Noakhali,Chittagong,Bangladesh

whose earlier name was Bhulua, was established in 1821. It consists of 9 upazilas, 5 municipalities, 45 wards, 90 mahallas, 83 union parishads, 909 mouzas and 978 villages. The upazilas are Noakhali Sadar, Subarna Char, Kabirhat, Begumganj, Chatkhil, Companiganj, Hatiya, Sonaimuri, and Senbagh; the municipalities are Begumganj (Chawmuhani), Companiganj (Bashurhat), Noakhali Sadar, Chatkhil, Kabirhat (Sadar).mazharul from gazipur

History:

The ancient name of Noakhali is Bhulua. In the 1660s, the agricultural activities of the north-eastern region of Bhulua were seriously affected by floodwater of the Dakatia River flowing from the Tripura hills. To salvage the situation, a canal was dug in 1660 that ran from the Dakatia through Ramganj, Sonaimudi and Chaumuhani to divert water flow to the junction of the rivers Meghna and Feni. After excavating this long canal, Bhulua was renamed "Noakhali" after "Noa" (new) and "khal" (canal) in 1668. The Noakhali district was created in 1821. It originally consisted of two sub-divisions, Noakhali Sadar and Feni. In 1984, Noakhali was split into three districts, Noakhali, Feni and Lakshmipur. The people of Noakhali actively took part in the Khilafat Movement in 1920. Since 1790, Noakhali district was seriously affected many times by natural disasters including high tidal bores, tornadoes, flooding, and cyclones. In 1970, a devastating tornado and tidal bore took the lives of about 3 lakh people of the district. During the War of Liberation many direct and guerilla encounters were held between the Pakistan army and the independence fighters. About 70 independence fighters were killed in a direct encounter with the Pakistan army on 15 June 1971, in front of the Sonapur Ahmadia School. Noakhali was liberated on 7 December 1971. Towns

Towns in Noakhali include the following. Maijdee
Maijdee consists of 9 wards and 36 mahallas, and has a land area of 12.61 km². The town has a population of 74585 (male 51.50%, female 48.50%) with a population density of 5915 km²; its literacy rate is 60.7%. The ancient name of Noakhali Sadar was Sudharam. In 1948, when the upazila headquarters were destroyed by the erosion of the Meghna River, it was shifted 8 km to the north to its present place at Maijdi. Chaumuhani
Chaumuhani consists of 9 wards. It one of the busy town in noakhali which is very popular for the printing and book businesses.The main occupation of this locality’s people are business.Besides there are some other occupation’s people like fisherman,carpenter etc. live here.Chaumuhanhi is the via city which the another area’s people lilke maijdee,laksmipur, raipur can go outside of noakhali. Sonaimuri
Sonaimuri: sonaimuri is newly formed upazilla...

Bashurhat
Bashurhat is a rapidly growing town; most of its inhabitants are foreign workers from the United States and the Middle East. Sonapur
Sonapur is one of the handful of towns in Bangladesh with a significant population of Catholics. Chaprashir Hat
This small town, situated presently in Kabirhat Upazila, southern Noakhali, is famous for coastal products and is an important centre for coastal trade. "SENBAG UPOJILA,, (at NOAKHALI district)
with an area of 155.83 sq km, which is enclosed by Nangalkot upazila (north), Noakhali Sadar & Companiganj (Noakhali) upazilas (south), Daganbhuyiyan upazila (east) and Begumganj & Laksam upazilas (west). SENBAG (Town) consists of six mouzas. Total area of the town is 15.7 sq km & population is 23530. male 49.34%, female 50.66%; population density per sq km 1499. Literacy rate among the town people is 49.3%. Administration Senbagh thana was turned into SENBAG UPOJILA in 1983. It consists of 9 union parishads, 99 mouzas and 111 villages. Population 216309; male 48.24%, female 51.76%; Muslim 94.89%; Hindu 5.04%, Buddhist 0.07%. Religious institutions Mosque 312, temple 14, most noted of which is Senbagh Bazar Jami Mosque...

Literacy & Educational institutions:
Average literacy 20.3%; male 27.7% and female 12.8%. Educational institutions: government college 1, non-government college 2, government high school 2, non-government high school 23, madrasa 19, government primary school 79, non-government primary school 41. Cultural organisations Rural club 17, cinema hall 1, playground 14. Main occupations Agriculture 30.14%, agricultural labourer 16.66%, wage labourer 1.96%, commerce 10.99%, service 23.54%, transport 2.52% and others 14.19%. Land use:
Total cultivable land 12144.88 hectares; fallow land 923.51 hectares; cultivable land under irrigation 24%. Land control Among the peasants, 32% are landless, 30% small, 26% intermediate and 12% rich; cultivable land per head 0.05 hectare. Value of land The market value of the land of the first grade is approximately Tk 6000 per 0.01 hectare. Main crops Paddy, jute, wheat, potato, brinjal, sugarcane, varieties of pulses, oil seed, betel leaf and betel nut. Extinct or nearly extinct crops Linseed, sesame, sweet potato, mustard seed, aus and aman paddy. Main fruits Mango, jackfruit, papaya, coconut, banana, date. Communication facilities Roads: pucca 194 km, semi pucca 88 km and mud road 275 km. Traditional transport Palanquin, horse carriage, bullock cart and boat. These means of transport are either extinct or nearly extinct. Manufactories Rice mill 70, flour and chilli mill 40, ice factory 6. Cottage industries Weaving 164, bamboo and cane work 480, blacksmith 61, potteries 48, wood work 163, brass work 25, jute and fabrics work 29. Hats, bazars and fairs Hats and bazars are 22, most noted of which Kankir Hat, Senbagh Bazar, Chhamir Munshir Hat and Darbesh Hat; fair 1. Main exports Rice, coconut, betel nut, banana, betel leaf. NGO activities Operationally important NGOs are BRAC, PROSHIKA, ASA, CARE, CARITAS. Health centres Upazila health complex 1, family planning centre 9. Feni District
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Feni District

Feni
Division name Chittagong Division
Coordinates [show location on an interactive map] 23°01′00″N 91°23′30″E / 23.0167, 91.3917
Area 928.34 km²
Time zone BST (UTC+6)
Population (1991[update])
- Density
- Literacy rate 1196219
- 1,288.56/km²
- 40.7%
Website: Banglapedia Article
Maplink: Official Map of Feni District

Feni (Bengali: ফেনী) is a small southern district of Bangladesh, bordering (clockwise from the north) Tripura in India, Chittagong district, the Bay of Bengal, Noakhali district and Comilla district. It comprises six sub-districts ("Upazilas"): Feni Sadar, Chhagalnaiya, Porshuram, Fulgazi, Daganbhuiyan and Sonagazi. Before becoming a full-fledged district in 1984, it was part of the Noakhali district. Feni has a moderate climate, and a rich history dating back almost 3000 years. Except agriculture, maximum people of Feni resides in Dhaka City and Chittagong City, engaged in Job and Business.It has a large contingent of its population residing in the Middle East and other parts of the world. Two years back, a Feni native, Abul Kashem, was in the news when he was captured by Iraqi insurgents while driving a truck for a Kuwaiti company. He was subsequently released without any harm.[citation needed]

