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35-659: The major cities of Rangpur Division are Rangpur , Dinajpur , and Saidpur . Once considered the poorest division in Bangladesh, with over a third of the population living in extreme poverty in 2016, according to World Bank data, Rangpur has seen a major transformation, largely driven by industrial growth and improved infrastructure. Rangpur is now home to thriving industries, including food processing, textiles, and light engineering, especially in cities like Rangpur and Saidpur. The establishment of manufacturing units for ceramics, electronics, and consumer goods has stimulated

70-525: A Summer or pre-monsoon season with high Temperature and frequent intense thunderstorms named Nor'westers (March–May), an intense and very wet Monsoon season with substantial flooding in low lying areas (June–September), short and cooler Autumn season (October–November) and lastly, the more pleasant, mild and drier Winter season from (December–February) with warm afternoons and cool mornings, with some cold nights. The average annual temperature in Rangpur

105-454: A female citron ( Citrus medica ) and a male mandarin orange ( Citrus reticulata ). Rangpurs are highly acidic and can be used as a substitute for limes . However the name lime in connection with this fruit is misleading, because there are very few similarities between the rangpur and other fruits called limes. In 2006, Diageo introduced a rangpur-flavored version of Tanqueray gin , known simply as Tanqueray Rangpur. Citrus × limonia

140-439: A key producer of rice, potatoes, and sugarcane, it is the rise of industry and infrastructure that has accelerated the division’s economic progress. The development of industrial zones, access to utilities like gas and electricity, and improved transport networks have positioned Rangpur as a growing hub for industry and commerce, helping lift the division out of its past struggles. This industrial and infrastructural growth reflects

175-495: A key regional hub. Rangpur has become a key destination for students from other districts and cities seeking quality education. Rangpur City features notable educational institutions. Rangpur has also a vibrant local culture, including traditional festivals and community events. It is said that back in 1575, a trusted general of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, took over Rangpur. But it was not until 1686 that Rangpur

210-554: A sex ratio of 926 females per 1000 males. Major educational institutes in the city including: Rangpur City Corporation is divided into 33 wards and different neighbourhoods ( Mahallah ), which can be categorized as Urban and Suburban. Rangpur is well connected by highways to Chittagong and Dhaka, as well as other parts of Rangpur. It takes about 6 to 7 hours by road to reach the capital Dhaka by National Highway 5 . Bus services to other major districts are also available from Rangpur. Highway links to India have been established through

245-464: A small number of adherents of Christianity and other religions are also seen. Rangpur has good road, rail and air communications with the capital as well as other parts of the country. The N5 (National Highway 5) links the division with the capital. There are a total of 21 express trains which connect different districts of the division with the capital and other parts of the country. There are also three Domestic airports , among them Saidpur Airport

280-492: Is 24.9 °C (76.8 °F). In Winters , it can be very foggy and nighttime temperature can fall below 5 °C (41.0 °F) whereas, day time temperature remains around 20 °C (68.0 °F). About 2,192 mm (86.30 in) of precipitation falls annually, almost all of them falls in the monsoon season (June to September), Although, there is very little rain from November to March, but small amount of Precipitation can be seen due to Western Disturbance coming from

315-581: Is 34 meters. The temperature ranges from 32 degrees Celsius to 11 degrees Celsius, and the annual rainfall averages 2931 mm. Rangpur town, covering an area of around 42 square kilometers, lies on the bank of the Ghaghat river and was turned into a municipality back in 1869. Rangpur has a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cwa ), also in Trewartha climate classification (subtropical summer wet Cw ). The 4 seasons of Rangpur generally characterize as

350-663: Is a metropolitan city and a major city in northern Bangladesh . This city serves as the administrative center of the Rangpur Division . It is strategically located on the banks of the Ghaghot River and near the Teesta River . It is the second largest City Corporation in Bangladesh . The city has developed rapidly in recent years, with improvements in infrastructure and services enhancing its role as

385-926: Is accessible from Kamalapur Railway Station which runs a daily-except-Sunday train Rangpur Express to Rangpur Railway Station. The total journey by rail is of 453 km (281 mi). By road, travelers have to travel 307 km (191 mi) using the Savar-Kaliakair route or 327 km (203 mi) using the Tongi-Mawna route, Shamu. Rangpur has lent its name to the fruit Rangpur (fruit) and Tanqueray Rangpur Gin. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Rangpur, Bangladesh Rangpur ( / r ʌ ŋ ˈ p ʊər / ; Bengali : রংপুর , romanized :  Rongpur ; pronounced [rɔŋpuɾ] ),

