Informations on Bogra

About Bogra

Bogra (Bengali: } is one of the oldest district and a small town in Northern Bangladesh, it is called the Bogra District and located under the Rajshahi Division. Sometimes described as the nerve centre of Northern Bangladesh, it has been hosting cricket test match in Shaheed Chandu Stadium. This town has an importance in terms of transport in northern part of Bangladesh as it's situated at the centre. Very close to the town there is a place called Mahasthangarh which was the earliest capital city of Bangladesh, formerly known as Pundra Bardhan. This place is considered to be sacred by Buddhists, Muslims and Hindus alike. "Behular Bashor Ghar" which very near to Mahasthangarh is a popular place for the tourists. Tourists from all over Bangladesh visit this place throughout the year. Bogra has gone through massive development projects over the past few years. Its development progress is much greater comparing to rest of Bangladesh.

In addition to Mahasthangarh, landmarks in Bogra include the Bogra Nawab Bari museum and amusement park and the Akboria restaurant.

Former president of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Ziaur Rahman, as was Muhammad Ali Bogra a former Prime Minister of Pakistan both were born in this district.

This district is famous for few foods as like as doi (sweet yoghurt), kotkotee (sweet pretzel), etc. It also famous for red chilies and potatoes.

History

The history says it was the oldest city of Bengal in the Great Emperor Ashoka's India. He conquered the Bengal (Bongo) and founded this old city called Pundra Bardhan. It was famously written in famous ancient travellers of that time[citation needed].

Bagura or Bogra was a town and district of British India, in the Rajshahi division of eastern Bengal and Assam. The town is situated on the right bank of the river Karatoya. But the present District Of Bogra, was first formed in 1821. It contains an area of 1359 mi² (3,520 km²). In 1901 the population of the town was 3,094 and of the district (on a reduced area) was 854,533, showing an increase of 11% in the decade. The district stretches out in a level plain, intersected by numerous streams and dotted with patches of jungle. The Karatoya River flows from north to south, dividing it into two portions, possessing very distinct characteristics. The eastern tract consists of rich alluvial soil, well watered, and subject to fertilizing inundations, yielding heavy crops of coarse rice, oil-seeds and jute. The western portion of the district is high-lying and produces the finer qualities of rice.

The principal rivers are formed by the different channels of the Brahmaputra, which river here bears the local names of the Konai, the Daokoba and the Jamuna, the last forming a portion of the eastern boundary of the district. Its bed is studded with alluvial islands. The Brahmaputra and its channels, together with three minor streams, the Bangali or Bangalee, Karatoya and Atrai, afford admirable facilities for commerce, and render every part of the district accessible to native cargo boats of large burden. The rivers swarm with fish. The former production of indigo is extinct, and the industry of silk-spinning is decaying. There is no town with as many as 10,000 inhabitants, trade being conducted at riverside marts. Nor are there any metalled roads. Several lines of railway (the Eastern Bengal, &c.), however, serve the district.

In the Bangladesh Liberation War, the area witnessed a fierce battle - Battle of Bogra - between the allied troops of Mitro Bahini and Indian Army which defeated the Pakistan Army.

Notable people from Bogra

Its main tourist attraction is the remaining of city Pundra Bardhan which is known as "Mohastan" or Great Place.

Educational institute

Bogra Zilla School is situated at the centrer of the Bogra town. It was established at 1853. Government Azizul Haque College is under national university. There is also a medical college and a polytechnic institute.