The main highway of Bangladesh, Dhaka-Chittagong inter-district highway passes through Feni. Buses usually take 3-4 hours to travel on 165 km highway from Dhaka and about 2.5 hours from Chittagong. Panaromic landscape comprising of the Tripura valley, Feni River estuarine and green paddy fields add to Feni district's scenic beauty. Feni is also important in strategic viewpoints, its position near Indian border, Bay of Bengal and shrink geographical location on Bangladesh makes it important. Among the famous personalities of Feni district are journalist Abdus Salam (Editor), ABM Musa, novelists Shahidullah Kaiser and Johir Rayhan, Language Martyr Abdus Salam, playwrights Selim Al-din and Dr. Inamul Huq. One of the three Girls Cadel Colleges in Bangaldesh is situated in Feni. The other two are in Mymensingh and Joypurhat districts. The Bangladesh's only Govt. Computer Institute situated in Feni. Laksmipur
Administration Lakshmipur thana was established under Noakhali district in 1860. Lakshmipur was transformed into subdivision in 1979 and was elevated to a district in 1984. It consists of 4 upazilas, 3 municipalities, 30 wards, 55 mahallas, 47 union parishads, 445 mouzas and 536 villages. The upazilas are lakshmipur sadar, raipur, ramganj and ramgati. Historical events Lakshmipur district area had been a part of the kingdom of Bhulua at the beginning of the thirteenth century. Lakshmipur is said to have been a military outpost during the Mughal and Company period. From the sixteenth to the nineteenth century this area used to produce huge quantity of salt and exported them outside. It was on the issue of salt production that the Salt Movement occurred in this area. The inhabitants of this district had important role in the indigo resistance movement, Sannyasi uprising, swadeshi movement and Debt Arbitration Movement. During the Swadeshi Movement Mahatma Gandhi travelled through the district and often stayed at Kafilatali Akhra and at Sreerampur Rajbari in Ramganj. The rebel poet Kazi Nazrul Islam visited Lakshmipur town in June 1926. On this occasion a silver plate and a silver cup were presented to the poet on behalf of the residents of the town. During the war of liberation in 1971 seventeen battles were fought between the freedom fighters and the Pak occupation army. Marks of War of Liberation Memorial monument 3, Mass grave 2, mass killing site 1.

[edit] Places of Interest

Upozila sader Mosque Bagbari, Archaeological heritage Tita Khan Jami Mosque, Mita Khan Mosque, Majupur Matka Mosque, Madhu Banu Mosque, Dayem Shah Mosque, Abdullahpur Jami Mosque, Sahapur Neel-kuthi, Sahapur Saheb-bari, Zamindar house at Dalal Bazar, Srigovinda Mahaprabhu Jeu Akhra, Dalal Bazar Math, Khoa-sagor dighi, Oidara Dighi, Kamala Sundari Dighi, Jinn's Mosque at village Kerwa in Raipur, Bara Mosque, Rani Bhabani Kamada Math of Ramgati, Sreerampur Rajbari in Ramganj, Shyampur Dayra Sharif, Kachua Dargah, Harishchar Dargah, Kanchanpur Dargah.Samitir Hat Cyclone Center.

[edit] Demographics

Population 1479371; male 49.21%, female 50.79%; Muslim 95.31%, Hindu 4.66%, Christian 0.01%, Buddhist 0.01% and others 0.01%.

