STORY OF
Sirajganj District
Sirajganj (Bengali: সিরাজগঞ্জ জেলা, Sirajganj Jela also Sirajganj Zila) is a
district in Northern Bangladesh. It is a part of theRajshahi
Division
Sirajganj
District is one of the less touristy and exciting districts of the Rajshahi Division. A few rajbari mansions and
mosques exist, however the region's greatest claim to fame is the esteemed Bangabandhu
Bridge. Straddling the mightyJamuna River (known as the Brahmaputra River
upstream in India),
the bridge made way for a huge economic revival of the Sirajganj town and
district, as well as the nation as a whole.
Get in
The mighty
Jamuna Bridge connects the district to Dhaka
Division and makes it possible to reach Sirajganj from far flung
places by road. Various buses travel to Sirajganj from neighbouring districts
and divisions.
A single
railway line serves the district, entering from Pabna
District, until it terminates just north of Sirajganj city. Alternatively,
you can enter via boat transport at one of the many ports along the Jamuna and
Hurasagar Rivers.
Get around
The usual:
buses, CNG auto-rickshaws and rickshaws.
See
Bangabandhu
Bridge
Also known
as the Jamuna Bridge, the 5 kilometre-long road and rail crossing connects
Bangladesh and the region to the cross-continental Trans-Asian Railway,
which has led to a radical shift in the economics of the area. Costing nearly
700 million US dollars, the bridge was the largest infrastructure project
Bangladesh had ever attempted in its history. To many, it represents the
nation's rapid development and move to become a moderate economic power.
One does not
have to pay to look at the bridge, but there is a fee to cross it! This can
change, but usually amounts to 400 taka (just under US$5) for a car to cross.
Another experience can be to hire a local boat or fisherman to take you
underneath the bridge, to see it in all its concrete glory.
Rabindra
Kachharibari
Kachharibari's
house
The famed
poet and philosopher, Rabindranath Tagore, created many of his literary works
while living in this mansion. His grandfather purchased the estate in 1840, and
Tagore would often visit in the late-1800s to escape the busier side of his
life.
The building
has since been converted into a museum and a memorial in his name. Many artefacts
and memorabilia items are on display in the museum, including shoes, wooden
sandals, a piano and a harmonium. The building itself is of interesting
architectural heritage, and contains 7 rooms. Maintenance by the authorities
has been patchy. Some areas have been well-restored, while others are in
desperate need of repair. It has been reported that significant repairs are
taking place as of 2012, Tagore's 150th birth anniversary.
Each year,
locals and officials celebrate Tagore's birthday at the mansion. This falls on
three days around 25 Boishakh in the Bengali calendar, generally correlating
with the 6th to 8th of May.
The museum
is located in the town of Shahzadpur, open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm.
Entry is 5 taka.
Nabaratna: Nabaratna is a place as well as palace situated in sirajgonj. Nabaratna has historical value in the history of land lords in Bangladesh.
Do
Experience
the loom crafting industry in the towns of Belkuchi, Chowhali and
Shahzadpur. Sirajganj District is famous for its production of traditional
Bangladeshi garments, including lungis for men and sarees for women.
Eat
Sirajgonj
has many traditional foods but not sell in the Market. Usually
"Pachoi" is especial kind of homemade food. People in their first
taking do not feel interest in it. But it is a traditional food for the
ordinary people in Sirajgonj.
Go next
The
neighbouring districts to Sirajganj are:
History
In 1762, a
severe earthquake changed the flow of the Jamuna river and created a new river
named Baral. On the west bank of this Baral river, a new bazaar (gonj in
Bengali) emerged and most of the land of this bazaar belonged to Jaminder Siraj
Ali. So, after his name gradually this bazaar got its recognition as Sirajgonj.
Currently it is famous for its hand-loom cottage industries and more than 50%
people here are related with this business
1885:
Emerged as subdivision
1922:
Historic Salanga Movement (1200 killed)
1924:
Conference of All India Congress Party
1928:
Convention of Bhramma Samaj
1932: Visit
of Kazi Nazrul Islam
1940: A.
K. Fazlul Huq laid the foundation stone of Sirajgonj Government
College
1942: All
India Muslim League Conference attended Muhammad Ali Jinnah
1971,
December 14: liberated in liberation war
1984:
Upgraded to District
Location
Sirajganj
District is the gateway to the North Bengal. It is bordered on the north by Bogra
District and Natore
District ; on the west by Natore District and Pabna
District ; on the south by Pabna District and Manikganj District ; on the east Manikganj
District, Tangail District and Jamalpur
District .
Geography[edit]
Sirajganj
District of Rajshahi division has an area of about
2497.92 km². The main rivers are Jamuna, Baral,
Ichamati, Karatoya and Phuljuri. The annual average
temperature reaches a maximum of 34.6 °C, and a minimum of 11.9 °C.
The annual rainfall is 1610 mm (63.4 in).
