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'''Rajnagar''' ({{lang-bn|রাজনগর}}) is an [[upazila]] of the [[Moulvibazar District]]<ref name="Banglapedia">{{cite Banglapedia|author=Shah Md. Muizur Rahman|article=Rajnagar Upazila}}</ref> in the Division of [[Sylhet Division|Sylhet]], [[Bangladesh]]. The district has roughly 43,070 houses and an area of approximately 340&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. There are three well-known rivers which flow across the Upazila border side of Rajnagar: the Kushiara in the North, the Manu across the southern three unions (Kamarchak, Tengrabazar, and Mansurnager), and the Dholai across Kamarchak and the southern border.
'''Rajnagar''' ({{langx|bn|রাজনগর}}) is an [[upazila]] of the [[Moulvibazar District]]<ref name="Banglapedia">{{cite Banglapedia|author=Shah Md. Muizur Rahman|article=Rajnagar Upazila}}</ref> in [[Sylhet Division]], [[Bangladesh]]. The district has roughly 43,070 houses and an area of approximately 340&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. There are three well-known rivers which flow across the Upazila border side of Rajnagar: the Kushiara in the North, the Manu across the southern three unions (Kamarchak, Tengrabazar, and Mansurnager), and the Dholai across Kamarchak and the southern border.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
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==History==
==History==
It is suggested that the area was inhabited by [[Buddhist]]s and [[Hindu]]s as evidence from inscriptions suggests there was an ancient university in Panchgaon, Rajnagar.<ref name="zila">{{cite news |url=http://www.moulvibazar.com/zila/z_moul_intro.html|title=Zila|website=Moulvibazar.com|date=January 2016|access-date=4 September 2018}}</ref> The terrain was headquarters of the ancient Ita Kingdom founded by Raja Bhanu Narayan and its capital was in the villages of Bhumiura and Eolatoli.. Copper plates have been found from 930 AD in Paschimbagh, Tengubazar Mandir, Rajnagar. The district was also part of the ancient [[Kamarupa]] kingdom. In the mid-14th century, [[Shah Ruknuddin]] settled and propagated Islam in Kadamhata, Ita Pargana. Ruknuddin's [[mazar (mausoleum)|mazar]] remains in Kadamhata Bazar.
It is suggested that the area was inhabited by [[Buddhist]]s and [[Hindu]]s as evidence from inscriptions suggests there was an ancient university in Panchgaon, Rajnagar.<ref name="zila">{{cite news |url=http://www.moulvibazar.com/zila/z_moul_intro.html|title=Zila|website=Moulvibazar.com|date=January 2016|access-date=4 September 2018}}</ref> The terrain was headquarters of the ancient Ita Kingdom founded by Raja Bhanu Narayan and its capital was in the villages of Bhumiura and Eolatoli.. Copper plates have been found from 930 AD in Paschimbagh, Tengubazar Mandir, Rajnagar. The district was also part of the ancient [[Kamarupa]] kingdom. In the mid-14th century, [[Shah Ruknuddin]] settled and propagated Islam in Kadamhata, Ita Pargana. Ruknuddin's [[mazar (mausoleum)|mazar]] remains in Kadamhata Bazar.{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}}


