Bangladesh: Rajshahi Division
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About Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh
Rajshahi division is
historically known Rampur Boalia. Present Rajshahi lies in the ancient region
of Pundravardhana and according to epigraphic records at the mausoleum of Sufi
saint Hazrat Shah Makhdum this city foundation dates to 1634. In medieval age, this area came to
be known as Rampur Boalia and this area was the capital of Vijay Sen, the king
who led military operations in Srilanka. That time Rajshahi district was a part
of the Pundra region of ancient Bengal.
It has a nickname called Silk City. Rajshahi division is a major urban and
industrial centre of north Bengal of Bangladesh. It has a population of over 10,000000
people and it is located on the north bank of the Padma River, near the Bangladesh-India
border area. Rajshahi is a prominent commercial hub of Bangladesh and is famous
for its venerable silk industry. During the 18th century Dutch East
India Company selected this area as a trading post and Rajshahi municipality
was constituted during the British Raj in 1876.
Economy of Rajshahi
Rajshahi division is apart
area of agricultural production in Bangladesh, such as rice, wheat, potatoes
and lentils, Rajshahi is well known for some various crops such as Watermelons,
sugarcanes, Mangoes and Lichies. This division has a great importance for
industrial development but comparatively this area has not taken place to any
great extent. Peoples of this division though claimed that Central Govt. has
not taken enough steps to develop their region but this area is very promising
to increase their national activity. No doubt there will be rapid industrial
development in Rajshahi because gas has been supplied through pipeline.
Transport and tourism sector of Rajshahi
Transportation system is
very good in Rajshahi. There are bus service, taxi cabs, horse-driven tomtom
(special car which is drive by horse) and many three-wheeler auto rickshaw
available there to move within the city. This division is very well connected
through roads, air, rail and water. Through this connection this area has
enough scope to make apart zone of tourism of Bangladesh. From the medieval age
to present this area is dominated by many kings and many colonists from the
world. For this reason there have many old and historical buildings we can find
out.
Visit this medieval area to
know more about cultural and historical beauty of Rajshahi. Go through the
bellow link to know more
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