Administration
Sirajganj
Sub-division was established in 1885 under Pabna district and it was turned
into a district in 1984. Of the nine upazilas of the district Ullahpara is the
largest (414.43 km2) and Kamarkhanda is the smallest (91.61 km2). Moreover, the
district has six municipals, six Parliament seats, 82 unions and 2016 villages.
List of
Upazillas
There are
nine (9) Upazilas, namely :
History of
the War of Liberation In 1971
Sector in
liberation
During the Liberation war of Bangladesh,
Sirajganj was under sector number seven.
Sector 7 which
was commanded by Major Nazmul Haque, Subadar Major Abdur Rob and Major Kazi
Nuruzzaman ; and it was headquartered at Tarangapur, Balurghat, West
Bengal, India.[2]
Fighting and
attaining freedom
Palashdanga
Juba Shibir (youth camp) was formed at Kalibari of Bhadraghat union under
Kamarkhanda upazila. During the WAR OF LIBERATION this Juba Shibir played
remarkable role in encounters against the Pak army at different places of
Bangladesh. On 20 April, an encounter was held between the freedom fighters and
the Pak army at a place near the Ghatina bridge in Ullahpara upazila in which
15 Pak soldiers were killed; in this encounter 50 freedom fighters and
civilians were also wounded. On 23 April, the Pak army conducted mass killing,
plundering, violation of women and burning at Ullahpara. On 25 April, the Pak
army shot many people dead at Chariashika and Charia Kalibari near Hatikamrul
Square of this upazila. A battle was fought between the freedom fighters and
the Pak army on 11 November at Naogaon of Tarash upazila in which 130 Pak
soldiers and razakars were killed. The freedom fighters attacked the Sambhudia
Pak military camp of Chauhali upazila on 19 November and captured two firearms.
On 27 November, the freedom fighters again attacked the Sambhudia camp causing
considerable damages to the camp; in this attack 5 freedom fighters were
wounded. Chauhali upazila was liberated on 29 November. In December 1971, a
battle was fought between the Pak army and the freedom fighters at village
Baraitala of Gandail union under Kazipur upazila in which several freedom
fighters lost their lives. The Pak army in collaboration with the local
razakars conducted heavy plundering and set many houses of Malipara on fire on 22
June and at Sambhudia in mid August. The freedom fighters attacked the
Sambhudia Pak military camp on 19 November and captured two firearms. On 27
November the freedom fighters again attacked the Sambhudia camp causing
considerable damages to the camp; in this attack 5 freedom fighters were
wounded. Chauhali upazila was liberated on 29 November. On 7 December 1971, a
battle was fought between the freedom fighters and the Pak army on WAPDA dam of
Rajapur union in which the Pak army was defeated and one freedom fighter was
killed. Besides, another battle was fought between the freedom fighters and the
Pak army at the north side of the graveyard of Tamai Paschimpara of Bhangabari
union in which three Pak soldiers and two freedom fighters were killed. Encounters
between the freedom fighters and the Pak army were held at different places of
the upazila including at Sailabari, Degree College and on the bank of the river
Jamuna. On 14 December, Ullahpara was liberated and with this the capitulation
of the whole of Sirajganj district was completed.
Marks of the
War of Liberation
Mass graves
2 (Baroitala of Kazipur upazila, Asbaria of Tarash upazila);
Martyr
memorial monument 2 (“Durjay Bangla” at Chandidasgati of Sirajganj sadar
upazila and Ghatina of Ullahpara upazila).
Population
The
population has been measured at 3,215,873, made up of 80% Muslim, 18.5% Hindu
and 1.5% other. Males make up 51.14% of the population and females 48.86%.
EducationThere
are many schools and colleges in the district of Sirajganj - see this
institution list.B.L.Govt. High School, Shaleha Ishaque Girls School, Salop High
School (estabd. in 1905), Chowbari High School, Adachaki High school"
Chandaikona M.L High School, Dhanghara High School, Harina Bagbati High School,
Boyra Bhennabari High School and Ghorachara High School are a few among
them.The most famous colleges in Sirajganj are 'Sirajganj Govt. University
College' and Ullapara Science College. Fuljore Degree College, situated by the
side of the approach road of the Jamuna Bridge, Salop College in Ullapara in
recent years are playing an important role to educate the rural peoples of
Sirajganj. There is an English-medium(Edexcel certified) school, Jewel's Oxford
Int'l School and College, in this district. There is also an English- version
school in here named Sirajganj Collectorate School and College, which is administered
by the District Commissioner. Students of Sirajganj are very enthusiastic about
study, they take part in various extra- curricular activities like the Math and
Science Olympiads, Spelling Bee, art competitions etc. It is the birthplace of
many geniuses and great minds like Yadav Chakravarty and Maulana Abdul Hamid
Khan Vasani.
