Rajshahi Division

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Rajshahi Division
রাজশাহী বিভাগ
Divisions of Bangladesh
Map of Rajshahi Division
Map of Rajshahi Division
Districts of Rajshahi Division
Districts of Rajshahi Division
Coordinates: 25°00′N 89°00′E / 25.000°N 89.000°E / 25.000; 89.000Coordinates: 25°00′N 89°00′E / 25.000°N 89.000°E / 25.000; 89.000
Country Bangladesh
CapitalRajshahi
Largest CityRajshahi
Government
 • Divisional CommissionerMd. Humayun Kabir Khandaker
Area
 • Total18,174.4 km2 (7,017.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 census)
 • Total18,484,858
 • Density1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Rajshahiyo
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
ISO 3166 codeBD-E
HDI (2017)0.602[1]
medium
Notable sport teamsRajshahi Kings, Rajshahi Division
Websiterajshahidiv.gov.bd

Rajshahi Division (Bengali: রাজশাহী বিভাগ) is one of the eight first-level administrative divisions of Bangladesh. It has an area of 18,174.4 square kilometres (7,017.2 sq mi)[2] and a population at the 2011 Census of 18,484,858.[3] Rajshahi Division consists of 8 districts, 70 Upazilas (the next lower administrative tier) and 1,092 Unions (the lowest administrative tier). The divisional capital of Rajshahi is only six-seven hours road journey away from Dhaka, the capital city. Rajshahi Division is located in western Bangladesh. It is bounded by the Padma River to its south and Jamuna River, to its east. It shares a border with the Indian state of West Bengal to its west and the Rangpur Division to its north.

The region has historically been dominated by various feudal Rajas, Maharajas and Zamindars.[4] Formerly comprising 16 districts, a new division (Rangpur Division) was formed with the 8 northern districts of the old Rajshahi Division from early 2010.[2]

Etymology and names[]

The Rajshahi Division is named after the Rajshahi District. Dominated by various feudal Rajas, Maharajas and Zamindars of mixed origins throughout history,[4] the name is a compound of the words Raj and Shahi, both of which can be translated into reign or kingdom. Archaic spellings in the English language also included Rajeshae. The capital city of the division was formerly known as Rampur Boalia but was later renamed to Rajshahi too, to match the name of the district.

History[]

Economy[]

Agriculture[]

Rajshahi is well known for its fruit, particularly for mango and lichi. Rajshahi also produces a lot of crops and vegetables like potato, carrot, rice, onion, wheat, sugarcane, pulses, spices, banana etc. Naogaon is known as the storehouse of food of Bangladesh.

Geography[]

Chalan Beel
as seen from the highway

Culture[]

Points of interest[]

Rajshahi is a well known tourist destination within Bangladesh, with there being many interesting landmarks.

Notable places include:

  • Sompur Bihar, a large Buddhist monastery.
  • Varendra Research Museum in Rajshahi is one of the foremost museums specializing in history of ancient Bengal.
  • Mahasthangarh, home to archaeological sites of Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim periods.
  • Shishu Uddan, Joypurhat.
  • Asranga & Nandail Dighi, Joypurhat.
  • Puthia Temple Complex and Palaces, the palaces of old Jamidars, some Kilometers drive from Rajshahi city.
  • Bagha Mosque, in Bagha thana of Rajshahi District.
  • Lokma Rajbari, Joypurhat.
  • Uttara Gonobhaban, palace of the famous Queen of Dighapatia, located in Natore district.
  • Baro Shibaloy, Joypurhat.
  • Kusumba Mosque, Naogaon.
  • Sona Mosque, Chapai Nawabgonj
  • Chalan Beel, the largest water body in Bangladesh, spreading in Natore and Pabna districts.
  • Dhalarchar, Aminpur, Pabna.

Districts[]

Major cities and towns[]

The major cities of Rajshahi division are Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj Natore Sirajgonj, Pabna, Ishwardi, Bogra, Joypurhat,Akkelpur

Education[]

The major educational institutes in Rajshahi are:

The University of Rajshahi (established 1953) is the second largest university of Bangladesh with around 50 disciplines and 6 institutes. Rajshahi Collegiate School (established in 1828) is one of the oldest school in the country and Indian sub-continent which became again the best school in Bangladesh in 2018.

Notable residents[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Sajahan Miah (2012). "Rajshahi Division". In Islam, Sirajul; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Population Census 2011: National Volume-1: Analytical Report" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. p. 199. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Encyclopedia of Bangladesh pp 6
  5. ^ http://rgcc.ac.bd
  6. ^ একজন যোদ্ধার গল্প [The story of a warrior]. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 6 April 2017.
  7. ^ "Oversee mosque construction to check recurrence of N'ganj-like incident: PM". UNB. 6 September 2016.
  8. ^ Akter, Bayazid (2012). "Beg, MA". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.

External links[]

  • E-Rajshahi, An online portal for information and government services managed by Rajshahi City Corporation
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