27-587: Betra is a village in Pirojpur District in the Barisal Division of southwestern Bangladesh . This Barisal Division location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Pirojpur District Pirojpur ( Bengali : পিরোজপুর ) is a district (zilla) in south-western Bangladesh . It is a part of Barisal Division . According to some, the second son of Subedar Shah Shuja , Firoz Shah, died in this area, and
54-459: A big amount of foreign exchange through the city of Khulna. Bagerhat is divided into 9 upazilas , 78 union parishads, 1031 villages, 689 mouzas , 3 municipalities, 28 wards and 57 mahallas . The upazilas are: Administrator of Zila Porishod: Sheikh Kamruzzaman (Tuku) Deputy Commissioner (DC): Muhammad Azizur Rahman, BPAA Once upon a time there were train communication between Bagerhat and Khulna. The best way to go to Bagerhat from Dhaka
81-587: Is decorated in colorful and geometric tiles with quotes from the Quran. An annual fair is also held around the area of the tomb for Muslims and Hindus on the anniversary of death and the full moon. The area was chosen specifically based on the vast water resources and kind climate that were perfect for sustaining life and communities. The delta from the many rivers (Ganga, Brahmaputra, Meghna, etc.) created fertile soil for growing crops. This encouraged people to migrate to this area and create wealth for themselves. The site
108-556: Is significant because it was an iconic area for Islamic teachings at the time and can teach much about Islam and people in general in the 15th century. As many religious figures traveled to India and formed connections, several returned to the Bagerhat District to teach at the mosques. Geographically, the city sits on top of farmland and is surrounded by palm trees on the banks of the Bhairab river. The city started because of
135-405: Is similar to the idea of a fountain of youth or a utopia. Another supernatural belief was that General Khan used supernatural powers to create the structures because it was hard to understand how they were built at the time. After the death of the founder, the city was abandoned and eventually covered in thick vegetation which is why the site was hidden for so long and difficult to explore. The site
162-437: Is situated to the east of Sunder Bans splits into two parts, but this is getting smaller and smaller day by day. One is known as Doratana which flows through Bagerhat and the other and mightier one is known as Kacha which flows through Bhandaria. Then it has an offshoot Baleshwar which later meets with Doratana and falls into Kaliganga near Mativanga, Najirpur. And Kocha splits into two river Kaliganga and Sandha. Kaliganga flows to
189-521: Is still questioned what his true intentions were in establishing the mosque city. But most people believe that he wanted to bring people to this place away from all that is negative and find true peace. Khan is looked up to even today in Bangladesh and archaeologists have developed monuments for him. His first settlement in Barobazar was a Hindu-Buddhist town named Champanagar, which was named after
216-410: Is the largest (353.25 km ; it occupies 27.01% of the total area of the district). Kawkhali is the smallest (79.65 km ). Pirojpur District also contains 52 unions, 390 mauzas and 648 villages. Pirojpur District is bordered by Barisal and Gopalganj districts to the north, Barguna district to the south, Jhalokati and Barguna districts to the east, Bagerhat district and The Sundarbans ,
243-823: Is the largest in Nazirpur Upazila and the lowest in Indurkani Upazila . There are 3,087 mosques and 1,051 temples . The subdivision (then a mohokooma , now a zilla ) of Pirojpur was created on 28 October 1859 Pirojpur district was formed on 1 March 1984 and the municipality was formed in 1885. The area of Pirojpur is 1277.80 km . It is under Barisal Division. There are three municipalities in Pirojpur named Pirojpur , Bhandaria , Mathbaria . There are seven upazilas (sub districts) in Pirojpur district: Pirojpur Sadar, Bhandaria, Mathbaria, Indurkani, Nazirpur, Nesarabad and Kawkhali. Of these, Mathbaria
270-416: The area became known subsequently as 'Firozpur'. In time, the pronunciation 'Firozpur' slowly muted to 'Pirozpur' and later 'Pirojpur'. Pirojpur is bounded by Barisal and Gopalganj districts to the north, Barguna district to the south, Jhalokati and Barguna districts to the east, Bagerhat district and Sundarban to the west. Baleswari River separates Pirojpur from Bagerhat in the west Most of
297-470: The chief Agricultural Products produced here. Print media : Bagerhat District Bagerhat District ( Bengali : বাগেরহাট , pron: bageɾɦaʈ ) is a district in south-western Bangladesh . It is a part of the Khulna Division . Bagerhat district has a total area of 44,959.11 square kilometres. It is bounded by Gopalganj District and Narail District on the north, The Bay of Bengal on
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#1732775430815324-486: The district in large numbers since then and the proportion has reduced to 16%. There is a population of 5,900 Christians in the district, mainly in Mongla upazila . Port of Mongla , which is a port of Khulna city and one of the two main sea ports of Bangladesh, is geographically located in Bagerhat District. Rampal and Fakirhat, two upazilas of Bagerhat, are renowned in Bangladesh due to their huge production of shrimp and
351-463: The fourth largest district in Bangladesh based on area. According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh , Bagerhat District had 408,840 households and a population of 1,613,076. The population density was 407 people per km . Bagerhat District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 81.42%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 1010 females per 1000 males. 279,751 (17.34%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. Approximately, 23.88% of
