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15-561: Manikganj subdivision was established in 1845. It was transferred from Faridpur District to Dhaka District in 1853. In 1984, Manikganj subdivision was promoted to a full district. The liberation war in 1971 in Manikganj District was organized and led by Abdul Halim Chowdhury , Abdul Matin Chowdhury, Principal Abdur Rouf Khan , and other heroes of the district. On 29 October 1971, at the northwest corner of Golaidanga village,

30-481: A minimum to 12.7 °C with the annual rainfall total being 2,376 mm (93.5 in). There are several rivers in the Manikganj District, including the Padma River , Kaliganga River , Jamuna River , Dhaleshwari River , and Ichamati River . According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh , Manikganj District had 393,524 households and a population of 1,558,025 with an average 3.91 people per household. Among

45-464: A pagoda. The Hindu population has fallen from nearly 150,000 in 1981 to 130,000 in 2011, but increased to 139,000 in 2022. There are total 166 haats and bazars in the district, including: In addition, 54 fairs ( Mela ) are held in Manikganj, including: The district's upazilas are: There are 27 colleges in the district, including Government Debendra College , which was founded in 1942, and

60-825: The Baldhara union (a group of freedom fighters) in Singair Upazila attacked boats carrying intruding Pakistani soldiers and a terrible battle occurred on the Nuruni Ganga (canal of Kaliganga river). Eighty-one Pakistani soldiers were killed, and many others were injured. The operation was led by freedom fighter Engr Tobarak Hossain Ludu, commander of the Mukti Bahini Lodu group. None of the Mukti Bahini freedom fighters were killed during this battle, which

75-570: The Golaidanga fight, Singair Upazila became free from Pakistani occupation on 13 November 1971. In the last week of November 1971, fresh groups of freedom fighters entered different areas of Manikganj and defeated Pakistani troops in a few battles. On 14 December 1971, a group of Pakistan Bahini moving toward Dhaka entered Barundi village in Manikganj Sadar Upazila . Meanwhile, a group of liberation forces ( Mujib Bahini ) under

90-686: The Halim Bahini, a paramilitary force under his command, to fight in the Bangladesh Liberation war. After the Independence of Bangladesh , he stood again as a NAP (M) candidate in the 1973 Bangladeshi general election . He became the president of United People's Party . In 1979, he was elected to Parliament from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. He served in the cabinet of President Ziaur Rahman as

105-803: The Pakistan army in 1950 while still a student. In the army, he served as the Adjutant and Quarter Master in the 1st Punjab Regiment . He served as the aide-de-camp to the GOC of the 14th division. He was the commanding officer of University Officers' Training Corps Battalion in East Pakistan . In 1962, he retired from the Army over health reasons. He joined the East Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation. He

120-568: The leadership of Shahadat Hossain Biswas Badal was preparing to attack them within the suitable place. Understanding this, the Pakistani soldiers immediately left the village, leaving two soldiers behind. One of them was arrested by the liberation forces at night on 14 December 1971, and the other was arrested by the same group after a small fight the next day. The then sub-division was declared free on 13 December. On 26 April 1989, Manikganj

135-563: The minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperative. He later was in the cabinet of President Abdus Sattar as the minister of Food and Relief. He was a member of BNP's National executive committee. He joined General Hussain Muhammad Ershad 's Jatiya party after it came to power. He was the minister of Agriculture and Food. Chowdhury died on 7 October 1987. Government Textile Vocational Institute Manikganj Government Textile Vocational Institute Manikganj

150-467: The population, 259,616 (16.66%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. The population density was 1,126 people per km. Manikganj District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 71.17%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 1072 females per 1000 males. Approximately, 14.74% of the population lived in urban areas. The ethnic population was 909. Manikganj District has 3,575 mosques, 160 temples, 10 churches, five Buddhist temples, and

165-726: The private NPI University of Bangladesh , which was founded in 2016. There is one medical school: Colonel Malek Medical College . According to Banglapedia, notable secondary schools in the district include: The madrasa education system includes two fazil madrasas and one kamil madrasa—Manikganj Islamia Kamil Madrasa, founded in 1953. The technical education system includes the Government Textile Vocational Institute Manikganj . [REDACTED] Media related to Manikganj District at Wikimedia Commons Abdul Halim Chowdhury Abdul Haleem Chowdhury (1 February 1928 – 7 October 1987)

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180-723: Was a politician of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Member of Parliament, and government minister. He is a retired captain of Pakistan Army and fought in the Bangladesh Liberation War and established Halim Bahini. His son-in-law is Mafizul Islam Khan Kamal . Chowdhury was born on 1 February 1928 in Elachipur, Shivalaya , Manikganj , Bengal Presidency , British India . He graduated from Faridpur Zilla School . He went on to Rajshahi College , finished his BA in economics from Rajshahi University . He started his master's degree at Dhaka University. Chowdhury joined

195-496: Was a significant liberation fight against the Pakistani military in Manikgonj. After this short-duration battle, the Mukti Bahini freedom fighters left the battlefield, and the Pakistani ranks were reinforced with more soldiers. They burnt 160 houses surrounding the area of Golaidanga village and killed 9 local people who were primarily elderly and stayed at home. Some local young boys helped freedom fighters in that ambush. After

210-716: Was placed in charged of setting up a sugar mill in Kushtia . In 1966, he joined the National Awami Party . In the 1970 Pakistani general election he stood as a nominee of the National Awami Party faction led by Muzaffar Ahmed (NAP (M)). During the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, he helped set up the revolutionary committee of Manikganj . He was placed in charge of military operations in Dhaka Sadar and Gazipur . He established

225-477: Was the site of the Daulatpur–Saturia tornado , which became the deadliest tornado in recorded history. 1,300 people were initially reported as having been killed, with 12,000 injured. The towns of Saturia and Manikganj were leveled, and about 80,000 people were made homeless. Manikganj comprises an area of 1,383.66 km (534.23 sq mi). Annual average temperatures reach a maximum of 36 °C and

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