Jhenaidah District
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Jhenidah is a district in South-western Bangladesh
. It is a part of the Khulna Division. It is an area 1949.62 km². On the norther it borders the Kushtia District
on the north, to the south by Jessore District
and West Bengal
(India
), to the east by Rajbari District
and Magura District
and to the west by Chuadanga District
and West Bengal (India) on the west.
At the beginning of the British rule Jhenidah was a police out post and was turned into a thana in 1793. The Jhenidah subdivision was established in 1862 and was turned into a district in 1984. It consists of six upazilas, five municipalities, 67 union parishads, 945 mouzas, 1152 villages, 27 wards and 134 mahallas.
The district of Jhenaidah consists 2256 mosques, 191 temples, a churches and 6 tombes. Gorar Mosque, Jorbangla Mosque, Galakata Mosque, Joradaha Gambuj Mosque, (Harinakunda), Shahi Mosque, Moheshpur Jame Mosque and Kaliganj Jami Mosque are famous mosques. Sarbajanin Kalibari Temple, Ramgopal Temple and Kalibari Mandir (Kaliganj) are famous temples. Shardar Khan Tomb, Gazi Kalu Champabati Tomb are tombs.
Islami University,Government KC College (1960), Jhenaidah Cadet College (1961), Jhenaidah Government High School (1877), Maheshpur High School (1863), Maheshpur Girls High School, Naldanga Bhusan Pilot High School (1882), Kotchandpur Pilot High School (1899),
Raigram Banikanta High School (1920), Harinakundu Priyanath High School (1872), Shailkupa Pilot High School (1893), Joradaha High School (1872),Wazir Ali High School (1903).
Islamic University offers
Bachelor Programs
UGC approved and currently offered - 23 Subjects
Masters Programs
UGC approved and currently offered - 24 Subjects
PhD/MPhil Programs
UGC approved and currently offered - 18 Subjects
VC's Email : vc.iu@kushtia.com
Registrar's Email : vc.iu@kushtia.com
It is one of twelve cadet colleges of Bangladesh. JCC is an education institute and famous for outstanding result in countrywide Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) board examination. Each year, a good number of students take place in the merit list (top 20 students) or cGPA 5 merit list.
web site:
web site: http://kccollege.com.bd
In the period 1947–1963 Jhenaidah Model High School was under Dhaka Board. The school was placed under Rajshahi Board in 1963 and since 1964, is under Jessore Board.
web site: www.mgdcollege.com
To Know More about Jhenidah College visit http://www.jhenidah.net
BirSreshtho Shaheed Sepoy Hamidur Rahman (2 February 1953 - 28 October 1971): BirSreshtho Shaheed Sepoy Hamidur Rahman
better known as Shaheed Sepoy Hamidur Rahman, was a Sepoy in Bangladesh Army during the Bangladesh Liberation War. Hamidur Rahman was killed on October 28, 1971 at Dhalai, Sylhet during an attempt to capture the Pakistani Army's position. The advancing Mukti Bahini column finally captured the Dhalai Border Outpost due in large part to his efforts. He was posthumously awarded the Bir Sreshtho, the highest recognition of bravery of Bangladesh.
Hamidur Rahman was born on 2 February 1953 in Khardo Khalishpur village under Moheshpur Upazila
of the Jhenaidah district
, and was the eldest son of his family. During the Partition of India in 1947, his paternal properties fell in India. They crossed over the border and settled in the bordering area of Khorda Khalishpur of Jhenaidah district.
He joined East Bengal Regiment on 2 February 1971 and participated in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. During the war he made a significant contribution in capturing the Dhalai Border Outpost at Srimangal.
He was buried in Tripura in India. On 27 October 2007, advisers of the Bangladeshi caretaker government decided to bring back his remains to Bangladesh and bury him besides Bir Shrestho Matiur Rahman. It is said[by whom?] that the last place he stood alive was about 20 feet away from the Pakistani bunker, either in a canal or where the memorial is (near the bunker). [2] 10 December 2007 the remains of Hamidur Rahman were bought back to Bangladesh and on 11 December 2007 he was buried again at Buddhijibi Koborsthan (Cemetery), Dhaka.
