The administration of Bangladesh is divided into eight major regions called Divisions (বিভাগ). Each Division is named after the major city within its jurisdiction that also serves as the administrative headquarters of that division. Each division is further split into several districts (জেলা) which are then further sub-divided into Upazilas.
The divisions of Bangladesh are divided into 64 Districts, or Zila (জেলা). The districts are further subdivided into 504 sub-districts or towns, or Upazila (উপজেলা).
Following the independence of Bangladesh in 1971, the country had four divisions: Chittagong Division, Dhaka Division, Khulna Division and Rajshahi Division.
In 1983, the English spelling of the Dacca Division (along with the name of the capital city) was changed into Dhaka to more closely match the Bengali pronunciation. In 1993, Barisal Division was split off from Khulna Division; in 1995, Sylhet Division was split off from Chittagong Division; and in 2010 (25 January), Rangpur Division was split off from Rajshahi Division, this latest creation consisting of the Rangpur and Dinajpur areas. In terms of area the newly formed Rangpur Division ranked fifth followed by Barisal and Sylhet division. On 14 September 2015 Mymensigh was added as eighth division.
List of Divisions & Year Established in Chronological Way (Information Valid as of January 2016)
Division Name | Year Established | Number of District | Number of Upazila | Number of Union Parishad | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chittagong-চট্টগ্রাম | 1666 - ১৬৬৬ | 11 | 106 | 336 | 33908.55 |
Dhaka-ঢাকা | 1772 - ১৭৭২ | 13 | 89 | 1833 | 20593.74 |
Rajshahi-রাজশাহী | 1772 - ১৭৭২ | 8 | 68 | 558 | 18153.08 |
Sylhet-সিলেট | 1775 - ১৭৭৫ | 4 | 39 | 334 | 12635.22 |
Mymensingh-ময়মনসিংহ | 1787 - ১৭৮৭ | 4 | 35 | 350 | 1058.06 |
Barisal-বরিশাল | 1797 - ১৭৯৭ | 6 | 42 | 333 | 13225.20 |
Rangpur-রংপুর | 1877 - ১৮৭৭ | 8 | 58 | 536 | 18153.08 |
Khulna-খুলনা | 1882 - ১৮৮২ | 10 | 67 | 270 | 22284.22 |
Total | 64 | 504 | 4550 | 140011.20 |
List of Districts & Year Established in Chronological Way (Information Valid as of January 2016)
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District Name | Year Established | Upazila Name | Brief Description About The District |
|---|---|---|---|
Chittagong-চট্টগ্রাম | 1666 - ১৬৬৬ | Anwara, Banshkhali, Boalkhali, Chandanaish, Fatikchhari, Hathazari, Lohagara, Mirsharai, Patiya, Rangunia, Raozan, Sandwip, Satkania, Sitakunda, Bandar, Chandgaon, Double Mooring, Kotwali, Pahartali, Panchlaish | Chittagong is the 12 saints holy land. It is enriched in natural beauty. Many people have idea that Chittagong is called Chattican that is in the royal documents of China. In the end of the 7th century the china tourist Eatching came to Chittagong for perusing knowledge about Buddhist. And then Chittagong name is come from that. |
Dhaka – ঢাকা | 1772 - ১৭৭২ | Dhamrai, Dohar, Keraniganj, Nawabganj, Savar | Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. There are different say about the name Dhaka. Some said Dhaka word comes from the tree named Dhak. Again some used to say Dhaka word comes from Dhakessory Temple which was built by Ballal Sen. Besides this Some used to say that in 1610 Islam Kha built the capital this area by creating sound with Dhak, and thus that area is known as Dhaka. |
Rajshahi – রাজশাহী | 1772 - ১৭৭২ | Bagha Bagmara Charghat Durgapur Godagari Mohanpur Paba Puthia Tanore | Still nobody discover the origin history of the name Rajshahi . But there is a say in this matter that once upon a time there was a Bramhon land lord who used to collect tax at the reign of Murshid Koli khan in the place Rajshahi Chakla. His name was Udoy Narayon. And Murshid Koli khan declared him as a King. Possibly Rajshahi name has been established from the partly last words of two name (Rajas RAJ & Badshahis SHAHI) as Rajshahi. |
