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Patuakhali

Patuakhali (Bengali: পটুয়াখালী Potuakhali) is a town and district headquarter of Patuakhali District located on the southern bank of Laukathi river in the division of Barisal in Bangladesh. It is the administrative headquarter of Patuakhali district and one of the oldest towns and municipalities in the country. Patuakhali municipality was established in 1892. The town covers an area of 27.03 km2 with a population of 65,000 according to 2011 census.[1][2]

Patuakhali
পটুয়াখালী
Patuakhali
Location in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 22°21′15″N 90°19′05″E / 22.3542°N 90.3181°E / 22.3542; 90.3181
CountryBangladesh
DivisionBarisal Division
DistrictPatuakhali District
Municipality Eshtablished1892
Area
 • Total27.03 km2 (10.44 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total65,000
 • Density2,400/km2 (6,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Area code8600
Websitewww.patpou.net

Title

There are different opinions about the origin of the name "Patuakhali". The general belief is that the name is derived from Bengali name "Patuar Khal" (Canal of Patua) which flows down the present Patuakhali municipality connecting the Bay of Bengal. It is said that at the beginning of the 17th century the Portuguese pirates used to make regular incursions to this area through this canal. The local people named it "Patuar Khal" which is now called "Patuakhali. Austric origin people are probably the first that settled in this region.

History

Historically, Patuakhali was part of Chandradwip kingdom in the fourteenth century. The present town was then full of jungle and along the river-side a small market used to meet once a week. During British rule in Bengal, the land of Patuakhali town was owned by a landlord family. A civil court with a Judge was set up in 1868 and Patuakhali was established a subdivision of then Barisal District in 1871 by the help of Brajamohan Dutta. On the northern bank of the river, in the village Laukathi, were the tahsil cutcheries of the principal landlords of the subdivision. With the influx of population from the districts of Dhaka, Faridpur and Barisal a good market, a middle English school and a charitable dispensary were gradually established and trading firms opened up business. The high school and the Begum Hospital were probably the most important public institution in the town that time. The high school was established in 1887 and a hostel attached to the school in 1904. The hospital was established in 1872, and was provided with a new building in 1904, the entire cost being borne by the late Nawab Sir Khwaja Ahsanullah Bahadur of Dacca. The hospital is called the Begum Hospital after the Nawab's wife. Rice, firewood, coarse cloth made by the local weavers and hogla mats were the chief items of trade. A hosiery factory was established in 1911–12.

Patuakhali was constituted a municipality on 1 April 1892. The Commissioners were at first nominated, but the elective system was introduced in 1900s. The Local Board was established in 1871. The area within the municipal limits was

Climate

Climate data for Patuakhali
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 25.8
(78.4)
28.2
(82.8)
31.9
(89.4)
33.1
(91.6)
34.6
(94.3)
31.4
(88.5)
30.3
(86.5)
30.5
(86.9)
31.2
(88.2)
31.2
(88.2)
29.0
(84.2)
26.3
(79.3)
30.3
(86.5)
Average low °C (°F) 13.1
(55.6)
16.0
(60.8)
20.6
(69.1)
24.1
(75.4)
25.5
(77.9)
25.7
(78.3)
25.6
(78.1)
25.6
(78.1)
25.6
(78.1)
24.1
(75.4)
19.2
(66.6)
14.4
(57.9)
21.6
(70.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 12
(0.5)
27
(1.1)
51
(2.0)
99
(3.9)
242
(9.5)
536
(21.1)
586
(23.1)
499
(19.6)
348
(13.7)
197
(7.8)
47
(1.9)
10
(0.4)
2,654
(104.5)
Source: Climate-data.org

Sports

Cricket and football are the two most popular sports in Patuakhali while local games like Kabaddi, Kho kho, Lathi Khela are also popular. There is a local stadium in the town known as Patuakhali District Stadium. It is used for hosting local sports and national events. Notable players from Patuakhali who have played for the national team include Sohag Gazi.[3]

Education

Patuakhali town is a home to many educational institutions. Patuakhali Government Jubilee High School is the oldest and a renowned school in Bangladesh. It was established in 1876 as Patuakhali Entrance School by the local honorable personalities and officials. In 1884 the then SDO, Mr. Foyz Uddin Hossen allotted a new place and made a one storied brick building with the help of the government and money from the local people. In 1887, the school was moved to new place and renamed as "Patuakhali Jubilee High English School" as a memorandum of the ceremony of Queen Victoria's ascension to the throne. Then again Patuakhali Collectorate School and College was formed with SDO building as the center. There is a science and technology university for higher education in Patukhali 15 km away from the town. There are notable colleges and schools in the town which includes: Patuakhali Medical College, Patuakhali Government College, Patuakhali Government Women's College, Latif Municipal Seminary, Patuakhali Town High School, Patuakhali Government Girls' High School, Sreerampur Secondary School, Wazedabad Mustafavia Fazil Madrasa etc. Besides these, there are two teacher training colleges, a Government Polytechnic institute and a vocational institute in the town. The educational activities are operated under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Barisal.