Rajnagar contains many tea gardens and historical places. During the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]], the Panchgaon Factory in Rajnagar Upazila produced cannons under the command of [[M. A. G. Osmani]]. A famous historical cannon, nicknamed Jahankosa, built by Janardan Karmakar remains in display in [[Dhaka]].<ref name="zila"/> The first Upazila Chairman Freedom Fighter Rana Choudhury is the founder of Rajnagar Degree College (Principal Abdul Ahad Choudhury founded the college in 1982); Major General Abdu Rab is the co-founder of that college. The present Upazila Chairman is Freedom Fighter Md. Askir Khan of the Ruling Party Awamileague. For the last two terms Md. Misbahuduzza (Velai) of Awamileague has been the Upazila Chairman of Rajnagar.
Rajnagar contains many tea gardens and historical places. During the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]], the Panchgaon Factory in Rajnagar Upazila produced cannons under the command of [[M. A. G. Osmani]]. A famous historical cannon, nicknamed Jahankosa, built by Janardan Karmakar remains in display in [[Dhaka]].<ref name="zila"/> The first Upazila Chairman Freedom Fighter Rana Choudhury is the founder of Rajnagar Degree College (Principal Abdul Ahad Choudhury founded the college in 1982); Major General Abdu Rab is the co-founder of that college. The present Upazila Chairman is Freedom Fighter Md. Askir Khan of the Ruling Party Awamileague. For the last two terms Md. Misbahuduzza (Velai) of Awamileague has been the Upazila Chairman of Rajnagar. Munshibazar is one of the most important commercial unions in this Upazila due to the large number of goods and services. The tea gardens produce plenty of different types of tea and fruit as well. It has big Hawrs and hills that makes it unique one in the upazilla.
Munshibazar is one of the most important commercial unions in this Upazila due to the large number of goods and services. The tea gardens produce plenty of different types of tea and fruit as well. It has big Hawrs and hills that makes it unique one in the upazilla.
A list of important figures in Munshibazar are given below.
A list of important figures in Munshibazar are given below.
# Eng. Syed Golam Sarwar, Ex-Superintendent Engineer, DPHE, BANGLADESH
# Eng. Syed Golam Sarwar, Ex-Superintendent Engineer, DPHE, BANGLADESH
# Mr. Mohtossir Ali, Educationalist
# Mr. Mohtossir Ali, Educationalist
# Mr.Engineer Farashat Ali, Chairman, NRB Commercial Bank Limited, Bangladesh
# Mr. Engineer Farashat Ali, Chairman, [[NRB Commercial Bank Limited]], Bangladesh
# Dr. Syed Sharmin Sarwar, M. A. G. Osmani Medical college, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
# Dr. Syed Sharmin Sarwar, [[M. A. G. Osmani Medical College]], Sylhet, Bangladesh.
# Mr. Syed Golam Shahajarul Alam, Joint Director, Bangladesh Bank.
# Mr. Syed Golam Shahajarul Alam, Director, Bangladesh Bank.
# Mr. Khan Jamal Nurul Islam. writer & Journalist (Editor-of Shahajalal Darpan, fortnight Bengali).
# Mr. Khan Jamal Nurul Islam. writer & Journalist (Editor-of Shahajalal Darpan, fortnight Bengali).
# Mr. K M Abu Taher Choudhury . Prominent Journalist (President of Bangladesh Journalist Association of UK.)
# Mr. K M Abu Taher Choudhury . Prominent Journalist (President of Bangladesh Journalist Association of UK.)

KAMARCHAK UNION : The Kamarchak Union is the most famous of the eight unions, as many well-known people were born and still live in the region. Most of the people are peaceful, progressive and creative. The union consists of 44 villages and does substantial business through foreign exchange earned by man-power exported in different countries in the World. In 1971, during the freedom fighting, Kamarchak was one of the most advantageous place and safe haven for freedom fighters. Fighters under Kazi Jafor Ahmed, ex-Prime Minister of the Jatiya Party government, organized and fought from this union. Kamarchak is almost surrounded by two rivers - the Manu to the north and the Dholai across (which is crisscrossed by the Udna and the Palki, two smaller rivers). Very often, this union becomes affected by floods but produces plenty of paddy, sugarcane, and vegetables. River erosion, flooding, a poor communications infrastructure, and a low literacy rate are the four main problems. The "Vishnu Pod" Dham (named after the Foot Sign of God Vishnu), one of the sacred places of the Hindus, is situated half a kilometer away, to the east of Tarapasha Bazar. Tarapasha High School, (now a high school and college) founded in 1932 on the donated estate of the Nag family, is one of the oldest educational institutions in Rajnagar. The founding headmaster of this school was late Md. Rezawar Khan, a very respected educator. There is a Branch of Bangladesh Sonali Bank since three decades.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==


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According to the [[2011 Bangladesh census]], Rajnagar Upazila had 43,070 households and a population of 232,666. 60,790 (26.13%) were under 10 years of age. Rajnagar had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 48.62%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1056 females per 1000 males. 14,134 (6.07%) lived in urban areas.<ref name="census2011">{{cite web |title=Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Maulvibazar |url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCenZilz2011/Zila_Maulivibazar.pdf |website=bbs.gov.bd |publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref> Ethnic population was 1,788 (0.77%).<ref name="community">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=Community Tables: Maulvibazar district |url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCen2011/COMMUNITY_Maulvibazar.pdf |website=bbs.gov.bd |publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref>
According to the [[2011 Bangladesh census|2011 Census of Bangladesh]], Rajnagar Upazila had 43,070 households and a population of 232,666. 60,790 (26.13%) were under 10 years of age. Rajnagar had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 48.62%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1056 females per 1000 males. 14,134 (6.07%) lived in urban areas.<ref name="census2011">{{cite web |title=Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Maulvibazar |url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCenZilz2011/Zila_Maulivibazar.pdf |website= |publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref> Ethnic population was 1,788 (0.77%).<ref name="community">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=Community Tables: Maulvibazar district |url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCen2011/COMMUNITY_Maulvibazar.pdf |website= |publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref>