Sylhet – সিলেট | 1775 - ১৭৭৫ | Balaganj, Beanibazar, Bishwanath, Companigonj, Fenchuganj, Golapganj, Gowainghat, Jaintiapur, Kanaighat, Sylhet Sadar, Zakiganj, South Shurma, Osmani Nagar | Sylhet is the holy grave yard & holy country of Hajrat ShahJalal (R) .And along with his more 360 saints are scattered in different places in Sylhet. Its a enriched in natural beauty, natural assets and historically one of the brighter episode in this country. Historically there has been different say & comments on sourcing name about sylhet. Once upon a time in the ancient capital of GOUR King Guhok established a HAT or Shila Hatt for the sign of memory of his dearest daughter SHILA. And the later this Shila hat become as Sylhet or Shree hat. Besides many people assumed that there is a relation with the victory of GOUR and Hazrat Shah Jalal (R). SYLHOT name. |
Jessore – যশোর | 1781 - ১৭৮১ | Abhaynagar, Bagherpara, Chaugachha, Jhikargachha, Keshabpur, Jessore Sadar, Manirampur, Sharsha | Jessore is one of the ancient locality in our country. From the historical information, about 25000 years ago Jessore was built by the alluvium of the river Ganga. . There are various types of people used to say about the name Jessore. From the book of Cunningham we found Jossor means bridge. By the rotation of time from Jossor turned into Jessore. |
Dinajpur - দিনাজপুর | 1786 - ১৭৮৬ | Birampur, Birganj, Biral, Bochaganj, Chirirbandar, Phulbari, Ghoraghat, Hakimpur, Kaharole, Khansama, Dinajpur Sadar, Nawabganj, Parbatipur | Dinajpur is historically famous for chronicle history. Dinajpur is called for Green crops field. It also has coal mine. There are 11 community caste living in Dinajpur. |
Mymensingh - ময়মনসিংহ | 1787 - ১৭৮৭ | Bhaluka, Dhobaura, Fulbaria, Gaffargaon, Gauripur, Haluaghat, Ishwarganj, Mymensingh Sadar, Muktagachha, Nandail, Phulpur, Trishal, Tara Khanda | Mymensingh Is a very fertiled district. This district is surrounded by the river of Padma, Bramhaputra and Meghna. The previous name of the district was Nasirabad and Momenshahi. |
Comilla – কুমিল্লা | 1790 - ১৭৯০ | Barura, Brahmanpara, Burichang, Chandina, Chauddagram, Daudkandi, Debidwar, Homna, Laksam, Muradnagar, Nangalkot, Comilla Adarsha Sadar, Meghna, Titas, Monohargonj, Comilla Sadar Dakshin | Comilla is an ancient and traditional district in Bangladesh. There is a say that Comilla comes from Kamlangkonagar. It was heard that when Hossain Shah ruled Gour, in that time it was named Komilla and after that by the rotation of time it was named Comilla. |
Barisal – বরিশাল | 1797 - ১৭৯৭ | Agailjhara, Babuganj, Bakerganj, Banaripara, Gaurnadi, Hizla, Barisal Sadar, Mehendiganj, Muladi, Wazirpur | Barisal is a district of crops . The previous name of this district was Chandra Deep. There is no specific information at when the people had been started to live in Chandra Deep. There are various types of saying about the name Barisal. This district was famous for fish and salt. In 1757 when The British took the charge, they controlled the salt business here. There was a large salt factory was known as Borisalt to British people. By the rotation of time Borisalt turned into Barisal. |
Faridpur – ফরিদপুর | 1815 - ১৮১৫ | Alfadanga, Bhanga, Boalmari, Charbhadrasan, Faridpur Sadar, Madhukhali, Nagarkanda, Sadarpur Saltha | Faridpur is situated at the south side of Padma and Jamuna river. There was another name of Faridpur Fatebad. After long time by the rotation of time Faridpur word comes from the name of the honorable saint Sheikh Farid. |