BirProtik Shirajul Islam: Shirajul Islam was a Lance Naik in the Bangladesh Army during the 1971 Liberation War. Shirajul Islam was born on Saganna village under Jhenaidah Sadar Upazila. He joined Army on 9 August'1969.
Maheshpur Upazila
1. DattaNagar Krishi Khamar (BADC)
2. Bhalayshah Mazar
3. Shundorpur Jomidar bari
4. Kapotakkho nod
Shailkupa Upazilla:
Bangabandhu Memoriul Collage
Dudshar Govt Primary School
Mozammel Haque http://www.mozammel.info
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. It is a part of the Khulna Division. It is an area 1949.62 km². On the norther it borders the Kushtia District
Kushtia District
Kushtia, Kushtia district or Kushtia Zila is a district in the Khulna administrative division of western Bangladesh. Kushtia has existed as a separate district since the partition of India. Prior to that, Kushtia was a part of Nadia District under Bengal Province of British India. Kushtia was home...
on the north, to the south by Jessore District
Jessore District
Jessore is a district located in the Khulna Division of southwestern Bangladesh. It is bordered by India to the west.The district produces a variety of crops year-round. Date-sugar called patali is made from the sap of locally grown date trees that is cooked, thickened and crystallised using a...
and West Bengal
West Bengal
West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP...
(India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
), to the east by Rajbari District
Rajbari District
The district of Rajbari consists 3629 mosques, 18 temples and nine churches.-See also:*Districts of Bangladesh*Dhaka Division...
and Magura District
Magura District
Magura is a district in South-Western Bangladesh. It is a part of the Khulna Division.-Geography:Magura District with an area of 1048 km2, is bounded by Rajbari district on the north, Jessore and Narail districts on the south, Faridpur district on the east and Jhenaidaha district on the west...
and to the west by Chuadanga District
Chuadanga District
Chuadanga , Chuadanga district or Chuadanga Zilla is the name of a Western district of Bangladesh...
and West Bengal (India) on the west.
At the beginning of the British rule Jhenidah was a police out post and was turned into a thana in 1793. The Jhenidah subdivision was established in 1862 and was turned into a district in 1984. It consists of six upazilas, five municipalities, 67 union parishads, 945 mouzas, 1152 villages, 27 wards and 134 mahallas.
Historical events
bara bazar (ancient name Gangadighi) of Kaliganj upazila had been a famous port of India. It has been mentioned in the Greek history that in the ancient time Prabal and muslin used to be exported from this port. In the 1860s indigo resistance movement spread all over this district. During the War of Liberation in 1971 battles were fought between Pak army and the freedom fighters at Mandartala (Kaliganj), Dulalmundia and Besaykhali (Jhenaidah Sadar) in which several members of the Pak army were killed and so were many freedom fighters. Jhenaidah was liberated on 6 December 1971.Administration
At the beginning of the British rule Jhenaidah was a police out post and was turned into a thana in 1793. The Jhenaidah subdivision was established in 1862 and was turned into a district in 1984. It consists of six upazilas, five municipalities, 67 union parishads, 945 mouzas, 1152 villages, 27 wards and 134 mahallas.Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO)
| Upazila Name | Name of UNO | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Jhenaidah Sadar | Md. Habibul Haque Khan | 0451-62574 |
| Moheshpur | S.M.Ajior Rahman | 04525-56301 |
| Kotchandpur | Md. Johar Ali | 04524-65001 |
| Harinakunda | Muhammad Abdur Razzak | 04522-74011 |
| Kaliganj | Amjuman Ara | 04523-56260 |
| Shailkupa | Md. Azmul Haque | 04526-56025 |
Parliament Member
| Area Name & No | Parliament Member | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Jhenaidah 01 | Md. Abdul Hyee | |
| Jhenaidah 02 | Md. Shofiqul Islam | |
| Jhenaidah 03 | Advocate Md. Shafiqul Azam Khan | |
| Jhenaidah 04 | Abdul Mannan | |
Religion
The district of Jhenaidah consists 2256 mosques, 191 temples, a churches and 6 tombes. Gorar Mosque, Jorbangla Mosque, Galakata Mosque, Joradaha Gambuj Mosque, (Harinakunda), Shahi Mosque, Moheshpur Jame Mosque and Kaliganj Jami Mosque are famous mosques. Sarbajanin Kalibari Temple, Ramgopal Temple and Kalibari Mandir (Kaliganj) are famous temples. Shardar Khan Tomb, Gazi Kalu Champabati Tomb are tombs.
