Chittagong-চট্টগ্রাম

1666 – ১৬৬৬

11

106

336

33908.55

Rajshahi-রাজশাহী

1772 – ১৭৭২

8

68

558

18153.08

Mymensingh-ময়মনসিংহ

1787 – ১৭৮৭

4

35

350

1058.06

Rangpur-রংপুর

1877 – ১৮৭৭

8

58

536

18153.08

Chittagong-চট্টগ্রাম

1666 – ১৬৬৬

Anwara, Banshkhali, Boalkhali, Chandanaish, Fatikchhari, Hathazari, Lohagara, Mirsharai, Patiya, Rangunia, Raozan, Sandwip, Satkania, Sitakunda, Bandar, Chandgaon, Double Mooring, Kotwali, Pahartali, Panchlaish

Chittagong is the 12 saints holy land. It is enriched in natural beauty. Many people have idea that Chittagong is called Chattican that is in the royal documents of China. In the end of the 7th century the china tourist Eatching came to Chittagong for perusing knowledge about Buddhist. And then Chittagong name is come from that.

Rajshahi – রাজশাহী

1772 – ১৭৭২

Bagha Bagmara Charghat Durgapur Godagari Mohanpur Paba Puthia Tanore

Still nobody discover the origin history of the name Rajshahi . But there is a say in this matter that once upon a time there was a Bramhon land lord who used to collect tax at the reign of Murshid Koli khan in the place Rajshahi Chakla. His name was Udoy Narayon. And Murshid Koli khan declared him as a King. Possibly Rajshahi name has been established from the partly last words of two name (Rajas RAJ & Badshahis SHAHI) as Rajshahi.

Jessore – যশোর

1781 – ১৭৮১

Abhaynagar, Bagherpara, Chaugachha, Jhikargachha, Keshabpur, Jessore Sadar, Manirampur, Sharsha

Jessore is one of the ancient locality in our country. From the historical information, about 25000 years ago Jessore was built by the alluvium of the river Ganga. . There are various types of people used to say about the name Jessore. From the book of Cunningham we found Jossor means bridge. By the rotation of time from Jossor turned into Jessore.

Mymensingh – ময়মনসিংহ

1787 – ১৭৮৭

Bhaluka, Dhobaura, Fulbaria, Gaffargaon, Gauripur, Haluaghat, Ishwarganj, Mymensingh Sadar, Muktagachha, Nandail, Phulpur, Trishal, Tara Khanda

Mymensingh Is a very fertiled district. This district is surrounded by the river of Padma, Bramhaputra and Meghna. The previous name of the district was Nasirabad and Momenshahi.

Barisal – বরিশাল

1797 – ১৭৯৭

Agailjhara, Babuganj, Bakerganj, Banaripara, Gaurnadi, Hizla, Barisal Sadar, Mehendiganj, Muladi, Wazirpur

Barisal is a district of crops . The previous name of this district was Chandra Deep. There is no specific information at when the people had been started to live in Chandra Deep. There are various types of saying about the name Barisal. This district was famous for fish and salt. In 1757 when The British took the charge, they controlled the salt business here. There was a large salt factory was known as Borisalt to British people. By the rotation of time Borisalt turned into Barisal.

Bogra – বগুড়া

1821 – ১৮২১

Adamdighi Bogra Sadar Dhunat Dhupchanchia Gabtali Kahaloo Nandigram Sariakandi Shajahanpur Sherpur Shibganj Sonatola

The history of Bogra is very rich. In 4th century this bogura was under the Mourjo rulling. And its evidence has got. 11 km northern side from town Mohasthon Ghar, there discovered 7 epics. Gupto civilization came to this place after Mourjo civilizations. And just after came Shoshonanko civilizations then Horsho bordon, Joshu bordon, Pal, Modon, and Sen raj caste. Poundrobordon civilizations introduced during Gupto reign. As per historical Mohasthon Ghar is Pundro city and this city is oldest city. So from that history Bogra is very old city.

Rangamati – রাঙ্গামাটি

1860 – ১৮৬০

Bagaichhari, Barkal, Kawkhali, (Betbunia), Belaichhari, Kaptai, Juraichhari, Langadu, Naniyachar, Rajasthali, Rangamati Sadar

Rangamati is the land of hills and green forests. There are not so many people in this district. For the reason of the river Karnafuli, here locality was created by the period of time.

Rangpur – রংপুর

1877 – ১৮৭৭

Badarganj, Gangachhara, Kaunia, Rangpur Sadar, Mithapukur, Pirgachha, Pirganj, Taraganj

Rangpur is an ancient place. Tista Duhit river is flowed beside Rangpur. The history on keeping name for Rangpur is not got yet. But there is a say that Rangpur name has been established from RANGOPUR by gradually.

Khulna – খুলনা

1882 – ১৮৮২

Batiaghata, Dacope, Dumuria, Dighalia, Koyra, Paikgachha, Phultala, Rupsha, Terokhada, Daulatpur, Khalishpur, Khan Jahan Ali, Kotwali, Sonadanga, Harintana

Khulna is situated on the south west corner of Bangladesh. There are different sayings about the origin of the name of khulna. But the most popular say is that there was a village named Kismat Khulna in the eastern side of the city and opposite to the river. By deducting Kismat the name khulna was established. However some says that the name khulna origins from the word Khulenshori Kali Mondir.

