Narayanganj District (Bengali: নারায়ণগঞ্জ, romanized: Narayoṇgonj) is a district in central Bangladesh which is a part of the Dhaka Division.[1] It is smallest district in Bangladesh.It is home to the ancient city of one of the oldest industrial districts in the country. The district lies on the banks of the Shitalakshya River and the Meghna River. It is an industrial hub and plays an important part in the country's jute trade, plant processing and sector. It is nicknamed the "Dundee of Bangladesh" due to the presence of many jute mills.
Narayanganj had the same history as much of the rest of the Dhaka area. Formerly ruled by the Palas and Senas, the region became part of the Muslim Bengal Sultanate in the 14th century. Sonargaon, capital of Bengal during the reign of Isa Khan, is in the district. Later the region was taken over by the Mughals as the Bengal Subah. The district is named after Bicon Lal Pandey, a Hindu religious leader who was also known as Benur Thakur or Lakshmi Narayan Thakur. Pandey acquired ownership of the region from the British East India Company in 1766 after the Battle of Plassey. He declared the marketplaces on the banks of the Shitalakshya river as endowed property to pay for expenses for the worship of Narayan. Subsequently, the region was named Narayanganj.[1]
Important developments
The post office was established in 1866.
The Narayanganj municipality was officially founded on 8 September 1876.
Dhaka–Narayanganj telegraph service was set up in 1877.
It grew in importance in the seventeenth and eighteenth century, due to the influx of the Portuguese and the English. The first to develop was the west bank of Shitalakshya. Narayanganj only became important in the nineteenth century, when the Rally Brothers started a company exporting jute to the west in 1830, aided by a company from Assam. By 1908, 18 European companies, and two Indian companies were trading in jute from Calcutta.[1]
With the formation of Pakistan in 1947, the economy transformed from being mainly a jute production to include jute milling due to the location of most existing jute mills in India.[2] This followed the establishment of a number of mills in and around Narayanganj that gave the local economy a great boost.
During the War of Independence, the Pakistan Army massacred 139 people in Fatulla Thana on 29 November 1971. Eight days earlier, members of the freedom fighters fought the Pakistan Army in which one fighter was killed.
Formerly a sub-district of the Dhaka District, Narayanganj became a district on 15 February 1984.
Administrative areas
Narayanganj Zila consists of 5 upazilas (Narayanganj Sadar, Bandor, Rupganj, Sonargaon and Araihazar), subdivided into 47 unions and 827 mauzas. The areas and populations (at the 2011 Census) of the upazilas are:
Internal map of Narayanganj District with Bengali text.
There are also 7 police stations here, which are: Narayanganj Sadar, Bandor, Fatulla, Siddhirganj, Rupganj, Sonargaon and Araihazar. All the upazilas have more or less similar characteristics.
Administration
Mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation: Dr. Salina Hayat Ivy
Chairman of Zila Porishod: Babu Chandan Shil
Deputy Commissioner (DC): Md. Manjurul Hafiz
Chairman Of Bandar Upazila: M A RASHID
Chairman Of Sonargaon Upazila: Advocate Shamsul Islam Bhuiyan
Economy
The district pioneered in merchandising yarn and dyeing items. The cottage industry, like weaving, is abundant in this district. International trading, import and export business, shipyard brickfield, etc. create employment opportunities to the people which facilitate additional income to the household population. The small and medium industries of cotton are increasing day-by-day which fills the employment aids to the local people. The rural economy of Narayanganj is mostly based on agriculture. According to Bangladesh Bank, the district is ranked third in nation in terms of gross national income (GNI) and possession of wealth. Now-a-days Network marketing is the best position here. So, the economy of Narayanganj has been increasing day-by-day and also contributing to the nation building initiatives.
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Narayanganj District had a population of 2,948,217, of which 1,521,438 were males and 1,426,779 females. Rural population was 1,959,261 (66.46%) while the urban population was 988,956 (33.54%). Narayanganj district had a literacy rate of 57.10% for the population 7 years and above: 59.48% for males and 54.56% for females.[3]
The district has 95.06% Muslims and 4.89% Hindus. The district of Narayanganj has 3080 mosques, 269 temples, 10 churches and 4 Buddhist temples. Moreover; there is an institute called 'Narayanganj Institute of Islam', which conducts research activities on comparative religions.