As of the [[1991 Bangladesh census]], Rajnagar has a population of 174280. Males constitute are 50.66% of the population, and females 49.34%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 87249. Rajnagar has an average literacy rate of 27.2% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.<ref name="census">{{cite web | accessdate = November 10, 2006 | url = http://www.bangladeshgov.org/mop/ndb/arpc91_v1/tables04.htm | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20050327072826/http://www.bangladeshgov.org/mop/ndb/arpc91_v1/tables04.htm | archivedate = 2005-03-27 | title = Population Census Wing, BBS.}}</ref>
As of the [[1991 Bangladesh census]], Rajnagar has a population of 174280. Males constitute are 50.66% of the population, and females 49.34%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 87249. Rajnagar has an average literacy rate of 27.2% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.<ref name="census">{{cite web | accessdate = November 10, 2006 | url = http://www.bangladeshgov.org/mop/ndb/arpc91_v1/tables04.htm | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20050327072826/http://www.bangladeshgov.org/mop/ndb/arpc91_v1/tables04.htm | archivedate = 2005-03-27 | title = Population Census Wing, BBS.}}</ref>


==Administration==
==Administration==
Rajnagar Upazila is divided into eight [[union parishad]]s: Fatehpur, Kamarchak, [[Mansurnagar Union|Mansurnagar]], Munshi Bazar, Panchgaon, Rajnagar, Tengra, and Uttarbhag. The union parishads are subdivided into 143 mauzas and 267 villages.<ref name=district-stats>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/District%20Statistics/Moulvibazar.pdf |url-status=dead |title=District Statistics 2011: Moulvibazar |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |website=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723141818/http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/District%20Statistics/Moulvibazar.pdf |archive-date=23 July 2014 |access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref>
Rajnagar Upazila is divided into eight [[union parishad]]s: Fatehpur, Kamarchak, [[Mansurnagar Union|Mansurnagar]], Munshi Bazar, Panchgaon, Rajnagar, Tengra, and Uttarbhag. The union parishads are subdivided into 143 mauzas and 267 villages.<ref name=district-stats>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/District%20Statistics/Moulvibazar.pdf |url-status=dead |title=District Statistics 2011: Moulvibazar |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |website=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723141818/http://www.bbs.gov.bd/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/District%20Statistics/Moulvibazar.pdf |archive-date=23 July 2014 |access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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* [[Districts of Bangladesh]]
* [[Districts of Bangladesh]]
* [[Divisions of Bangladesh]]
* [[Divisions of Bangladesh]]
* [[Thanas of Bangladesh]]
* [[Union councils of Bangladesh]]
* [[Administrative geography of Bangladesh]]
* [[Villages of Bangladesh]]
* [[Executive magistrate (Bangladesh)]]
* [[Demographics of Bangladesh]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 04:08, 7 November 2024

Rajnagar
রাজনগর
Upazila
Tarapasha High School and College
Tarapasha High School and College
Nickname: 
City of the King
Location of Rajnagar
Country Bangladesh
DivisionSylhet
DistrictMoulvibazar
Government
 • MP (Moulvibazar-3)Mohammad Zillur Rahman (Bangladesh Awami League)
 • Upazila ChairmanShahjahan Khan (Awami League)
Area
 • Total
338.15 km2 (130.56 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total
250,806
 • Density740/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Rajnagari, Rajnogori, Raznogori
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
3240[2]
Area code0861[3]
Websiterajnagar.moulvibazar.gov.bd

Rajnagar (Bengali: রাজনগর) is an upazila of the Moulvibazar District[4] in Sylhet Division, Bangladesh. The district has roughly 43,070 houses and an area of approximately 340 km2. There are three well-known rivers which flow across the Upazila border side of Rajnagar: the Kushiara in the North, the Manu across the southern three unions (Kamarchak, Tengrabazar, and Mansurnager), and the Dholai across Kamarchak and the southern border.