Panchagarh – পঞ্চগড়

1980 – ১৯৮০

Atwari Boda Debiganj Panchagarh Sadar Tetulia

Panchoghgar is situated at the north side of Himalaya. Panchoghar is familiar as the Queen of Himalaya Specially Its enriched in Social & Cultural history.

Bandarban – বান্দরবান

1981 – ১৯৮১

Ali Kadam, Bandarban Sadar, Lama, Naikhongchhari, Rowangchhari, Ruma, Thanchi

Bandarban district is situated beside the Sangu river. The district has execellent natural beauty and various kinds of hills . After Boman king Sathan Pru came here, people came to live here. Many people thought that there was a water fall in the opposite side of the district. The monkeys went there for drinking water. When they crossed the river it seemed to a Dam Of Monkey. And thats why the name of the district is Bandarban.

Habiganj – হবিগঞ্জ

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Ajmiriganj, Bahubal, Baniyachong, Chunarughat, Habiganj Sadar, Lakhai, Madhabpur, Nabiganj

Hobigonj is called 12 saints land. Its enriched in natural assets. There are many coal mines in this district. And its one of the most remarkable tea produced district. Also its enriched in cultural activities.

Barguna – বরগুনা

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Amtali Bamna Barguna Sadar Betagi Patharghata Taltoli

Barguna or Borguna is very close to Bay of Bengal. Actually there did not get any specific information about the historical name of Borguna . But there is a different opinion that here wooden Traders were used to await until full moon (boro gon in bangla) for getting favorable time & tide and from that the name Borguna was originated. Besides there is a say that people used Bore gun( ROPE) against the tide thats why this place used to call BORGUNA. . Someone thought that Borguna was the name of a Mog or Bawali, so the name of this area is Borguna.

Pirojpur – পিরোজপুর

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Bhandaria, Kawkhali, Mathbaria, Nazirpur, Pirojpur Sadar, Nesarabad (Swarupkati), Zianagor

Pirojpur is the name of a little district in the southern part of the country. Pirojpur is an island built by the silt of Bay Of Bengal. There is a different say that there was a man Named Firoz Shah who ruled in this area. By his name this palce was Firozpur. By the rotation of time Firozpur hasn been turned into Pirozpur.

Jhenaidah – ঝিনাইদহ

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Harinakunda, Jhenaidah Sadar, Kaliganj, Kotchandpur, Maheshpur, Shailkupa

Different say that once in ancient on northern & western side of river some oyster puller labor used to make shelter. And that time oysters trader used to come here to purchase oyster for pearl. Gradually from oyster pulling this place has turned to well known place. The history for Name of Jinaidoh is doh is France word that means GRAM and JINUK is local word JINAI. And thus JINUK GRAM became JINAIDOH.

Magura – মাগুরা

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Magura Sadar, Mohammadpur, Shalikha, Sreepur

Magura is the name of an ancient and prosperous district. The history of this district is very old. The people of this district played as an important role in the Freedom Fight.

Kurigram – কুড়িগ্রাম

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Bhurungamari Char Rajibpur Chilmari Phulbari Kurigram Sadar Nageshwari Rajarhat Raomari Ulipur

Kurigram is the district of north Bengal There has different comments on nominations for the name of Kurrigram. With 20 ( Kurri) fisheries families like Moharaz Biswa singh for developing higher hindu classes its established as a Kurigram fisheries village and thus after establishing its has named as KURRIGRAM. Its history & information is not totally true but superficial & partly true.

Gaibandha – গাইবান্ধা

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Phulchhari, Gaibandha Sadar, Gobindaganj, Palashbari, Sadullapur, Sughatta, Sundarganj

Gaibandha is famous for green crops field. Gaibandha name has been established from the historical famous king Birats Savana. Gaibandhas oldest name was Bhobanigonj. But there is no historical base in Gaibandha.

Satkhira – সাতক্ষিরা

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Assasuni, Debhata, Kalaroa, Kaliganj, Satkhira Sada, Shyamnagar, Tala

Satkhira is situated on the south-west side of the Bangladesh. There is a say that, the son of Binchuram named Pananth brought Sat ghor kulin Brammon in his area and settled with all facilities. From That Sat ghor we got Sat Ghoria and after rotation of time it changed into Satkhira.

Chuadanga – চুয়াডাঙ্গা

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Alamdanga, Chuadanga Sadar, Damurhuda, Jibannagar

Where natural beauty, birds chirping and the wave of Mathavanga river blended all together- is Chuadanga. There is a different say about the name of Chuadanga. The name Chuadanga has come from a person name as Chungu Mallik.

Sirajganj – সিরাজগঞ্জ

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Belkuchi Chauhali Kamarkhanda Kazipur Raiganj Shahjadpur Sirajganj Sadar Tarash Ullahpara

In the reign of Nawab the Landlord Siraj Chowdhury founded the town of Sirajgong. And accordingly by his name Sirajgong has been established on bank of Jamuna.

