Narsunda Lake City

চন্দ্রাবতীর শিব মন্দির

ঐতিহাসিক শোলাকিয়া ময়দান

Historical Pagla Mosque

Kishoreganj Sadar Upazila

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At a glance Kishoreganj Sadar

At a glance Kishoreganj Sadar
Geographic Location	Kishoreganj sadar upazila consists of 11 union parishads. The position of Kishoreganj sadar upazila between the 24.21 and 24.32 north latitudes and 90.42 and 90.52 east longitude. The area of the upazila is 193.73 sq km. Nandail upazila of Mymensingh district and Taraul upazila of Kishoreganj district on the north, Pakundia and Katiadi upazilas on the south, Karimganj upazila on the east and Hossainpur upazila on the west.
Background of the upazila	The historian Bir Barghaina is the headmaster, Ala Isha Kha, the Bengali poet's first female poet, Chandrabati, internationally renowned journalist and literary director. Chowdhury, the Chief Minister of Bangladesh, the ex-officio Bangladesh's ex-officio President, Syed Nazrul Islam, and Kishoreganj, the birthplace of many famous men and women. In the early nineteenth century Kishoreganj was named. Founded by 'Krishnadas' on the banks of river Narsunda, the 6th generation Braj Kishore progenitor Krishnadas Pramanik, the founder of the famed family. Kishoreganj, the name of the town of 'Brahmin' and 'Gonj', was founded by Brajkishore pramanik. In the search, it is known that Kishoreganj thana was established at a time of 15 years from 1845 to 1860 AD. Thus, as a Upazila in 1984, it was established.
Union List	Kishoreganj sadar upazila consists of 11 union parishads. The unions are Rashidabad, Latibabad, Maijkhapan, Mahindra, Jashodal, Baulai, Binani, Maria, Chaudadasht, Karkashriyali and Danapatuli respectively.
The heritage of the upazila
Language and Culture	Kishoreganj has a glorious tradition of culture. Especially Kishoreganj is a huge collection of people's culture. Regional feminine lyrics, folklore, public belief, public works, palagan and folk literature in this upazila occupy a huge space in whole of Bangla literature. Regional folklore is one of the most popular regional folk songs in the region.
List of freedom fighters and freedom fighters (Union based)	Important Events: There is no such township in Bangladesh, where in 1971 the Pak army, the invaders, did not kill indigenous Bengalis. Looting, arson, and oppression of women were all 9 months of the occupation of occupation forces. Liberation War has contributed to the liberation war of the people who are directly and indirectly contributing to the liberation war. The best war of liberation for Bengal is the liberation war. There was a significant contribution of heroic freedom fighters and liberated people of Sadar upazila. Many ordinary people have sacrificed their lives in the war of liberation. There is a mass killing site near Barupul in Batris Manipurghat and Muksedpur under Sadar upazila. Besides, the memorial service was constructed with the funding of the district council in Bidyabhumi, at Barattala, near Khiradganj Bazar of Mahinand Union and at Bartittla in Karkshakariya Union. There are seven mass killing areas in this upazila.
Tourist Spots	There are no tourist sites mentioned in this upazila. However, the birthplace of the medieval early female poet, Chandrabati, in the village of Patuair of Maijkhapan Union, about 6 km away from Upazila Sadar. Historical Sholakia Eidgah, the historic pond of the thirty-two Pramanik Boro, the historic Pagla Mosque and Shahidi Mosque.
Renowned person	Name and contribution The late Syed Nazrul Islam - the temporary President. Syed Ashraful Islam - Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Syed Shafaetul Islam - Brigadier General The late Joy Kishore Majumder - anti-British movement Karmi. Late walinewaj khan- he Md. Asadur Rahman Chowdhury - Former Secretary Nirmalendu Dhar - Justice, Supreme Court. Professor Rafiqur Rahman Chowdhury - translator Prof. Pranesh Kumar Chowdhury - poet and translator Late Lt: Colonel ATM Haider - Bir Uttam, Sector Commander. Dr. Captain (Retired) Sitara Begum - heroic. Dwijbangshi Das - Bhasan Poet. Chandrabati - female poet of medieval age. Azharul Islam - Poetry. M.A., Qayum - artists and painters. Late DevBrath Biswas - Rabindra Sangeet Artist Pulak Mazumdar - Nazrul music artist. Big Bhattacharya - folk music artist Shamim Ara Nipa-dance artist Dr. Asit Roy - High Bang singer
Sports & Entertainment
Natural resources	There are no mineral resources in this upazila, Balumhal and Patharmal. There is no specific forest area. But rice, jute and wheat are cultivated.
Rivers	There are two (two) rivers in this upazila. Narsunda and Dhaleshwari River Narsunda flows through Kishoreganj city and spreads around 40 km area. Dhaleshwari river flows over this upazila.
Tread & Commerce	Gemini Textile Mill, Kishoreganj Flower Mill and Kishoreganj Textile Mill have 3 industries. Apart from this, BSCIC industrial estate is being developed at Maria. There are a few small industrial factories.
Hotel & Residence	Hotels: Gangchil, Food Castle, Dhaka Biryani House, Castle Salam, Village Bangla, Ets Kutum are notable. Sweets store: Laxmi Narayan Bhandar, Madan Gopal Sweet Cabin, Rajmoni Confectionery Bhandar, Gaur Govinda Suite Cabin, Food Castle Switamit Notable Residential: Hotel Nirala. Castle Salam International, Hotel Mubarak, Hotel Prince Notable.
Communication	There are paved roads, kacha roads for the upazila headquarters and upazila headquarters to contact district headquarters. Total paved roads - 130 km Total raw roads - 605 km
Newspaper	Daily Ajker Kagoj, Daily Shotabdir Kantho, Daily Kishoreganj, Daily Saradin etc.
Hat-Bazar	Hats and bazaars name and location: Shyamra Bazar - Rashidabad Sadullaqar Bazar - Latibabad Lakhiganj Bazar - Latibabad Nilganj Puran Bazar - Maijkhapan Nilgonj Co-operative Shopping Center - Maijkhapan Milanganj Bazar - Maijkhapan Amirganj Bazar - Mahindra Khirda Bazar - Mahindra Gosair Bazar - Jashodal Liakatganj Bazar - Bayaulai Kathalia Bazar - Baulai Jalia Bazar - Baulai Pulerghat Bazar - Chowdhasat Pulerghat Lichi Bazar - Chowdhasat Chaudhadat Bazar - Chowdhadat The new market for Karschakriyalaya - Karkashriya Karsakshriya Bania Bazar - Karkashriyail Kachari Bazar - Porscha Big market - porscha Puranathana Bazar - Porscha Wishganj Gaon Bazar - Payorsabha Cock mahal - Munipility
Parlament Member	Mr. Syed Ashraful Islam, Minister, Minister of Public Administration Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh