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This article is about the district headquarters of Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh. For the full area or district of B-baria/Brahmanbaria, see Brahmanbaria District.

Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh
District Capital
Skyline of Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh
Skyline of Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh
Country Bangladesh
DivisionChittagong Division
DistrictBrahmanbaria District
EstablishmentLate 1700 CE
Municipality1769
Administrative District1984
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • BodyBrahmanbaria Municipal Corporation
 • City MayorMayor Hellal Uddin
Area
[1]
 • Total199 km2 (76.9 sq mi)
Elevation
34 m (112 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total168,636
 • Density850/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (Bangladesh Time)
Postal code
3400[2]
National Calling Code+880
Local Calling Code+88-0851

Brahmanbaria[3] (Template:Lang-bn, [brammɔnbaɾie̯a])[4] is a historical city of Bangladesh in the Chittagong Division.[5] Brahmanbaria is one of the oldest municipalities in Bangladesh, and was established in 1769. Brahmanbaria was declared a district headquarters in 1984. It is the capital of Brahmanbaria District, the largest and most popular administrative district headquarters of Bangladesh. Its municipality area has a population of 168,636 according to the 2011 Census. It was part of greater Comilla City until 1984.

Geography

Brahmanbaria is located in the East-Central region of Bangladesh.

Administrative

Brahmanbaria was given city status in 1984. The city boundaries contain Sadar Municipality, 12 Wards, 78 Mahallas, and 36 villages.[6]

Demographics

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Brahmanbaria has a population of 168,636.[7]

History

See also: History of Bangladesh

Brahmanbaria has a long history stretching back to British colonial rule. A few leaders of the Muslim league were from Brahmanbaria. Soldiers from Brahmanbaria also contributed to the liberation war of Bangladesh. The grave of "Birsershtho Mostofa Kamal" is located in Akhaura which is a nearby city.

Economy

See also: Economy of Bangladesh

Brahmanbaria is a small city but important to the economy of Bangladesh as the city is a hub of both rail and highway activity.

  • Titas Gas
See also: Titas Gas

Brahmanbaria also provides gas for all of Bangladesh. The government of Bangladesh is also making plans to export gas to India. Titas Gas is one of major companies in the Bangladesh economy.

Climate

See also: Climate of Bangladesh

The climate of Brahmanbaria is very similar to other cities of Bangladesh. Floods are a major concern for people in Brahmanbaria, as the city has suffered from flooding for four times in a decade. Tornados and the monsoon Kaalboishakhi jhor hit almost every year.

Culture

Brahmanbaria has a rich culture dating back to early history. The celebration of Pohela Boishakh is popular in the city. Both Hindu and Muslim traditions influence the culture of Brahmanbaria.

The celebration of Ekushey February on International Mother Language Day is also popular. People give flowers to the monument of Shahid Minar in respect who died in Bengali language movement.

File:Medical College
Green Health Medical College

Education

See also: Education in Bangladesh
File:Brahmanbari-Engineering-Institue.jpeg
Brahmanbaria Polytechnic Engineering Institute


Education has been improving in Brahmanbaria. A few decades ago the literacy rate was only around 36%, now it's near 70%. Trade schools are attracting more and more young people.

List of colleges in Brahmanbaria/Brahmanbaria :

  • - Green Health Malek Jobeda Medical College
  • - Brahmanaria Homoeopathic Medical College
  • - Brahmanbaria Polytechnic Engineering Institute
  • - Kazi Muhammad Shafiqul Islam Mohabiddalaya
  • - Brahmanbaria Govt Girls College
  • - Brahmanbaria Govt College
  • - Brahmanbaria Pouro College
  • - Sarail Degree College
  • - Suhilpur Alhaj Harun Al Rashid College
  • - A Monem College
  • - Alhaj Begum Nurunnahar College
  • - Bangladesh Gas Fields School & College

Media

  • News Papers:
  • News Brahmanbaria
  • Brahmanbaria 24
  • Voice of Brahmanbaria
  • Titaser Sangbad
  • Weekly Titas
  • Titas Express
  • Internet:

The internet is connected through mobile companies.

  • Mobile Phones:

All major mobile phone networks are covered.

References

  1. ^ "Area, Population and Literacy Rate by Paurashava –2001" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 18 September 2009.
  2. ^ www.geopostcodes.com,. "ZIP Code database of Bangladesh". Geopostcodes.com. Retrieved 11 June 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
  3. ^ "Wikivoyage". Map Data © OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
  4. ^ "Government Official Name". Local government in Bangladesh.
  5. ^ "NGA GeoNames Database". National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 14 July 2008.
  6. ^ "National Web Portal of Bangladesh". Bangladesh National Web Portal.
  7. ^ "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 27 March 2005. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
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