Natore – নাটোর

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Bagatipara Baraigram Gurudaspur Lalpur Natore Sadar Singra Naldanga

The traditional history of Natore is very old. Natore is very famous for the queen poem of Banolata Sen.

Nawabganj – নওয়াবগঞ্জ

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Bholahat Gomastapur Nachole Nawabganj Sadar Shibganj

Once Nawabgonj was a thana under the district Maldoh. After division of India in 1947 Maldoh became under Rajshahi. Afterwards Chapainawabgonj is established as a district. About making name of Chapainawabgonj there had been different saying that is – during ruling of Nawab Alibordi Khan this palace was amusement for Nawabs family. Nawab & his stuffs are used to come here for hunting. And Nawab used to come regular to this Place thats why this place is called for Nawabgonj. There was Moheshpur village far away 10 t0 12 km from nawabgonj and there lived a beauty queen dancer CHAMPABOTI. Chapia name is come from Chmapaboti. And she became favorite to Nawabs for dancing. And thus Chapainawabgonj name has become according to her names. Many people cherish this idea.

Feni – ফেনী

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Chhagalnaiya, Daganbhuiyan, Feni Sadar, Parshuram, Sonagazi, Fulgazi

Feni is the memorial place for the poet Nobin Chondro Sen as Famous for POLASHI WAR. There is different say that during the war of Kuru Pandob, there was a Bhirat king in poundrobordon or north Bengal and he had a king who was Fani King.North bengals BHIRAT kings Ponds , BHirat Kings Park, Yard all those assets are assumed as a memorial of King Bhirat. And Fani Kings capital was in near by feni in the burned soil hill tracks thats familiar as Shill city. So assumed that Feni name is come from Fani ( Fani King).

Sunamganj – সুনামগঞ্জ

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Bishwamvarpur, Chhatak, Derai, Dharamapasha, Dowarabazar, Jagannathpur, Jamalganj, Sullah, Sunamganj Sadar, Tahirpur, South Sunamganj

Sunamganj is the land of haor-baor, boro dhan, aaul-baul. There are various types of say about the name Sunamganj. Some says there was a Muslim soldier came here at 13th century named Sunamdi. By the rotation of time by his name, the name of this area was established Sunamganj. Some say there was a fisherman named Shunamdi who lived in the river Surma and later a business community was built up by him. So, for his honor, the name of the area is Sunamganj.

Moulvibazar -মৌলভীবাজার

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Barlekha, Kamalganj, Kulaura, Moulvibazar Sadar, Rajnagar, Sreemangal, Juri

Moulovibazer is situated on the northern and eastern side of the country. Its enriched in natural beauty. The historical war of (1612 A.D) between Khaja Osman Lohani and Mughol Chief Soldiers Islam Khan and 1857 A.D . All Indians soldiers revolution of Latur War is historically famous.

Shariatpur – শরীয়তপুর

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Bhedarganj, Damudya, Gosairhat, Naria, Shariatpur Sadar, Zajira, Shakhipur

Shariatpur word comes from the name of great leader of Foraezi Andolon Hazi Shariat Ullah.

Rajbari – রাজবাড়ী

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Baliakandi, Goalandaghat, Pangsha, Rajbari Sadar, Kalukhali

Rajbari is a very historical place . It was previously a thana under the greater district to Faridpur.

Kishoreganj – কিশোরগঞ্জ

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Astagram, Bajitpur, Bhairab, Hossainpur, Itna, Karimganj, Katiadi, Kishoreganj Sadar, Kuliarchar, Mithamain, Nikli, Pakundia, Tarail

Kishoreganj is situated at the east side of the river Bramhaputra. The source of the name Kishorganj proposed by literal people is that recently destroyed family bottris pramaniks member Krisno Das Pramaniks 6th son Nando Kishors Kishor and his established ganjs Ganj brought the combined result of Kishorganj.

Sherpur – শেরপুর

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Jhenaigati Nakla Nalitabari Sherpur Sadar Sreebardi

Sherpur is bounded by the rivers of Bramhaputra, Vogai, Chellakhali, Malighimrigi and Somessori.The history of the district Sherpur is very old.Sher Ali Gazi was the last jamidar of Gazi family. The name of the district Sherpur comes from the name of Sher Ali Gazi.

Munshiganj – মুন্সীগঞ্জ

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Gazaria, Lohajang, Munshiganj Sadar, Sirajdikhan, Sreenagar, Tongibari

Munsiganj district is surrounded by the rivers. Padma and Meghna river flowing over the south side of this district and Dholessory flowing over the north side. The previous name of this district was Idrakpur. By the rotation of time Idrakpur turned into Munsiganj.

Narayanganj -নারায়ণগঞ্জ

1984 – ১৯৮৪

Araihazar, Bandar, Narayanganj Sadar, Rupganj, Sonargaon

Narayangong is situated on western side of Dhaka. Its an industrialist area.