Locally published newspapers and periodicals
Dailies: Daily Jhenaidah, Daily Adhibeshan, Daily Jhenaidah Bani, Daily Bir Darpan, Daily Nabachitra; Weeklies: Weekly Aunirvan and Bir Darpan, Weekly Chalantika, Weekly Simanter Bani, Weekly Chetana; noted periodicals: Kotchandpur, Shapla, Aognishikha, Disha, Boipatra, Mati Mon, Shuktara, Chharapatra, Khejurtala, Sabuj Patra, Joybangla, Ullas, Chetana, Disheri, Anurag, Bishwabani, Usha and Shailabarta.Subdivisions
There are six upazilas under this district:- Jhenaidah Sadar UpazilaJhenaidah Sadar UpazilaJhenidah Sadar is an Upazila of Jhenidah District in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh.-Geography:Jhenidah Sadar is located at . It has 60354 units of house hold and total area 467.75 km².-Demographics:...
- Maheshpur UpazilaMaheshpur UpazilaLast Update 16.10.2011Maheshpur Upazila is a part of the Khulna Division. It is one of the Upazila in Jhenaidah District of Khulna divisions...
- Kaliganj Upazila
- Kotchandpur UpazilaKotchandpur UpazilaKotchandpur is an Upazila of Jhenaidah District in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh.-Geography:Kotchandpur is located at . It has 19773 units of house hold and total area 165.66 km². It is the south west part of Bangladesh. This city is very close to India...
- Shailkupa UpazilaShailkupa UpazilaShailkupa is an Upazila of Jhenaidah District in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh.-Geography:Shailkupa is located at . It has 51595 units of house hold and total area 373.42 km².-Demographics:...
- Harinakunda UpazilaHarinakunda UpazilaHarinakunda is an Upazila of Jhenaidah District in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh.-Geography:Harinakunda is located at . It has 27408 units of house hold and total area 227.19 km².-Demographics:...
Educational institutions
Educational institutions: university 1, government college 5, cadet college 1, law college 1, non-government college 36, primary teacher's training institution 1, homeopath college 1, government high school 3, non-government high school 169, junior high school 58, madrasa 165, government primary school 408, non-government primary school 396 and vocational institute 1. Noted educational institutions: 1 iistIslami University,Government KC College (1960), Jhenaidah Cadet College (1961), Jhenaidah Government High School (1877), Maheshpur High School (1863), Maheshpur Girls High School, Naldanga Bhusan Pilot High School (1882), Kotchandpur Pilot High School (1899),
Raigram Banikanta High School (1920), Harinakundu Priyanath High School (1872), Shailkupa Pilot High School (1893), Joradaha High School (1872),Wazir Ali High School (1903).
Islamic University, Jhenaidah-Kustia, Bangladesh
Short information:- Name : Islamic University
- Type : Teaching & Research
- Establishment : 1985
- Academic Year : June to July
- Sectorial Boundary : 175 Acres of Land
- Permanent Address : Kushtia-Jhenaidah, Bangladesh
- Consecrator: Shahid President Ziaur Rahman
- Foundation-stone: 22 November 1979
- Pass of regulation: 27-November 1978
- Chancellor: Md.Jillur Rahman,Honorable President, The Peopules republic of Bangladesh
- Former Vice-chancellor: Professor Faez M Shirajul Haque
- Present Vice-Chancellor: Professor Dr. M. Alauddin
- Dimension: 175 Acres
- Began First Class: 28-June 1986
- Faculty: 5 (Five)
- Department: 22
- Institiut: 2(Two)
- Resident Hall: 6 ->For Boys-4 & Girl-2
- International Auditoriam: 1(one)
- Aggregate Student: 10,109
- Teacher: 317 #This University has 144 PhD Holder Teachers
- Employees: 175
- Assistant Employee: 191
- General Employee: 288
- University web site: www.iubd.net
Islamic University offers
Bachelor Programs
UGC approved and currently offered - 23 Subjects
Masters Programs
UGC approved and currently offered - 24 Subjects
PhD/MPhil Programs
UGC approved and currently offered - 18 Subjects
VC's Email : vc.iu@kushtia.com
Registrar's Email : vc.iu@kushtia.com
Jhenidah Cadet College (JCC),Jhenaidah
Jhenidah Cadet College (JCC) is a boarding school, located in the outskirts of Jhenaidah, Bangladesh.It is one of twelve cadet colleges of Bangladesh. JCC is an education institute and famous for outstanding result in countrywide Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) board examination. Each year, a good number of students take place in the merit list (top 20 students) or cGPA 5 merit list.