Bogra – বগুড়া | 1821 - ১৮২১ | Adamdighi Bogra Sadar Dhunat Dhupchanchia Gabtali Kahaloo Nandigram Sariakandi Shajahanpur Sherpur Shibganj Sonatola | The history of Bogra is very rich. In 4th century this bogura was under the Mourjo rulling. And its evidence has got. 11 km northern side from town Mohasthon Ghar, there discovered 7 epics. Gupto civilization came to this place after Mourjo civilizations. And just after came Shoshonanko civilizations then Horsho bordon, Joshu bordon, Pal, Modon, and Sen raj caste. Poundrobordon civilizations introduced during Gupto reign. As per historical Mohasthon Ghar is Pundro city and this city is oldest city. So from that history Bogra is very old city. |
Pabna – পাবনা | 1832 - ১৮৩২ | Ataikula Atgharia Bera Bhangura Chatmohar Faridpur Ishwardi Pabna Sadar Santhia Sujanagar | Pabna is situated at the joint of the river Padma and Jamuna. Famous archaeologist Cunninghum thought that the name of the town Pabna could come from the name of the ancient town Pundro or Pundro Bordhon. Someone thought that Pabna comes from the name of an awful brigand. These are not confirmed information. |
Rangamati - রাঙ্গামাটি | 1860 - ১৮৬০ | Bagaichhari, Barkal, Kawkhali, (Betbunia), Belaichhari, Kaptai, Juraichhari, Langadu, Naniyachar, Rajasthali, Rangamati Sadar | Rangamati is the land of hills and green forests. There are not so many people in this district. For the reason of the river Karnafuli, here locality was created by the period of time. |
Kushtia – কুষ্টিয়া | 1863 - ১৮৬৩ | Bheramara, Daulatpur, Khoksa, Kumarkhali, Kushtia Sadar, Mirpur, Shekhpara | Kustia is heaven for folk , baul, & different patriotism songs. So many melodious songs is created from Kustia. Its the father of folks songs. Basically there is a village as name kustia village. Thus kustia name is sourced from that kustia village. |
Rangpur – রংপুর | 1877 - ১৮৭৭ | Badarganj, Gangachhara, Kaunia, Rangpur Sadar, Mithapukur, Pirgachha, Pirganj, Taraganj | Rangpur is an ancient place. Tista Duhit river is flowed beside Rangpur. The history on keeping name for Rangpur is not got yet. But there is a say that Rangpur name has been established from RANGOPUR by gradually. |
Noakhali - নোয়াখালী | 1821 - ১৮২১ | Begumganj, Noakhali Sadar, Chatkhil, Companiganj, Hatiya, Senbagh, Sonaimuri, Subarnachar, Kabirhat | Meghna River is flowed on northern side of Noakhali district. The meghna is filled with Hilsha fishes.Hilsha fish available here over the whole year. Possibly many people has idea that Noakhali name is established from Noakhali Canal. Noakhlis another name is Bhulua. |
Khulna – খুলনা | 1882 - ১৮৮২ | Batiaghata, Dacope, Dumuria, Dighalia, Koyra, Paikgachha, Phultala, Rupsha, Terokhada, Daulatpur, Khalishpur, Khan Jahan Ali, Kotwali, Sonadanga, Harintana | Khulna is situated on the south west corner of Bangladesh. There are different sayings about the origin of the name of khulna. But the most popular say is that there was a village named Kismat Khulna in the eastern side of the city and opposite to the river. By deducting Kismat the name khulna was established. However some says that the name khulna origins from the word Khulenshori Kali Mondir. |
Tangail – টাঙ্গাইল | 1969 - ১৯৬৯ | Gopalpur, Basail, Bhuapur, Delduar, Ghatail, Kalihati, Madhupur, Mirzapur, Nagarpur, Sakhipur, Dhanbari, Tangail Sadar | There are different say about the name Tangail. From that one is the most popular description which was described by Mofakharul Islam . From his description find that there was a community named Mokla lived in Kamari. The leader of the Mokla known as Tangai.By the rotation of time Tangai turned into Tangail. |
Panchagarh - পঞ্চগড় | 1980 - ১৯৮০ | Atwari Boda Debiganj Panchagarh Sadar Tetulia | Panchoghgar is situated at the north side of Himalaya. Panchoghar is familiar as the Queen of Himalaya Specially Its enriched in Social & Cultural history. |