Religion

Religion in Barisal City in 2011[4]
Religion Percent
Islam
86.09%
Hinduism
13.83%
Buddhism
0.07%
Christianity
0.01%

The majority of Patuakhali's people are Muslims (86.09%), other religious groups include Hindus (13.83%), and very few numbers of other religions, mainly Christians (0.01%) and Buddhists (0.07%).

Transport and communications

The main transport systems used in the town are cycle rickshaws, auto rickshaws, buses, mini-buses, bikes and cars. Patuakhali can be reached by road and waterways. There is a bus station at Choumohoni a few kilometers away from the town and a launch terminal located at the other end which maintains communication with Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. There is no railway in this region.

Notable people

  • AKM Fazlul Haque (surgeon), The Pioneer Colorectal Surgeon in Indo-Bangla Subcontinent (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan)
  • Comrade Hiralal Dasgupta, Revolutionary, Freedom Fighter and Author
  • Satin Sen (1894-1955), Revolutionary
  • BD Habibullah (1908-1998), Author and speaker
  • Habibur Rahman, former member of parliament of Bangladesh
  • Khan Shaheb Akram (1893-1978), Lawyer, Politician
  • Kazi Aboul Kashem (1906-1984), MP, Lawyer, Politician, Life time President of Patuakhali Bar Association
  • Sohag Gazi, Cricketer of the Bangladesh national cricket team.
  • Shahjahan Mia MP, Member of parliament, Jatiya Sangsad (Patuakhali-1).

References

  1. ^ . Bangladesh National Information Desk. Archived from the original on 28 December 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
  2. ^ (PDF). Search Results Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. p. 155. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
  3. ^ "Sohag Gazi - Bangladesh National Cricket Team". Cricinfo. Retrieved 2015-12-20.
  4. ^ (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2015.