Etymology

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The name of the city, Rajnagar is derived from two words, Raj and nagar, meaning "City of the King". It possibly refers to the kings of the ancient Ita kingdom wherein Rajnagar was the capital.

History

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It is suggested that the area was inhabited by Buddhists and Hindus as evidence from inscriptions suggests there was an ancient university in Panchgaon, Rajnagar.[5] The terrain was headquarters of the ancient Ita Kingdom founded by Raja Bhanu Narayan and its capital was in the villages of Bhumiura and Eolatoli.. Copper plates have been found from 930 AD in Paschimbagh, Tengubazar Mandir, Rajnagar. The district was also part of the ancient Kamarupa kingdom. In the mid-14th century, Shah Ruknuddin settled and propagated Islam in Kadamhata, Ita Pargana. Ruknuddin's mazar remains in Kadamhata Bazar.[citation needed]

Rajnagar contains many tea gardens and historical places. During the Bangladesh Liberation War, the Panchgaon Factory in Rajnagar Upazila produced cannons under the command of M. A. G. Osmani. A famous historical cannon, nicknamed Jahankosa, built by Janardan Karmakar remains in display in Dhaka.[5] The first Upazila Chairman Freedom Fighter Rana Choudhury is the founder of Rajnagar Degree College (Principal Abdul Ahad Choudhury founded the college in 1982); Major General Abdu Rab is the co-founder of that college. The present Upazila Chairman is Freedom Fighter Md. Askir Khan of the Ruling Party Awamileague. For the last two terms Md. Misbahuduzza (Velai) of Awamileague has been the Upazila Chairman of Rajnagar. Munshibazar is one of the most important commercial unions in this Upazila due to the large number of goods and services. The tea gardens produce plenty of different types of tea and fruit as well. It has big Hawrs and hills that makes it unique one in the upazilla. A list of important figures in Munshibazar are given below.

  1. Eng. Syed Golam Sarwar, Ex-Superintendent Engineer, DPHE, BANGLADESH
  2. Mr. Mohtossir Ali, Educationalist
  3. Mr. Engineer Farashat Ali, Chairman, NRB Commercial Bank Limited, Bangladesh
  4. Dr. Syed Sharmin Sarwar, M. A. G. Osmani Medical College, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
  5. Mr. Syed Golam Shahajarul Alam, Director, Bangladesh Bank.
  6. Mr. Khan Jamal Nurul Islam. writer & Journalist (Editor-of Shahajalal Darpan, fortnight Bengali).
  7. Mr. K M Abu Taher Choudhury . Prominent Journalist (President of Bangladesh Journalist Association of UK.)

Demographics

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Religions in Rajnagar Upazila (2022)[6]
Religion Percent
Islam
 
 77.98%
Hinduism
 
 21.95%
Other or not stated
 
 0.07%

According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Rajnagar Upazila had 43,070 households and a population of 232,666. 60,790 (26.13%) were under 10 years of age. Rajnagar had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 48.62%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1056 females per 1000 males. 14,134 (6.07%) lived in urban areas.[7] Ethnic population was 1,788 (0.77%).[8]

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Rajnagar has a population of 174280. Males constitute are 50.66% of the population, and females 49.34%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 87249. Rajnagar has an average literacy rate of 27.2% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[9]

Administration

[edit]

Rajnagar Upazila is divided into eight union parishads: Fatehpur, Kamarchak, Mansurnagar, Munshi Bazar, Panchgaon, Rajnagar, Tengra, and Uttarbhag. The union parishads are subdivided into 143 mauzas and 267 villages.[10]

Notable people

[edit]

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ National Report (PDF). Population and Housing Census 2022. Vol. 1. Dhaka, Bangladesh: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. 404. ISBN 978-9844752016.
  2. ^ "Bangladesh Postal Code". Dhaka: Bangladesh Postal Department under the Department of Posts and Telecommunications of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 20 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Bangladesh Area Code". China: Chahaoba.com. 18 October 2024.
  4. ^ Shah Md. Muizur Rahman (2012). "Rajnagar Upazila". In Sirajul Islam; 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 27 December 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Zila". Moulvibazar.com. January 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  6. ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Moulvibazar (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-284-9.
  7. ^ "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Maulvibazar" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
  8. ^ "Community Tables: Maulvibazar district" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.
  9. ^ "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
  10. ^ "District Statistics 2011: Moulvibazar" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
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