Bhola - ভোলা | 1980 - ১৯৮০ | Bhola Sadar Burhanuddin Char Fasson Daulatkhan Lalmohan Manpura, Tazumuddin | Bhola district is surrounded by the water. This district is like an island. It is situated in the southern side of the country. According to historians the district is around 3000 years old. The name of the island Vola comes from the name of a famous fakir Vola Gazi. |
Bandarban - বান্দরবান | 1981 - ১৯৮১ | Ali Kadam, Bandarban Sadar, Lama, Naikhongchhari, Rowangchhari, Ruma, Thanchi | Bandarban district is situated beside the Sangu river. The district has execellent natural beauty and various kinds of hills . After Boman king Sathan Pru came here, people came to live here. Many people thought that there was a water fall in the opposite side of the district. The monkeys went there for drinking water. When they crossed the river it seemed to a Dam Of Monkey. And thats why the name of the district is Bandarban. |
Chandpur – চাঁদপুর | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Chandpur Sadar, Faridganj, Haimchar, Haziganj, Kachua, Matlab Dakshin, Matlab Uttar, Shahrasti | Chandpur is situated in the end of Padma, Meghna, Dakatia, rivers. There is a discord on historical about the name of chandpur. Historic J N Gupt assumed that Chandpur name is sourced from land lord of Chand Roy. Again some people has idea chandpur name is come from saint Chand Fakir. Again Chand Merchant used to come to river port for trading. Possibly by his name this port has been Chandpur. |
Habiganj – হবিগঞ্জ | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Ajmiriganj, Bahubal, Baniyachong, Chunarughat, Habiganj Sadar, Lakhai, Madhabpur, Nabiganj | Hobigonj is called 12 saints land. Its enriched in natural assets. There are many coal mines in this district. And its one of the most remarkable tea produced district. Also its enriched in cultural activities. |
Lakshmipur - লক্ষীপুর | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Lakshmipur Sadar, Raipur, Ramganj, Ramgati, Kamalnagar | Laxmipur is situated in the joint centre of Bay of Bengal and Meghna. Many historians have different comments about name of Laxmipur. There was a king named Raja Gouro Kishor Ray Chowdhury om 1765. Laxmipur is named after Laxminarayan, a family member of Raja Gouro Kishor Ray Chowdhury. |
Barguna – বরগুনা | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Amtali Bamna Barguna Sadar Betagi Patharghata Taltoli | Barguna or Borguna is very close to Bay of Bengal. Actually there did not get any specific information about the historical name of Borguna . But there is a different opinion that here wooden Traders were used to await until full moon (boro gon in bangla) for getting favorable time & tide and from that the name Borguna was originated. Besides there is a say that people used Bore gun( ROPE) against the tide thats why this place used to call BORGUNA. . Someone thought that Borguna was the name of a Mog or Bawali, so the name of this area is Borguna. |
Jhalokati – ঝালকাঠি | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Jhalokati Sadar, Kathalia, Nalchity, Rajapur | Jhalakathi district has awesome natural beauty and fertile land . This district is situated at the south part of the country. |
Pirojpur - পিরোজপুর | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Bhandaria, Kawkhali, Mathbaria, Nazirpur, Pirojpur Sadar, Nesarabad (Swarupkati), Zianagor | Pirojpur is the name of a little district in the southern part of the country. Pirojpur is an island built by the silt of Bay Of Bengal. There is a different say that there was a man Named Firoz Shah who ruled in this area. By his name this palce was Firozpur. By the rotation of time Firozpur hasn been turned into Pirozpur. |
Patuakhali - পটুয়াখালী | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Bauphal, Dashmina, Galachipa, Kalapara, Mirzaganj, Patuakhali Sadar, Rangabali, Dumki | Potuakhali is situated on the bank of Bay of Bengal. There has been differences of opinion on the name of Potuakhali. But in spite of the discord, most people acknowledge that Potuakhali name is come from the poem POTUARKHAL of Devanthronath Dutt. |
