed Pahela Baishakh and arranged Mela at Sananda Bari Hich School yard.

Sarishabari Upazila of Jamalpur District

Sarishabari is an Upazila of Jamalpur District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Sarishabari is located at 24.7417°N 89.8333°E. It has 58,254 households and total area 263.48 km².

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Sarishabari has a population of 289,106. Males constitute 51.66% of the population, and females 48.34%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 148,197. Sarishabari has an average literacy rate of 24.4% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.

Sarishabari has 1 municipality, 8 Unions, 173 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 179 villages.

There is a urea fertilizer factory named Jamuna Fertilizer Co. Ltd which is the largest fertilizer factory in the country. It produces granular urea fertilizer. And some jute mills are here. Alhaz Jute Mills Ltd, AR Jute Mills and Popular Jute Mill are notable.There Is Sarishabari Baro Bazar, Station, Chaperkona, Bausi Bazar,Faijmore Bazar,Gabtuli Bazar,Shimla Bazar,Sanikuir Hut are notable also.

Educational Institutions in Jamalpur

• Sarishabari R .D M. Pilot High School.
• Kuthir Hat High School
• Sarishabari RUT High School
• Sarishabari Mahmuda Salam Girl's College
• Pogal Digha College,Tarakandi.
• Pogal Digha High School,Tarakandi.
• Pogal Digha Kinder Garten, Tarakandi.
• Sarishabari RUT College.
• Aramnagar Aliya Madrasa.
• Pingna High School
• Bausi Bangali High School.
• Salema Khatun Girls School.
• Ezarapara Fulbariya govt Primary School.
• Bausi Ponchopir Primary School .
• Bausi Gogaria Primary School.
• Bausi Primary school.
• Sarishabari R.U.T College .
• Vatara High School .
• Bausi Bangali Primary School.
• Sengua High School, Sengua
• FaijMore Dakhil Madrasha(Founded by Maulana Abdul Jabber Khan).
• Chandanpur Primary School.
• Phuldah Primary School.
• Bari Patal Primary School
• Bari Patal High School
• Chaperkona Mohesh Chandra High School
• Kuthir Hat Govt. Primary School
• Ragunathpur Govt. Primary School