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Government K. C. College,Jhenaidah
Kishinchand Chellaram College was established in 1954 under the aegis of the Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board, H(S)NCBoard. It was the second institution that the Management set up in Bombay after it relocated itself in the city, following the aftermath of Partition.web site: http://kccollege.com.bd
Jhenaidah Kanchannagar Model High School
Jhenaidah Kanchannagar Model High School is one of the best higher secondary schools in the district of Jhenaidah. The school campus is situated beside the Birsreshtho Hamidur Rahman Stadium.Jhenaidah Government High School
Jhenaidah Government High School is one of the oldest schools in the district Jhenaidah. Jhenaidah Govt. High School was founded in 1877. It is the oldest and one of the most famous educational institutions in Jhenaidah. The first school functioned as a high school English on the campus of Government Girls High School. Soon, the school has been recognized as an English High School and was registered under the University of Calcutta, after which he became known as Jhenaidah Model High School. In 1961, when a new building was built for the school in a new place to house students. Then the school was moved to its present campus on land donated by wealthy people, especially Fazar Ali Dafadar and Mobarak Mondal.In the period 1947–1963 Jhenaidah Model High School was under Dhaka Board. The school was placed under Rajshahi Board in 1963 and since 1964, is under Jessore Board.
Maheshpur Gov. Degree College
Maheshpur Gov. Degree College is one of the oldest college in Maheshpur. Maheshpur Gov. Degree College was founded in 1985. It is the oldest and one of the most famous educational institutions in Maheshpur upazila.web site: www.mgdcollege.com
Shailkupa Govt.Degreecollege Shailkupa
web site: www.lalonshahcollege.comGovt. NurunNahar Mohila College, Jhenidah
website: www.nnmohilacollege.comShishukunja School and College, Cadet College Campus, Jhenidah
website: http://www.shishukunjaschoolandcollege.infoHazi Arshad Ali College, Kapashatia, Horinakundu, Jhenidah
website: http://www.haziarshadalicollege.comTo Know More about Jhenidah College visit http://www.jhenidah.net
Famous Person
Fakir Lalon Shah: Fakir Lalon Shah also known as Lalon Shah (c. 1774–1890), was a Bengali philosopher poet. His poetry, articulated in songs, are considered classics of the Bangla language. Lalon is said to be born in the year 1772 October'14 in Harishpur village, shoilkupa upazila in Jhenaidah district. He was buried sewria, kustia.BirSreshtho Shaheed Sepoy Hamidur Rahman (2 February 1953 - 28 October 1971): BirSreshtho Shaheed Sepoy Hamidur Rahman
Hamidur Rahman
Hamidur Rahman , , better known as Shaheed Sepoy Hamidur Rahman, was a Sepoy in Bangladesh Army during the Bangladesh Liberation War. Hamidur Rahman was killed on October 28, 1971 at Dhalai, Sylhet during an attempt to capture the Pakistani Army's position...
better known as Shaheed Sepoy Hamidur Rahman, was a Sepoy in Bangladesh Army during the Bangladesh Liberation War. Hamidur Rahman was killed on October 28, 1971 at Dhalai, Sylhet during an attempt to capture the Pakistani Army's position. The advancing Mukti Bahini column finally captured the Dhalai Border Outpost due in large part to his efforts. He was posthumously awarded the Bir Sreshtho, the highest recognition of bravery of Bangladesh.