Jhenaidah - ঝিনাইদহ | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Harinakunda, Jhenaidah Sadar, Kaliganj, Kotchandpur, Maheshpur, Shailkupa | Different say that once in ancient on northern & western side of river some oyster puller labor used to make shelter. And that time oysters trader used to come here to purchase oyster for pearl. Gradually from oyster pulling this place has turned to well known place. The history for Name of Jinaidoh is doh is France word that means GRAM and JINUK is local word JINAI. And thus JINUK GRAM became JINAIDOH. |
Narail – নড়াইল | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Kalia, Lohagara, Narail Sadar, Naragati | Narail is one of the smallest districts in our country. The social and cultural tradition of this district are very old. There are only three thanas in this district. |
Magura – মাগুরা | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Magura Sadar, Mohammadpur, Shalikha, Sreepur | Magura is the name of an ancient and prosperous district. The history of this district is very old. The people of this district played as an important role in the Freedom Fight. |
Lalmonirhat - লালমনিরহাট | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Aditmari Hatibandha Kaliganj Lalmonirhat Sadar Patgram | The history of Lalmonirhat is very rich. Many people view that in the British reign while cutting the forest for setting up railway lines the workers got LALMIN. From that the word Lalmonirhat was originated. Besides many view that revolted farmer leader Nuruldin, Fakir Moznu Shahs had a closest rich woman by whom the name Lalamonirhat has been originated. |
Kurigram - কুড়িগ্রাম | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Bhurungamari Char Rajibpur Chilmari Phulbari Kurigram Sadar Nageshwari Rajarhat Raomari Ulipur | Kurigram is the district of north Bengal There has different comments on nominations for the name of Kurrigram. With 20 ( Kurri) fisheries families like Moharaz Biswa singh for developing higher hindu classes its established as a Kurigram fisheries village and thus after establishing its has named as KURRIGRAM. Its history & information is not totally true but superficial & partly true. |
Nilphamari - নীলফামারী | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Dimla Domar Jaldhaka Kishoreganj Nilphamari Sadar Saidpur | Nilphamari was once famous for nil cultivation. The political & social history of this place is very rich. |
Gaibandha – গাইবান্ধা | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Phulchhari, Gaibandha Sadar, Gobindaganj, Palashbari, Sadullapur, Sughatta, Sundarganj | Gaibandha is famous for green crops field. Gaibandha name has been established from the historical famous king Birats Savana. Gaibandhas oldest name was Bhobanigonj. But there is no historical base in Gaibandha. |
Thakurgaon - ঠাকুরগাঁ | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Baliadangi Haripur Pirganj Ranisankail Thakurgaon Sadar | Thakurgaon is in the northeast corner of Bangladesh 467 km from Dhaka. Dinajpur is on its south, Panchagarh district to the east and India on its west and north sides, it is a part of the Himalayan plain land. |
Satkhira – সাতক্ষিরা | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Assasuni, Debhata, Kalaroa, Kaliganj, Satkhira Sada, Shyamnagar, Tala | Satkhira is situated on the south-west side of the Bangladesh. There is a say that, the son of Binchuram named Pananth brought Sat ghor kulin Brammon in his area and settled with all facilities. From That Sat ghor we got Sat Ghoria and after rotation of time it changed into Satkhira. |