378-466: The land is low-lying and the soil is fertile. There are small forests. Nesarabad is known for its business centre and also for the Sundori tree (a kind of mangrove ) that grows there. The northern part of the district especially is known for its wetland areas. Gabkhan, Baleshwar, Damodar, Kocha, Pona, Kochakhali, Kaliganga, Sandha, Doratana etc. are big and known rivers. The Baleshwar, the river that
405-579: The mosque city. Located at the confluence of two historical rivers, the Brahmaputra River and the Ganges , Bagerghat is also known as the Mosque City for the presence of a large number of mosques in the district. The domed structures of the mosques built with bricks in the 15th century are considered an architectural marvel. Bagerhat was declared a district in 1984. The district today is
432-470: The north meets with Baleshwar and flow to further north. and Sandha flows to the east. Later Sandha coalesce with Arial Khan and falls into the Meghna . According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh , Pirojpur District had 298,490 households and a population of 1,198,195 with an average 3.97 people per household. Among the population, 218,660 (18.25%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. The population density
459-451: The population lived in urban areas. The ethnic population was 1,046. The district of Bagerhat consists 7,815 mosques, 238 temples, 17 churches and seven tombs. The Sixty Domes Mosque or Shat Gambuj Masjid is famous mosque. Khan Jahan Ali's tomb is the famous tombs. Islam is the major religion with 83.25% population, while Hindus constitute 16.38% of the population. Bagerhat used to have nearly 30% Hindus in 1981, but Hindus have been leaving
486-513: The primary port for Pirojpur . It is situated some 5 km east to the Pirojpur town and the river port stands on Kaliganga. Beside it is the steamer wharf. Launches destined to Dhaka and other parts of the country regularly start from here. Agriculture is the main source of income for rural people here. There are also other sources of income which are mainly city based. They are given below: Paddy, Elephant Apple, Jute, Sugar Cane, Wheat, Guava, Banana, Coconut, Hog-plum, Betel Leaf, Betel Nuts, are
513-403: The rapid growth of conversion to Islam in the area. This was a result of mass immigration and a large number of Muslim missionaries in the area. The architectural inspiration for the city came from Bengali, Persian, and Arab styles. While the mosques stand out, the city also included mausoleums, bridges, water networks, and buildings for public gatherings. After the death of General Khan, the city
540-410: The saints that came before him. This speaks of the relationship Khan had with the religious figures that came before and after his time and the respect they all shared for each other. The tomb of General Khan lies in the only building today that has the original dome architecture of the mosque city. The tomb is surrounded by circular towers and stone casting that prevent moisture from the ground. The floor
567-494: The south, Gopalganj District , Pirojpur District and Barguna District on the east and Khulna District on the west. The main rivers of the district are the Panguchi, Daratana, Madhumati River , Pasur River , Haringhata, Mongla River, Baleshwar , Bangra and Goshairkhali. Bagerhat city is famous for its mosques. Muslim saint Khan Jahan Ali founded this town. He was a saint of the 15th century, possibly of Turkic origin. At
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#1732775430815594-478: The time of his reign, Bagerhat was a part of the Sundarbans . He cleared the forest and made it habitable. He named it "Khalifatabad". He erected many official buildings to run his administration. He also built many mosques and dug tanks. The buildings erected by him are now all in ruins. The city of Bagerhat has been given the status of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1973. Khan was a military general that
621-449: The world's largest mangrove forest to the west. There are seven Sub-districts in Pirojpur and their population are given below: There are two bus terminals in Pirojpur, Pirojpur Bus terminal and Pirojpur Old Bus Terminal. Many Bus company connect Pirojpur to other districts like Dhaka and many more. Launches , steamers and boats are used for travelling on the rivers. The local port is called Hoolarhaat Launch Station ( ghaat )serving as
648-507: Was 938 people per km . Pirojpur District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 85.53%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 1056 females per 1000 males. Approximately, 19.98% of the population lived in urban areas. The ethnic population was 120. Islam is the predominant religion in the district. Since Partition the Hindus have been continuously leaving the district and migrating to India. The percentage share of Hindus
675-439: Was appointed to be the leader of the city and was greatly respected. Some people even viewed him as a god-like being. He had a deep connection to this land because of his journey from Barobazar to the Bagerhat District where along the way he created roads and river networks later developing an entire community and being a leader. In his practice of Sufism, he was recognized for his ability to convert locals to his personal beliefs. It
702-429: Was dominated by the industries of agriculture and trade. Cotton and cloth were the primary exports for the area to be traded out of their port. Rice, betel leaf, betel nut, and coconut are other crops that came out of the fertile soil of Bagerhat. This religious site was known to be sacred, and some believed it supernatural. People would come to drink the water from the man-made pond for its healing properties. The concept
729-476: Was renamed Khalifatabad by Sultan Ghiyasuddin Mahmud Shah. This can make the research process of the lost city more confusing and can be easily misinterpreted as two separate places. However, it is often easy to link the two together by seeing that they were both funded by the same person in the same place. The two names divide the historical timeline into two parts based on the series of leaders that controlled
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