| Jhenidah | |
|---|---|
| — District — | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Khulna Division |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,949.62 km2 (752.8 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 1,579,490 |
| • Density | 810.2/km2 (2,098.3/sq mi) |
| Literacy rate | |
| • Total | 25.95% |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| • Summer (DST) | BDST (UTC+7) |
| Website | Banglapedia Article |
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.[1]
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.
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.
Jhenidah district has 1,579,490 people. [ 1,961 Area(km.²) ]
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 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 |
| 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 |
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.
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.
There are six upazilas under this district:
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 iist 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).
Short information:
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) 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. web site:
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 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 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 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
web site: www.lalonshahcollege.com
website: www.nnmohilacollege.com
Website: http://www.aroufcollege.com
website: http://www.shishukunjaschoolandcollege.info
website: http://www.rtcollege.net
website: http://www.mandiaidealcollege.com
website: http://www.haziarshadalicollege.com
To Know More about Jhenidah College visit http://www.jhenidah.net
UZIR ALI GOVT. PRIMARY SCHOOL. JHENIDAH SADAR
Uzir Ali Govt. primary School is the oldest primary school in Jhenidah. It was founded in 1903. Now it has 331 students and 10 teachers.
The HeadTeacher of this School is very active. For this educational condition is very good.Every year 100% students passed in Samapony Exam.The student of this School always participate in evry programme in Jhenidah.The School has a website. You can visit this web site any time. The web site is....
sites.google.com/site/uziraligovtprimaryschool.
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 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.
Kaligonj Upazilla:
Maheshpur Upazila
1. DattaNagar Krishi Khamar (BADC)
2. Bhalayshah Mazar
3. Shundorpur Jomidar bari
4. Kapotakkho nod
Shailkupa Upazilla:
Bhatai High School Bangabandhu Memoriul Collage Dudshar Govt Primary School
Mozammel Haque http://www.mozammel.info Jhenaidah Information http://www.jessore.info