Bagerhat - বাগেরহাট | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Bagerhat Sadar, Chitalmari, Fakirhat, Kachua, Mollahat, Mongla, Morrelganj, Rampal, Sarankhola | Bagerhat is situated in the heart of Bhoirab river & very close to natural beauty queen of Sundorban of north side of Bangladesh. Saint Khan Jahan Ali is founder of this district. Actually there is no evidence & historically base for sourcing name of this district. Once Bagerhat was filled with gardens. So this is Bagerhat. Besides this there have a man speech that Sundhorban is very close to and sometimes tigers were come and make tortured the people. Bagerhat was name that time. So bagerhat name has been come from that. |
Chuadanga - চুয়াডাঙ্গা | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Alamdanga, Chuadanga Sadar, Damurhuda, Jibannagar | Where natural beauty, birds chirping and the wave of Mathavanga river blended all together- is Chuadanga. There is a different say about the name of Chuadanga. The name Chuadanga has come from a person name as Chungu Mallik. |
Meherpur - মেহেরপুর | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Gangni, Meherpur Sadar, Mujibnagar | Meherpur is very familiar to all because Freedom established centre & first temporary capital of Mujibnagar. It is situated on the bank of Bhoirab river & carry historical witness. In the period of sixteenth century there was a saint Meher Ali Shah who founded the Meherpur district as a man said. And thus Meherpur has been named by his name. |
Sirajganj - সিরাজগঞ্জ | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Belkuchi Chauhali Kamarkhanda Kazipur Raiganj Shahjadpur Sirajganj Sadar Tarash Ullahpara | In the reign of Nawab the Landlord Siraj Chowdhury founded the town of Sirajgong. And accordingly by his name Sirajgong has been established on bank of Jamuna. |
Joypurhat - জয়পুরহাট | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Akkelpur Joypurhat Sadar Kalai Khetlal Panchbibi | Joypurhat is enriched in history & tradition. Source Name of Joypurhat has been established by the name of King JOYPAL. It is ever time famous for showing heroism from language Revolution to freedom fight in historically. Joypur hat is consist of 5 thanas. |
Natore – নাটোর | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Bagatipara Baraigram Gurudaspur Lalpur Natore Sadar Singra Naldanga | The traditional history of Natore is very old. Natore is very famous for the queen poem of Banolata Sen. |
Naogaon – নওগাঁ | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Atrai Badalgachhi Manda Dhamoirhat Mohadevpur Naogaon Sadar Niamatpur Patnitala Porsha Raninagar Sapahar | Naoga is enriched in historically. Basically there is no historical information about the naming of Naoga.But once Naoga constructed with 9 localities. And thus all 9 villages gathered made as Naoga. |
Nawabganj - নওয়াবগঞ্জ | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Bholahat Gomastapur Nachole Nawabganj Sadar Shibganj | Once Nawabgonj was a thana under the district Maldoh. After division of India in 1947 Maldoh became under Rajshahi. Afterwards Chapainawabgonj is established as a district. About making name of Chapainawabgonj there had been different saying that is - during ruling of Nawab Alibordi Khan this palace was amusement for Nawabs family. Nawab & his stuffs are used to come here for hunting. And Nawab used to come regular to this Place thats why this place is called for Nawabgonj. There was Moheshpur village far away 10 t0 12 km from nawabgonj and there lived a beauty queen dancer CHAMPABOTI. Chapia name is come from Chmapaboti. And she became favorite to Nawabs for dancing. And thus Chapainawabgonj name has become according to her names. Many people cherish this idea. |
Khagrachhari - খাগড়াছড়ি | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Dighinala, Khagrachhari, Lakshmichhari, Mahalchhari, Manikchhari, Matiranga, Panchhari, Ramgarh | Khagrachari disteict has awesome natural beauty and various kinds of hills.It seems that an artist drawn an excellent picture all over the district. |
