| Kapasia কাপাসিয়া |
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Kapasia
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Dhaka Division |
| District | Gazipur District |
| Government | |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 356.98 km2 (137.8 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 303,710 |
| • Density | 851/km2 (2,204.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | Official Map of Kapasia |
Kapasia (Bengali: কাপাসিয়া) is an Upazila of Gazipur District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Kapasia is located at . It has 59221 units of house hold and total area 356.98 km². Kapasia is a very beautiful Thana of Gazipur District, often becoming a destination for shooting films, and countryside picnics. [1] Kapasia is a part of the old Bhawal Estate and falls within its boundary. The Bhawal National Park, one of the prominent national parks of Bangladesh within Dhaka Division, is only 20 km drive away from Kapasia.
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Kapasia has a population of 303,710. Males constitute are 50.83% of the population, and females 49.17%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 154,204. Kapasia has an average literacy rate of 100% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[2] The famous people of Kapasia are the first Prime Minister Banga Taj Tajuddin Ahmed, A.G Fakir shahabuddin, ex Food Minister Fakir Mannan, Late Momtaz Uddin Ahmed (B.Sc. Headmaster of KBHS), state Minister Tajim Ahmed Sohel Taj MP, Brig. General Hannan Shah ex Jute Minister, Banker Md. Saiful Islam, Dr golam Hossain, Mr.Maj.Gen Manjur Rashid, Rear Admiral Z. U. Ahmed, Brig. General Sharif Aziz, Dr. Sanaullah ex MP, Mr. Shahidullah ex Mp, Mr. Obaidullah ex MP, Prof. Mafizuddin Ahmed, Late Squadron Leader Md. Mohsin, Prof. Tahmina Afroz, Mr. Alauddin Al Azad, Mr. Sadique Ahsan, Dr. Fazlur Rahman, Khandaker Azizur Rahman (Pera), Dr. Awal Akand, Md Ajgor Hosen (chairman),Toiab ali Bhuiya(chairman),Yunus Ali(chairman), Mr. Mesbahuddin Advocate, Khalilur Rahman (Chairman).Mr.Mofazzal Hossain (prokrity), and Prof. M.A. Quader Advocate.
Kapasia has 11 Unions/Wards, 167 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 231 villages. Sohel Taj has been the M.P from Kapasia since last few consecutive terms and is also acting as the current M.P from Kapasia. However, Hannan Shah has been the other famous opposition. AL- Haj sharif Momtaz uddin ahamed(Founder of S.M.A COLLEGE,TOKE)
Kapasia is a part of Gazipur's Agricultural Area. Fishery is also popular along with farming. There has been an earlier project in Kapasia Upazila where the WorldFish Center with funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Danish International Development Agency (Danida), had researched on farming systems and had introduced adaptive integrated aquaculture practices. [3] Water purification is also under control and action in Kapasia. Without it, Kapasia High School at Gazipur District was selected and pure drinking water facilities were installed for the school children by Nestle Bangladesh Ltd. he project also includes water education programmes to teach students about the importance of clean water, the need for water conservation and the link between clean water, hygiene, health and wellness. Mr. Laurent Therond from Nestlé Bangladesh Ltd. spoke on the occasion and emphasized Nestlé's commitment to continuing such corporate social activities. [4]