Hamidur Rahman was born on 2 February 1953 in Khardo Khalishpur village under Moheshpur Upazila
Moheshpur Upazila
Maheshpur Upazila is a part of the Khulna Division. It is one of the Upazila in Jhenaidah District of Khulna divisions. Maheshpur Upazila with an area of 419.53 sq km, is bounded by jibannagar and kotchandpur upazilas on the north, chaugachha upazila and West Bengal on the south, Chaugachha...
of the Jhenaidah district
Jhenaidah District
Jhenidah is a district in South-western Bangladesh. It is a part of the Khulna Division. It is an area 1949.62 km². On the norther it borders the Kushtia District on the north, to the south by Jessore District and West Bengal , to the east by Rajbari District and Magura District and to the...
, and was the eldest son of his family. During the Partition of India in 1947, his paternal properties fell in India. They crossed over the border and settled in the bordering area of Khorda Khalishpur of Jhenaidah district.
He joined East Bengal Regiment on 2 February 1971 and participated in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. During the war he made a significant contribution in capturing the Dhalai Border Outpost at Srimangal.
He was buried in Tripura in India. On 27 October 2007, advisers of the Bangladeshi caretaker government decided to bring back his remains to Bangladesh and bury him besides Bir Shrestho Matiur Rahman. It is said[by whom?] that the last place he stood alive was about 20 feet away from the Pakistani bunker, either in a canal or where the memorial is (near the bunker). [2] 10 December 2007 the remains of Hamidur Rahman were bought back to Bangladesh and on 11 December 2007 he was buried again at Buddhijibi Koborsthan (Cemetery), Dhaka.
BirProtik Shirajul Islam: Shirajul Islam was a Lance Naik in the Bangladesh Army during the 1971 Liberation War. Shirajul Islam was born on Saganna village under Jhenaidah Sadar Upazila. He joined Army on 9 August'1969.
Places To See
Kaligonj Upazilla:- Naldanga Temple Complex:, in the Kaliganj Upazilla, is a temple complex built in 1656 by Maharaj Indranarayan Debroy. There are a total six temples now. The government restored all of them in 1980s but it was destroyed again during the riot. Now most of the temples are in ruins. Renovations are still going on. The idol of goddess Kali was came from Banaras, India. Buses to Kaliganj are easily available from Jessore. Naldanga can be reached by rickshaw from Kaliganj.
- Kolika Doha is another remarkable place situated in Naldanga, 300 miter distance from Naldanga Temple Complex.
- The biggest banyan tree in the world: is situated in kaligonj Upazilla of this district. A person can go there by rickshaw or other human hauler from Kaliganj main bus stand.
- Baro Bazar: Gazi kalur chompa botir Mazar, Gora Mosjid (Mosque), Sako bazar mosjid and more than 10 other mosjid (mosque)and more than 5 big dighi are situated in Baro Bazar of Kaligonj Upazilla.
- Bulu Deouan er Mazar is another remarkable place in Kaligonj Upazill.
- The Gunjanath temple dates back at 17th century is also in Kaliganj. It can be reached from Naldanga.
Maheshpur Upazila
1. DattaNagar Krishi Khamar (BADC)
2. Bhalayshah Mazar
3. Shundorpur Jomidar bari
4. Kapotakkho nod
Shailkupa Upazilla:
- Shahi Masjid, in Shailkupa. more than 600 years old situated besides the Kali rever on Shailkupa Bazar.
- Monohorpur Gor
- Monohorpur kobi Golan Mostofar Bari.
- Ram Babur Bari Shailkupa.
- Jhenidah Sador:
- The palace of Salim Chowdhury(called as 'Mia's dalan') at Muralidah in Jhenaidah sadar which is around of 200 years old is also an attaractive place.A person can eaisly go there by rickshaw from jhenaidah sadar.
- This is the birth place of "PAGLA KANAI" & "LALON SHAH" (but his tomb situated in kustia)
- Another remarkable place is "DHOLL SOMUDDRO"
Footnotes
Bhatai High SchoolBangabandhu Memoriul Collage
Dudshar Govt Primary School
External links
Mozammel Haque http://www.mozammel.info