[edit] Economy

Main occupations Agriculture 35.19%, fishing 2.7%, agricultural labourer 19.86%, wage labourer 3.16%, commerce 12.10%, service 12.21%, transport 2.04%, construction 1.27%, others 11.47%. Land use Cultivable land 1,254.66 km², fallow land 97.04 km², forest area 96.04 km²; single crop 25.85%, double crop 59.03%, triple crop 15.12%. Land control Among the peasants, 12.6% landless, 27.3% marginal peasant, 45.9% small peasant, 12.2% intermediate, 2% rich; land per head 950 m². Value of land The market value of the first grade arable land is Tk 144.70/m². Main crops Paddy, wheat, mustard, jute, chilli, potato, pulse, maize, soybean, ground nut, sugarcane. Extinct and nearly extinct crops Sesame, kaun, linseed, joar, pea, khesari, leguminous pulse, barley, arahar, gram, to***co. Main fruits Mango, jackfruit, banana, black berry, papaya, guava, palm, lemon, coconut, betel nut, apple, sharifa, amra. Fishery, dairy and poultry Fishery 58, fish nursery 16, livestock and dairy 102, poultry 222, hatchery 3. Communication facilities Roads: pucca 243 km, semi pucca 235 km and mud road 1822 km. Traditional transport Palanquin (extinct), kosh and bullock cart (nearly extinct), boat. Manufactories Textile mill, handloom, rice mill, flour mill, saw mill, ice factory, aluminium factory, bidi factory, nail factory, candle factory, soap factory, coconut fibre processing factory, printing press, oil mill, bakery, book binding, battery factory, miscellaneous workshops etc. Cottage industries Bamboo and cane work, pottery, wood work, tailoring, radio TV and watch repairing, bi-cycle and rickshaw repairing, fishing net weaving, goldsmith, blacksmith, cobbler etc. Hats, bazars and fair Hats and bazars are 123, fair 7. Main exports Coconut, betel nut, fish, ground nut, chilli. NGO activities Operationally important NGOs are brac, asa, proshika, CODEC, SOPIRET, CARE, RIDO, grameen bank, Gana Unnayan Sangstha, DORP Social Institute, Gonoshahajjo Sangstha, USAP, BCSDP, RDA, MRDS, NRDS, MCC, NRDP, Hunger Project, Desh Unnayan Sangstha, Palli Mahila Unnayan Sangstha, Triveni Mahila Unnayan Sangstha, Seba Society, Nijera Kari, Al-Amin,

Health centres Hospital 6, diabetic hospital 1, upazila health complex 4, family planning centre 32, maternity and child care centre 2, satellite clinic 40, community clinic 38, private clinic 12, veterinary hospital 5, artificial breeding point 6. Geography
Raipur
Raipur is located at [show location on an interactive map] 23°02′00″N 90°46′30″E / 23.0333, 90.775 . It has 40618 units of house hold and total area 201.32 km².

[edit] Demographics

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Raipur has a population of 213573. Males constitute are 51% of the population, and females 49%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 100491. Raipur has an average literacy rate of 34.6% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate. [1]

[edit] Administrative

* Raipur has 7 Unions/Wards,


Raipur Union
Bamni Union
Char Bangshi Union
Keora Union
Sonapur Union
Char Ababil Union
Char Mohona Union

* 49 Mauzas/Mahallas,
* and 82 villages.

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Raipur has also the biggest Hatchery (Fishery)of the Asia. Geography

Ramganj is located at [show location on an interactive map] 23°06′20″N 90°52′30″E / 23.1056, 90.875 . It has 43995 units of house hold and total area 169.31 km².

[edit] Demographics

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Ramganj has a population of 238,333. Males constitute 47.98% of the population, and females 52.02%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 112,929. Ramganj has an average literacy rate of 45% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate. [1]

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Ramganj has 9 Unions, 1 municipality, 152 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 126 villages. Dr.Sirajul Islam Ex. Professor Dhaka University Born in Ramgonj Upzila Bholakote Village is Son in law of Dr. Mohammad Shahidullah who was 18 Language Pandit Dr. Mirza Mojibul Hogue, founder of modern Ramgong Born in Ramgonj Upjila who was parliament health secretary during 1965 to 1968, killed Dec 18, 1971 by few misguided freedom fighter for the interest of Rashid Mia, who later became next member of parliament. ANM SHAMSUL ISLAM (Prof. Nasser)is one of the most popular and eminent politician,academician who started his early life as a professor at Ramgonj college.He was elected first Upazila chairman of Ramgonj.Later on in 1986 he was elected Member of Parliament and he managed the then Govt. to declare the Ramgonj college as Government and Ramgonj Hajigonj Road for the govt. affiliation which has a mejor influences over modern days trade and commerce with the rest of the country. A.T.M.Shamsuzzaman is Film star has Born in Ramgonj Upjila Bholakote Village

Ramgonj is one of the develop upazila in Bangladesh. Mirza Mojibul Hoque (founder of modern Ramgonj),Rashid Mia, Nasir Professor, Ziaul Haque Zia, Nazim Miah was Member of Parliament. Geography
Ramgati
Ramgati is located at [show location on an interactive map] 22°36′20″N 90°59′50″E / 22.6056, 90.9972 . It has 59387 units of house hold and total area 570.55 km².