The ancient city of Sonargaon was the capital of Isa Khan, a medieval ruler of Bengal. Sonargaon is also famous for producing muslin, a delicate and fine cloth made from cotton.
The Dhaka-Narayanganj-Demra (DND) embankment surrounds Narayanganj district and protects it from flooding.
Shaira Garden near Nazimuddin Bhuiyan Degree College at madanpur.
The Bangladesh Engineering and Ship Building Corporation at Sonakanda on the east bank of the Shitalakshya River, established in 1925.
12th Rabiul Awal The Holy Eid-E-Milannobi( salllalhu alaihi oa sallam) Jashne Juluse Rally. Which was first held in the country from Baitul Ijjot Jame Mosque, Near Narayanganj Nagar Vhaban Led By by 40th Descendent of Beloved Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi oa sallam),15th centuries Mujadded, Imame Rabbani, Gause Jaman, Hazratul Allama Syed Abed Shah al-madani (rd.) Millions of people gathered here on this specific day to celebrate MLADNNOBI(SM)Birth Day of Beloved Prophet Sallallahu alaihi oa sallam. Now it has become one of the biggest Jashne Julus Rally in the world, leaded by Allama Syed Bahadur shah, President-Bangladesh Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat President, Chairmen- Islamic Front Bangladesh, Pir Saheb- Imame Rabbani Darbar sharif (Hajiganj,Chandpur).
Abedia Bahadurshahiya Mujaddediya Khanka Sharif & Baitul Ijjat Jame Mosque Beside Narayanganj City Corporation (It has established by 40 Descendent of Beloved Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi oa sallam),15th centuries Mujadded, Imame Rabbani, Gause Jaman, Hazratul Allama Syed Abed Shah al-madani (rd.). Now his 3rd Son - Allama Syed Bahadur shah, President-Bangladesh Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat President, Chairmen- Islamic Front Bangladesh, Pir Saheb- Imame Rabbani Darbar sharif (Hajiganj,Chandpur) is leading this Khanka Sharif. Every Jumma prayer lots of devote comes to meet him and try to getting bless from him and ask Dua from Him.
Flora and fauna
Flora
Almost the whole of Narayanganj district lies on the meander flood plain. Most of this area is now flooded only by rain-water. Only minor areas near the Old Brahmaputra, Meghna, Shitalakshya and Dhaleswari rivers are affected by river water and receive fresh silt deposits. A wide variety of soils occurs in this district.
Fauna
Mammals
Mammals that are commonly seen in the district are Indian pipistrelle (Pipistrellus coromandra).
Birds
The most common birds of the district include doel, salik, crow and duck.
Fish
In the river, canal, beels, and ponds there are various kinds of fish, but because of water pollution, it is very hard to see fish in the river.
See also
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Narayanganj District Bengali ন র য ণগঞ জ romanized Narayoṇgonj is a district in central Bangladesh which is a part of the Dhaka Division 1 It is smallest district in Bangladesh It is home to the ancient city of one of the oldest industrial districts in the country The district lies on the banks of the Shitalakshya River and the Meghna River It is an industrial hub and plays an important part in the country s jute trade plant processing and sector It is nicknamed the Dundee of Bangladesh due to the presence of many jute mills Narayanganj ন র য ণগঞ জNickname Dundee of BangladeshExpandable map of Narayanganj DistrictCoordinates 23 36 N 90 30 E 23 60 N 90 50 E 23 60 90 50 Coordinates 23 36 N 90 30 E 23 60 N 90 50 E 23 60 90 50Country BangladeshDivisionDhakaSeatNarayanganjGovernment Deputy CommissionerMd Manjurul HafizArea Total759 70 km2 293 32 sq mi Population 2022 census Total3 909 138 Density5 100 km2 13 000 sq mi Time zoneUTC 06 00 BST Postal code1400 Contents 1 History 2 Administrative areas 3 Administration 4 Economy 5 Demographics 5 1 Religion 6 Places of interest 7 Flora and fauna 7 1 Flora 7 2 Fauna 7 2 1 Mammals 7 2 2 Birds 7 2 3 Fish 8 See also 9 Notes 10 ReferencesHistory EditNarayanganj had the same history as much of the rest of the Dhaka area Formerly ruled by the Palas and Senas the region became part of the Muslim Bengal Sultanate in the 14th century Sonargaon capital of Bengal during the reign of Isa Khan is in the district Later the region was taken over by the Mughals as the Bengal Subah The district is named after