Feni – ফেনী | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Chhagalnaiya, Daganbhuiyan, Feni Sadar, Parshuram, Sonagazi, Fulgazi | Feni is the memorial place for the poet Nobin Chondro Sen as Famous for POLASHI WAR. There is different say that during the war of Kuru Pandob, there was a Bhirat king in poundrobordon or north Bengal and he had a king who was Fani King.North bengals BHIRAT kings Ponds , BHirat Kings Park, Yard all those assets are assumed as a memorial of King Bhirat. And Fani Kings capital was in near by feni in the burned soil hill tracks thats familiar as Shill city. So assumed that Feni name is come from Fani ( Fani King). |
Brahmanbaria - ব্রাহ্মণবাড়ীয়া | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Akhaura, Bancharampur, Brahmanbaria Sadar, Kasba, Nabinagar, Nasirnagar, Sarail, Ashuganj, Bijoynagar | Brahmnbaria is covered with natural beauty and beside Tista River. Its a familiar to this india sub-continent for learning centre for artists, literature & culture. There were no brahmn caste in this area during the reign of Bangla Sen. For this reason hindus community got trouble to celebrate any festival. So King laxmon sen brought some Brahmn family to here from konnaykubjo. And thus Brahmn baria is established from Brahmn shelter. |
Sunamganj - সুনামগঞ্জ | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Bishwamvarpur, Chhatak, Derai, Dharamapasha, Dowarabazar, Jagannathpur, Jamalganj, Sullah, Sunamganj Sadar, Tahirpur, South Sunamganj | Sunamganj is the land of haor-baor, boro dhan, aaul-baul. There are various types of say about the name Sunamganj. Some says there was a Muslim soldier came here at 13th century named Sunamdi. By the rotation of time by his name, the name of this area was established Sunamganj. Some say there was a fisherman named Shunamdi who lived in the river Surma and later a business community was built up by him. So, for his honor, the name of the area is Sunamganj. |
Cox's Bazar - কক্সবাজার | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Chakaria, Cox's Bazar Sadar, Kutubdia, Maheshkhali, Ramu, Teknaf, Ukhia, Pekua | Coxsbazer is situated beside northern & eastern side of Bay of Bengal. The atmosphere of coxsbazer is very nice & healthyl. Historically in the 7th century coxsbazer name was Palonki. |
Moulvibazar -মৌলভীবাজার | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Barlekha, Kamalganj, Kulaura, Moulvibazar Sadar, Rajnagar, Sreemangal, Juri | Moulovibazer is situated on the northern and eastern side of the country. Its enriched in natural beauty. The historical war of (1612 A.D) between Khaja Osman Lohani and Mughol Chief Soldiers Islam Khan and 1857 A.D . All Indians soldiers revolution of Latur War is historically famous. |
Gopalganj - গোপালগঞ্জ | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Gopalganj Sadar, Kashiani, Kotalipara, Muksudpur, Tungipara | Gopalganj is situated beside the river Modhumoti. There was an ancient history about Gopalganj district. The political history of this district is very rich. |
Shariatpur - শরীয়তপুর | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Bhedarganj, Damudya, Gosairhat, Naria, Shariatpur Sadar, Zajira, Shakhipur | Shariatpur word comes from the name of great leader of Foraezi Andolon Hazi Shariat Ullah. |
Madaripur - মাদারীপুর | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Rajoir, Madaripur Sadar, Kalkini, Shibchar | Madaripur is situated beside the river Padma, Arial Kha and Kumar. The name of the district Madaripur comes from the name of saint Hazrat Badar Uddin Shah Madar (R) Who came from India in Fifteenth Century. |
