Bogra
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Bogra (Template:Langx), officially Bogura,[1] is a city located in Bogra District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh. The city is a major commercial hub in Northern Bangladesh. It is the second largest city in terms of both area and population in Rajshahi Division.[2]
Bogra is named after Nasiruddin Bughra Khan, the Governor of Bengal from 1279 to 1282 and the son of Delhi Sultan Ghiyasuddin Balban.[3] The city is approximately Script error: No such module "convert". and is divided into 21 wards. Bogra has a population of around 480,000 people. Since it is one of the oldest cities in Bengal, Bogra is famous for its many ancient Buddhist stupas, Hindu temples, and ancient palaces of Buddhist kings and Muslim sultans.
The city has produced notable personalities including Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Bogra of Pakistan, President Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh, both of whom were born and lived in the city.
Now Current 'Bogra' is Called by 'Bogura' Officially by The Government and People. This name spelling has changed in 02 April, 2018 Because of The Misunderstanding and Miss Matching of Bengali and English Spelling.[1][2]
History
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Bogra has been a transportation, cultural and economic hub for thousands of years. In the early 800 AD, it was a core place of doing business through the Karatoya River (a sub-river of the Bangali River, not to be confused with the Large Karatoya River). By 1200 AD it had also become an important geopolitical center for spreading Islam through the Mahasthangarh. In the late fiftieth century, it became a statistical trade area by the British East India Company.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
In the late seventeenth century, the British East India Company gave control of the area to Nowab and Shatani families, who still are two of the most reputed families in the city.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
During the Bangladesh War of Independence, the area witnessed the Battle of Bogra, a fierce conflict between the guerrilla units of the Bangladesh Forces under Sector 7 and the Pakistan Army.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Climate
The city enjoys a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa) bordering on a tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw), with two main seasons: winter and summer. Winters are dry with warm afternoons and cool nights (although frosts have never occurred in recent history), while summers are hot and humid with heavy rainfall due to the monsoon season.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Bogra weatherbox
Demographics
According to the 2022 Bangladesh census, Bogra city had 126,412 households and a population of 486,016. Bogra had a sex ratio of 104.23 females per 100 males and a literacy rate of 87.87%. 15.34% of the population were under 10 years of age.[4]
Economy
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Statistically, Bogra's workforce is primarily engaged in agriculture (35.09%), followed by commerce (20.32%) and service sectors (16.15%). Other significant sources of income include transport and communication (8.47%), construction (2.87%), non-agricultural labor (2.79%), and industry (2.67%). Additionally, religious services (0.18%), rent and remittance (0.69%), and other industries (10.77%) contribute to the local economy.[5]
Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS) is the largest national-level non-govt. contributor of Bogra.[6]
Tourism
Near Bogra is Mahasthangarh, the earliest known urban archaeological site in Bangladesh, as well as the village of Mahasthan in Shibganj thana of Bogra District. This site contains the remains of Pundranagara (or Paundravardhanapura), an ancient city in the territory of Pundravardhana.[7][8][9] This place is considered sacred to Buddhists, Muslims, and Hindus alike.[10]
The Behular Bashor Ghor is a popular tourist attraction in the city and is close to other popular spots and monuments such as the Mahasthangar, Nawab Palace (called Neelkuthi during the British period), Kherua Mosque (Sherpur Upazila), Bara Mosque, Mazar of Shah Sultan Balkhi, Mazar of Panchpir, Gokul Medh, Palace of Parshuram, Basu Bihara, Palli Unnayan Academy, Saudia City Park, Bhimer Jangle, Museum of Nawab Bari Palace, Wonderland Shishupark (a children's park), Shanewaz Shishubagan, Woodburn Park, Dreshtinandan Park, Bijayangan (the War of Liberation museum), and the Jaina Temple.Template:Fact
Notable residents
- Pinaki Bhattacharya, Human rights activist, anti-fascist
- Ziaur Rahman, former President of Bangladesh, army officer, Chief Martial Law Administrator
- Humayun Ahmed, writer and filmmaker[11]
- Khademul Bashar, Bir Uttam, chief of the Bangladesh Air Force in 1976[12]
- Apu Biswas, film actress
- Muhammad Ali Bogra, Prime Minister of Pakistan (1953–1955)[13]
- Akhteruzzaman Elias, novelist and short story writer[11]
- Gaziul Haque, Bengali language movement activist[11]
- Muhammed Zafar Iqbal, physicist[11]
- Shafiul Islam, cricketer
- Tarun Majumdar, Indian film director
- Mushfiqur Rahim, cricketer
- Towhid Hridoy, cricketer
- Tanzid Hasan, cricketer
- Amalesh Sen, footballer
- Shahinur Kabir Shimul, footballer
- Nabib Newaj Jibon, footballer
See also
- Bogra Sadar Upazila
- Bogra District
- Bogra Cantonment
- Upazilas of Bangladesh
- Districts of Bangladesh
- Divisions of Bangladesh
- Upazila
- Thana
- Administrative geography of Bangladesh
Notes
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References
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