Newspapers
and periodicalsDailyKalam Saynik, Jamuna Probaha, Jamuna Setu ;
WeeklyJamuna
Barta, Sahasi Janata, Jaha Baliba Satya Balibo, Ase jay ay din, Sundar Barta,
Ananda Bhor, Sirajganj Barta, Sirajganj Kantha, Dolanchapa, Ullahpara;
MonthlyBibartan,
Sahitya Darpana ;
Defunct
weekly
Samakal,
Hitoishi, Samajug, Sirajganj Samachar, Jehad, Krishan, Janapad, Ittefaq, Naya
jamana, Juger Dabi, Mousumi, Gana Bangla;
Defunct
fortnightly
Mukul,
Jamuna (1963);
Defunct
monthly
Jamuna,
Ashalatai, Nur, Pratinidhi, Tajkir, Palli Pradip (1935), Sebak, Naya jamana,
DesherDas, Pratibha, Shahitya; defunct quarterly: Biggan Bichitra.
Folk culture
Folk songs
such as Jari, Sari, Murshidi, Bhatiali, etc. are very popular in the district.
Folk games and sports prevalent in the district include bow and arrow game,
Lathikhela (game played with sticks), boat race, etc.
Foods of
Sirajgon
Sirajgonj
has many traditional foods but not sell in the Market. Usually
"Pachoi" is especial kind of homemade food. People in their first
taking do not feel interest in it. But it is a traditional food for the
ordinary people in Sirajgonj.
Historical
Places of
Bangabandhu
Bridge
Also known
as the Jamuna Bridge, the 5 kilometre-long road and rail crossing connects
Bangladesh and the region to the cross-continental Trans-Asian Railway, which
has led to a radical shift in the economics of the area. Costing nearly 700
million US dollars, the bridge was the largest infrastructure project
Bangladesh had ever attempted in its history. To many, it represents the
nation's rapid development and move to become a moderate economic power.
One does not
have to pay to look at the bridge, but there is a fee to cross it! This can
change, but usually amounts to 400 taka (just under US$5) for a car to cross.
Another experience can be to hire a local boat or fisherman to take you
underneath the bridge, to see it in all its concrete glory.
Rabindra
Kachharibari Kachharibari's house
The famed
poet and philosopher, Rabindranath Tagore, created many of his literary works
while living in this mansion. His grandfather purchased the estate in 1840, and
Tagore would often visit in the late-1800s to escape the busier side of his
life.
The building
has since been converted into a museum and a memorial in his name. Many
artefacts and memorabilia items are on display in the museum, including shoes,
wooden sandals, a piano and a harmonium. The building itself is of interesting
architectural heritage, and contains 7 rooms. Maintenance by the authorities
has been patchy. Some areas have been well-restored, while others are in
desperate need of repair. It has been reported that significant repairs are
taking place as of 2012, Tagore's 150th birth anniversary.
Each year,
locals and officials celebrate Tagore's birthday at the mansion. This falls on
three days around 25 Boishakh in the Bengali calendar, generally correlating
with the 6th to 8th of May.
The museum
is located in the town of Shahzadpur, open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm.
Entry is 5 taka.
Nabaratna
Nabaratna is
a place as well as palace situated in sirajgonj. Nabaratna has historical value
in the history of land lords in Bangladesh.
Notable
people
Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani,
1st chairman of Bangladesh Awami League[3]
Captain M. Monsur Ali, Minister of finance of
Bangladesh government in exile and 3 rd Prime Minister of Bangladesh[4]
Maulana Abdur Rashid Tarkabagish[5]
Dr. M A
Matin, Former Deputy Prime Minister
Prof. Dr. M.
A. Mannan, International Islamic Economist
Mohadeb Saha,[6] Poet
of mystery and muted ambience
Abdullah-Al-Muti,
Prolific science fiction writer[9]
Suchitra
Sen, film actress[10]
Zahid
Hasan, actor
Abdul Latif Mirza, Founder
of Mirza Bahini during Bangladesh Liberation War)[11][12]
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District", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal, Banglapedia:
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Syeda Momtaz, "War
of Liberation, The", Banglapedia, retrieved 25 July 2015
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Jump up^ Baig,
Md. Azom, "Ali,
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Saidur Rahman. "মহাদেব সাহা
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Jump up^ "কথা সাহিত্যিক
নজিবর রহমান
সাহিত্যরত্ন". weeklysonarbangla.net.
Jump up^ Miah,
Sajahan, "Sharafuddin,
Abdullah Al-Muti", Banglapedia, retrieved 25 July 2015
Jump up^ চিরঅন্তরালে সুচিত্রা
সেন. bdnews24.com (in
Bengali).
Jump up^ Amirul
Islam. সিরাজগঞ্জে মুক্তিযুদ্ধের
সংগঠক,সাবেক
প্যানেল স্পীকার
বীর মুক্তিযোদ্ধা
আব্দুল লতিফ
মির্জা’র
৫ম মৃত্যুবার্ষিকী
পালিত. bijoynews24.com (in
Bengali).
Jump up^ রাজনীতির
বহু প্রত্যক্ষ
সাক্ষী বাংলার
শ্রেষ্ঠ সন্তান
আব্দুল লতিফ
মির্জার ম্যুরাল
স্তম্ভে শ্রদ্ধা
নিবেদন.
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