Bicon Lal Pandey a Hindu religious leader who was also known as Benur Thakur or Lakshmi Narayan Thakur Pandey acquired ownership of the region from the British East India Company in 1766 after the Battle of Plassey He declared the marketplaces on the banks of the Shitalakshya river as endowed property to pay for expenses for the worship of Narayan Subsequently the region was named Narayanganj 1 Important developmentsThe post office was established in 1866 The Narayanganj municipality was officially founded on 8 September 1876 Dhaka Narayanganj telegraph service was set up in 1877 Telephony was introduced by the Bank of Bengal in 1882 It grew in importance in the seventeenth and eighteenth century due to the influx of the Portuguese and the English The first to develop was the west bank of Shitalakshya Narayanganj only became important in the nineteenth century when the Rally Brothers started a company exporting jute to the west in 1830 aided by a company from Assam By 1908 18 European companies and two Indian companies were trading in jute from Calcutta 1 With the formation of Pakistan in 1947 the economy transformed from being mainly a jute production to include jute milling due to the location of most existing jute mills in India 2 This followed the establishment of a number of mills in and around Narayanganj that gave the local economy a great boost During the War of Independence the Pakistan Army massacred 139 people in Fatulla Thana on 29 November 1971 Eight days earlier members of the freedom fighters fought the Pakistan Army in which one fighter was killed Formerly a sub district of the Dhaka District Narayanganj became a district on 15 February 1984 Administrative areas EditNarayanganj Zila consists of 5 upazilas Narayanganj Sadar Bandor Rupganj Sonargaon and Araihazar subdivided into 47 unions and 827 mauzas The areas and populations at the 2011 Census of the upazilas are Internal map of Narayanganj District with Bengali text No Upazila Union Mouza Village Area Population1 Narayanganj Sadar Upazila 10 55 450 100 75 km2 376 5502 Sonargaon Upazila 11 352 899 171 66 km2 400 3583 Bandar Upazila 05 90 780 55 84 km2 312 8414 Araihazar Upazila 12 184 438 183 5 km2 1 323 6005 Rupganj Upazila 09 146 434 247 95 km2 534 868There are also 7 police stations here which are Narayanganj Sadar Bandor Fatulla Siddhirganj Rupganj Sonargaon and Araihazar All the upazilas have more or less similar characteristics Administration EditMayor of Narayanganj City Corporation Dr Salina Hayat Ivy Chairman of Zila Porishod Babu Chandan Shil Deputy Commissioner DC Md Manjurul Hafiz Chairman Of Bandar Upazila M A RASHID Chairman Of Sonargaon Upazila Advocate Shamsul Islam BhuiyanEconomy EditThe district pioneered in merchandising yarn and dyeing items The cottage industry like weaving is abundant in this district International trading import and export business shipyard brickfield etc create employment opportunities to the people which facilitate additional income to the household population The small and medium industries of cotton are increasing day by day which fills the employment aids to the local people The rural economy of Narayanganj is mostly based on agriculture According to Bangladesh Bank the district is ranked third in nation in terms of gross national income GNI and possession of wealth Now a days Network marketing is the best position here So the economy of Narayanganj has been increasing day by day and also contributing to the nation building initiatives Demographics EditHistorical populationYearPop p a 19741 067 026 19811 356 728 3 49 19911 754 804 2 61 20012 173 948 2 16 20112 948 217 3 09 Sources 3 According to the 2011 Bangladesh census Narayanganj District had a population of 2 948 217 of which 1 521 438 were males and 1 426 779 females Rural population was 1 959 261 66 46 while the urban population was 988 956 33 54 Narayanganj district had a literacy rate of 57 10 for the population 7 years and above 59 48 for males and 54 56 for females 3 Religion Edit Religions in Narayanganj District 2011 3 Religion PercentMuslims 95 06 Hindus 4 89 Other or not stated 0 05 Religion in present day Narayanganj district a Religion Population 1941 4 96 97 Percentage 1941 Population 2011 3 Percentage 2011 Islam 420 140 73 57 2 802 567 