External links

  • Official website

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For the district see Patuakhali District Patuakhali Bengali পট য খ ল Potuakhali is a town and district headquarter of Patuakhali District located on the southern bank of Laukathi river in the division of Barisal in Bangladesh It is the administrative headquarter of Patuakhali district and one of the oldest towns and municipalities in the country Patuakhali municipality was established in 1892 The town covers an area of 27 03 km2 with a population of 65 000 according to 2011 census 1 2 Patuakhali পট য খ ল Town amp District headquarterPatuakhaliLocation in BangladeshCoordinates 22 21 15 N 90 19 05 E 22 3542 N 90 3181 E 22 3542 90 3181CountryBangladeshDivisionBarisal DivisionDistrictPatuakhali DistrictMunicipality Eshtablished1892Area Total27 03 km2 10 44 sq mi Population 2011 Total65 000 Density2 400 km2 6 200 sq mi Time zoneUTC 6 BST Area code8600Websitewww wbr patpou wbr net Contents 1 Title 2 History 3 Climate 4 Sports 5 Education 6 Religion 7 Transport and communications 8 Notable people 9 References 10 External linksTitle EditThere are different opinions about the origin of the name Patuakhali The general belief is that the name is derived from Bengali name Patuar Khal Canal of Patua which flows down the present Patuakhali municipality connecting the Bay of Bengal It is said that at the beginning of the 17th century the Portuguese pirates used to make regular incursions to this area through this canal The local people named it Patuar Khal which is now called Patuakhali Austric origin people are probably the first that settled in this region History EditHistorically Patuakhali was part of Chandradwip kingdom in the fourteenth century The present town was then full of jungle and along the river side a small market used to meet once a week During British rule in Bengal the land of Patuakhali town was owned by a landlord family A civil court with a Judge was set up in 1868 and Patuakhali was established a subdivision of then Barisal District in 1871 by the help of Brajamohan Dutta On the northern bank of the river in the village Laukathi were the tahsil cutcheries of the principal landlords of the subdivision With the influx of population from the districts of Dhaka Faridpur and Barisal a good market a middle English school and a charitable dispensary were gradually established and trading firms opened up business The high school and the Begum Hospital were probably the most important public institution in the town that time The high school was established in 1887 and a hostel attached to the school in 1904 The hospital was established in 1872 and was provided with a new building in 1904 the entire cost being borne by the late Nawab Sir Khwaja Ahsanullah Bahadur of Dacca The hospital is called the Begum Hospital after the Nawab s wife Rice firewood coarse cloth made by the local weavers and hogla mats were the chief items of trade A hosiery factory was established in 1911 12 Patuakhali was constituted a municipality on 1 April 1892 The Commissioners were at first nominated but the elective system was introduced in 1900s The Local Board was established in 1871 The area within the municipal limits wasClimate EditClimate data for PatuakhaliMonth Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YearAverage high C F 25 8 78 4 28 2 82 8 31 9 89 4 33 1 91 6 34 6 94 3 31 4 88 5 30 3 86 5 30 5 86 9 31 2 88 2 31 2 88 2 29 0 84 2 26 3 79 3 30 3 86 5 Average low C F 13 1 55 6 16 0 60 8 20 6 69 1 24 1 75 4 25 5 77 9 25 7 78 3 25 6 78 1 25 6 78 1 25 6 78 1 24 1 75 4 19 2 66 6 14 4 57 9 21 6 70 9 Average precipitation mm inches 12 0 5 27 1 1 51 2 0 99 3 9 242 9 5 536 21 1 586 23 1 499 19 6 348 13 7 197 7 8 47 1 9 10 0 4 2 654 104 5 Source Climate data orgSports EditCricket and football are the two most popular sports in Patuakhali while local games like Kabaddi Kho kho Lathi Khela are also popular There is a local stadium in the town known as Patuakhali District Stadium It is used for hosting local sports and national events Notable players from Patuakhali who have played for the national team include Sohag Gazi 3 Education EditPatuakhali town is a home to many educational institutions Patuakhali Government Jubilee High School is the oldest and a renowned school in Bangladesh It was established in 1876 as Patuakhali Entrance School by the local honorable personalities and officials In 1884 the then SDO Mr Foyz Uddin Hossen allotted a new place and made a one storied brick building with the help of the government and money from the local people In 1887 the school was moved to new place and renamed as Patuakhali Jubilee High English School as a memorandum of the ceremony of Queen Victoria s ascension to the throne Then again Patuakhali Collectorate School and College was formed with SDO building as the center There is a science and technology university for higher education in Patukhali 15 km away from the town There are notable colleges and schools in the town which includes Patuakhali Medical College Patuakhali Government College Patuakhali Government Women s College Latif Municipal Seminary Patuakhali Town High School Patuakhali Government Girls High School Sreerampur Secondary School Wazedabad Mustafavia Fazil Madrasa etc Besides these there are two teacher training colleges a Government Polytechnic institute and a vocational institute in the town The educational activities are operated under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Barisal Religion EditReligion in Barisal City in 2011 4 Religion PercentIslam 86 09 Hinduism 13 83 Buddhism 0 07 Christianity 0 01 The majority of Patuakhali s people are Muslims 86 09 other religious groups include Hindus 13 83 and very few numbers of other religions mainly Christians 0 01 and Buddhists 0 07 Transport and communications EditThe main transport systems used in the town are cycle rickshaws auto rickshaws buses mini buses bikes and cars Patuakhali can be reached by road and waterways There is a bus station at Choumohoni a few kilometers away from the town and a launch terminal located at the other end which maintains communication with Dhaka the capital city of Bangladesh There is no railway in this region Notable people EditAKM Fazlul Haque surgeon The Pioneer Colorectal Surgeon in Indo Bangla Subcontinent India Bangladesh Nepal and Pakistan Comrade Hiralal Dasgupta Revolutionary Freedom Fighter and Author Satin Sen 1894 1955 Revolutionary BD Habibullah 1908 1998 Author and speaker Habibur Rahman former member of parliament of Bangladesh Khan Shaheb Akram 1893 1978 Lawyer Politician Kazi Aboul Kashem 1906 1984 MP Lawyer Politician Life time President of Patuakhali Bar Association Sohag Gazi Cricketer of the Bangladesh national cricket team Shahjahan Mia MP Member of parliament Jatiya Sangsad Patuakhali 1 References Edit Patuakhali at a glance Bangladesh National Information Desk Archived from the original on 28 December 2016 Retrieved 18 December 2015 Patuakhali Community Report Population amp Household Census 2011 PDF Search Results Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics p 155 Archived from the original PDF on 13 November 2014 Retrieved 18 December 2015 Sohag Gazi Bangladesh National Cricket Team Cricinfo Retrieved 2015 12 20 Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics Region Census 2011 page 337 PDF Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics Archived from the original PDF on 13 November 2014 Retrieved 20 December 2015 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Patuakhali amp oldid 1144967024, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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