Rajbari – রাজবাড়ী | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Baliakandi, Goalandaghat, Pangsha, Rajbari Sadar, Kalukhali | Rajbari is a very historical place . It was previously a thana under the greater district to Faridpur. |
Gazipur – গাজীপুর | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Gazipur Sadar, Kaliakair, Kaliganj, Kapasia, Sreepur | During the time of Mohammad Shah Tughlok; paloan Gazi settled to live here. By the rotation of time the member of Gazi family ruled in this area around 500 years. People loved their tradition and for the memorial of them this place named as Gazipur. |
Kishoreganj - কিশোরগঞ্জ | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Astagram, Bajitpur, Bhairab, Hossainpur, Itna, Karimganj, Katiadi, Kishoreganj Sadar, Kuliarchar, Mithamain, Nikli, Pakundia, Tarail | Kishoreganj is situated at the east side of the river Bramhaputra. The source of the name Kishorganj proposed by literal people is that recently destroyed family bottris pramaniks member Krisno Das Pramaniks 6th son Nando Kishors Kishor and his established ganjs Ganj brought the combined result of Kishorganj. |
Jamalpur - জামালপুর | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Baksiganj Dewanganj Islampur Jamalpur Sadar Madarganj Melandaha Sarishabari | Jamalpur is the name of a famous ancient locality. A religious preacher Hazrat Shah Jamal (R) came here to preach religion. By the period of time the name of the district established from his name. |
Sherpur – শেরপুর | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Jhenaigati Nakla Nalitabari Sherpur Sadar Sreebardi | Sherpur is bounded by the rivers of Bramhaputra, Vogai, Chellakhali, Malighimrigi and Somessori.The history of the district Sherpur is very old.Sher Ali Gazi was the last jamidar of Gazi family. The name of the district Sherpur comes from the name of Sher Ali Gazi. |
Netrakona - নেত্রকোনা | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Atpara Barhatta Durgapur Khaliajuri Kalmakanda Kendua Madan Mohanganj Netrokona Sadar Purbadhala | Netrokona is famous for the production of rice and jute and also for fishes which are caught in plenty in the rivers of this district. |
Munshiganj - মুন্সীগঞ্জ | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Gazaria, Lohajang, Munshiganj Sadar, Sirajdikhan, Sreenagar, Tongibari | Munsiganj district is surrounded by the rivers. Padma and Meghna river flowing over the south side of this district and Dholessory flowing over the north side. The previous name of this district was Idrakpur. By the rotation of time Idrakpur turned into Munsiganj. |
Narsingdi – নরসিংদী | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Narsingdi Sadar, Belabo, Monohardi, Palash, Raipura, Shibpur | Narsingdi word comes from the name of Narsingho who was the son of King Dhanpadsingho. From the man speech we know that king Dhanpadsingho ruled a porgona which was situated in the north-west side of Sonargaon. His son Narsingho settled a town which was 3 km away from the river Sitolohkkha. By the rotation of time that place is known us as Narsingdi. |
Narayanganj -নারায়ণগঞ্জ | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Araihazar, Bandar, Narayanganj Sadar, Rupganj, Sonargaon | Narayangong is situated on western side of Dhaka. Its an industrialist area. |
Manikganj - মানিকগঞ্জ | 1984 - ১৯৮৪ | Daulatpur, Ghior, Harirampur, Manikgonj Sadar, Saturia, Shivalaya, Singair | Still there is not found out about the origin of the name of Manikgonj. But there is different say that Manikgonj district name has been established by name of Manik Shah who was a saint. Again some people assume that manikgonj name has been established by the name of dangerous Pathan Sarder Manik Dhali. And some people has idea as per the name of the last lord Nawab Sirajdoullas traitor Manik Chand name of Manikgonj was originated |