95 06 Hinduism 149 650 26 21 144 105 4 89 Others b 1 284 0 22 1 545 0 05 Total Population 571 074 100 2 948 217 100 The district has 95 06 Muslims and 4 89 Hindus The district of Narayanganj has 3080 mosques 269 temples 10 churches and 4 Buddhist temples Moreover there is an institute called Narayanganj Institute of Islam which conducts research activities on comparative religions Places of interest EditBSCIC Jamdani Village The ancient city of Sonargaon was the capital of Isa Khan a medieval ruler of Bengal Sonargaon is also famous for producing muslin a delicate and fine cloth made from cotton The Dhaka Narayanganj Demra DND embankment surrounds Narayanganj district and protects it from flooding Shaira Garden near Nazimuddin Bhuiyan Degree College at madanpur The Bangladesh Engineering and Ship Building Corporation at Sonakanda on the east bank of the Shitalakshya River established in 1925 Zinda Park 12th Rabiul Awal The Holy Eid E Milannobi salllalhu alaihi oa sallam Jashne Juluse Rally Which was first held in the country from Baitul Ijjot Jame Mosque Near Narayanganj Nagar Vhaban Led By by 40th Descendent of Beloved Prophet Sallallahu alaihi oa sallam 15th centuries Mujadded Imame Rabbani Gause Jaman Hazratul Allama Syed Abed Shah al madani rd Millions of people gathered here on this specific day to celebrate MLADNNOBI SM Birth Day of Beloved Prophet Sallallahu alaihi oa sallam Now it has become one of the biggest Jashne Julus Rally in the world leaded by Allama Syed Bahadur shah President Bangladesh Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat President Chairmen Islamic Front Bangladesh Pir Saheb Imame Rabbani Darbar sharif Hajiganj Chandpur Abedia Bahadurshahiya Mujaddediya Khanka Sharif amp Baitul Ijjat Jame Mosque Beside Narayanganj City Corporation It has established by 40 Descendent of Beloved Prophet Sallallahu alaihi oa sallam 15th centuries Mujadded Imame Rabbani Gause Jaman Hazratul Allama Syed Abed Shah al madani rd Now his 3rd Son Allama Syed Bahadur shah President Bangladesh Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat President Chairmen Islamic Front Bangladesh Pir Saheb Imame Rabbani Darbar sharif Hajiganj Chandpur is leading this Khanka Sharif Every Jumma prayer lots of devote comes to meet him and try to getting bless from him and ask Dua from Him Flora and fauna EditFlora Edit Almost the whole of Narayanganj district lies on the meander flood plain Most of this area is now flooded only by rain water Only minor areas near the Old Brahmaputra Meghna Shitalakshya and Dhaleswari rivers are affected by river water and receive fresh silt deposits A wide variety of soils occurs in this district Fauna Edit Mammals Edit Mammals that are commonly seen in the district are Indian pipistrelle Pipistrellus coromandra Birds Edit The most common birds of the district include doel salik crow and duck Fish Edit In the river canal beels and ponds there are various kinds of fish but because of water pollution it is very hard to see fish in the river See also Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Narayanganj District Districts of BangladeshNotes Edit Narayanganj Fatullah Baidyabazar Rupganj and Araihazar upazilas of Dhaka district Including Jainism Christianity Buddhism Zoroastrianism Judaism Ad Dharmis or not statedReferences Edit a b c Bhuiyan Mokammal H 2012 Narayanganj District In Islam Sirajul Miah Sajahan Khanam Mahfuza Ahmed Sabbir eds Banglapedia the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh Online ed Dhaka Bangladesh Banglapedia Trust Asiatic Society of Bangladesh ISBN 984 32 0576 6 OCLC 52727562 OL 30677644M Retrieved 16 May 2023 Mufakharul Islam 2012 Jute Industry In Islam Sirajul Miah Sajahan Khanam Mahfuza Ahmed Sabbir eds Banglapedia the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh Online ed Dhaka Bangladesh Banglapedia Trust Asiatic Society of Bangladesh ISBN 984 32 0576 6 OCLC 52727562 OL 30677644M Retrieved 16 May 2023 a b c d Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report Narayanganj PDF bbs gov bd Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics CENSUS OF INDIA 1941 VOLUME VI BENGAL PROVINCE PDF Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Narayanganj District amp 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