[edit] Demographics

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Ramgati has a population of 335243. Males constitute are 51.57% of the population, and females 48.43%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 146035. Ramgati has an average literacy rate of 19.9% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate. [1]

[edit] Administrative

Ramgati has 12 Unions/Wards, 57 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 69 villages. In 1970, a devastating tornado and tidal bore took the lives of about 10 lakh people of the district. Notable locals

Freedom fighters:

* Mohammad Ruhul Amin Bir Shreshtho (FF)
* Serajul Alam Khan (Chief of BLF and the Architact of Independent Bangladesh )
* A S M Abdur Rob (BLF)
* Mostafizur Rahman (BLF)
* Mahmumudur Rahman Belayet (BLF)
* Khaled Mohammed Ali (BLF)
* Momin Ullah B.Sc(BLF)
* Shahid Shah Alam Bir Uttam

Other notable people:

* Raja Laksmanmanikya King of the kingdom of Bhulua
* Abdul Hakim 17th century poet
* Muzaffar Ahmad Secretary General of All India Comunist Party and later One of the founder of CPI(M)
* Abdul Malek Ukil
* Shahidullah Kaiser Author
* Jahir Rayhan Author, Director
* Munier Chowdhury Playwright
* Motahar Hossain Chowdhury
* Azim Film Actor
* General Moin U Ahmed Present Army Chief of Bangladesh
* BNP CHAIRPERSON BEGUM KHALEDA ZIA(FENI)
* Mr. M A Hashem(Chairman of partex group)
* Md Mominul Islam Baker(Baker chariman,Sonaimuri)
* Mr. Morshed Khan (Chairman of Bengal group and RTV)
* Mr.Kiron(chairman of Globe)
* Mr. Late Abul khari(owner of Abul khair group)


Places of interest

* Nijhum Dip - Nijhum Dip is in the South-East Side of Noakhali.
* Shahid Vulu Stedium - International Cricket Venue.
* Bajra Shahi Mosque - Bajra.
* Queen Lurther's Church - Sonapur.
* Gandhi Ashram - Joyag, Sonaimuri.
* Mangrove Forest - Mangrove Forest, Char Jabbar. News paper published from Noakhali
Noakhali web
Noakhali Kantha
Noakhali Mail
Daily Jatiyo Nishan
Daily Jonotar Odhikar
Weekly NoyaSangbad
Saptahik Choloman Noakhali
Pakkhik Loksangbad

Prominent educational institutions

* Medical Assistant Training Institute, Maijdee, Noakhali
* Ahamadia High School, Sonapur
* Brother Andre's School, Sonapur
* Noakhali Zila School
* Noakhali Government College
* Noakhali Government Girls' College
* Sonapur Degree College
* Begumganj Pilot High School
* Begumgonj Govt. Technical High school
* Chaumuhani Govt S.A. College
* Noakhali Government Girl's High School
* Noakhali Science & Technology University
* Arun Chandra High School
* Poura Kalyan High School
* Chaprashir Hat High School
* Begum Hamida Girls High School
* Chaumuhani M M High School
* Gonipur govt girls high school
* laksmipur govt. primary school
* Laksmipur govt. college.
* Feni mohila college..
* Zia mohila college
The district's annual average temperature ranges from a maximum of 34.3 °C to a minimum of 14.4 °C; it's annual rainfall is 3302 mm. college.
* Feni mohila college..
* Zia mohila college