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420-572: Is headed by the mayor of Rangpur. The mayor and ward councillors are elected every five years. The mayor's office has jurisdiction over all 33 wards of Rangpur City. Its principal sources of revenue are municipal taxes and conservancy charges. Rangpur is the headquarters of 66th Infantry Division of Bangladesh Army . The city is the commercial hub. Its center has several government offices and private banks, insurance companies, residential hotels, and international restaurants, such as Chinese, Thai, Indian, Mexican, convenience food , and gift shops. It

455-628: Is known as a canton-lemon in South China, a hime-lemon in Japan, as limão-cravo in Brazil, and mandarin-lime in the United States. Citrus × limonia was introduced into Florida in the late nineteenth century by Reasoner Brothers of Oneco, who obtained their seeds from northwestern India. Though often described as a lemon hybrid, genomic analysis has shown it to be an F1 hybrid of

490-568: Is mainly used for cricket. There are also a few sports training academies in the city. In domestic Twenty20 cricket, Rangpur has a Bangladesh Premier League franchise known as Rangpur Riders . In December 2012, I Sports bought the Rangpur franchise for $ 1.01 m. Notable players from Rangpur who have played for the national team include Nasir Hossain , Suhrawadi Shuvo . Rangpur's twin towns and sister cities are: Rangpur (fruit) Rangpur , Citrus × limonia or Citrus reticulata × medica , sometimes called

525-403: Is one of the most important economic zones in Bangladesh because of its global positioning. Rangpur is one of the major tobacco producing region in Bangladesh . The northern suburbs of Rangpur homes to tobacco companies like British American Tobacco , Akij Group , Abul Khair Group . As of the 2022 census, Rangpur City Corporation had 170,733 households and a population of 708,570. 15.99% of

560-424: Is served by Saidpur Airport , located at the north of the city. Saidpur airport is a domestic airport. Saidpur Airport is connected through several private airlines such as Novoair , US-Bangla Airlines , Air Astra & Biman Bangladesh Airlines , a government airline with main hub in the capital city of Bangladesh, Dhaka . A massive renovation work is going on at Saidpur Airport ahead of its planning to become

595-456: Is the major one. The main transportation methods here are by air, rail, or road. To travel by air, people have to first travel to Dhaka Domestic Airport and then fly to Saidpur Airport (DAC-SPD route). Seven flights travel this route daily. The US-Bangla Airlines, Novoair, and the Biman offer the flights. The distance by airways from Dhaka to Saidpur is 254.28 km (158 mi). By rail, the district

630-547: The Asian Highway 2 . Rangpur also has a BRTC Double Decker bus service , which connects the suburbs of the city to city center. The Rangpur Railway Station is the main railway station providing trains on national routes operated by the state-run Bangladesh Railway . The Rangpur Express is a Bangladeshi Intercity train which runs between Rangpur and Dhaka . Other trains running between Rangpur and Dhaka are, Kurigram Express and Lalmoni Express . The city of Rangpur

665-556: The Mediterranean Sea . Snow and frost have been recorded in Rangpur, though very rarely. The Rangpur City Corporation (RCC) is responsible for governing municipal areas in the Rangpur Metropolitan Area. It was established in 28 June 2012. Rangpur City Corporation's total area is 205.70 square kilometers with approximately has the population of 7,96,556 people in the city corporation area. It

700-549: The rangpur lime , mandarin lime or lemandarin , is a hybrid between the mandarin orange and the citron . It is a citrus fruit with a very acidic taste and an orange peel and flesh. Common names for this fruit include rangpur, the name of a city now in Bangladesh . Rangpur is also known in the Indian subcontinent as Sylhet lime (after another region also now in Bangladesh), surkh nimboo , and sharbati . It

735-400: The 2011 census, the total population of Rangpur Division is 15,787,758 and population density is 980/km. 51.18% of total population is male, and 48.82% is female. Bengali's are the majority community. Notable native ethnic groups are Santal , Munda , Oraon , Rajbanshi including Kaibarta and Koch . Most of the people of Rangpur Division are Muslims . Hindus are a large minority whereas

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770-826: The British rulers in the region. Later, in 1930, the first Civil disobedience movement was started in different parts of Rangpur on the call of Congress. A meeting of the peasant leaders of North Bengal was held here in October 1946, and the Tebhaga movement began in November. Rangpur was a District of East Pakistan Province during the Pakistani Period. People of Rangpur actively take part in different movements like Bengali language movement , Six point movement and 1969 Mass uprising . The first martyr from Rangpur in

805-551: The control of Sarker of Ghoraghat . After the East India Company gained "Deoani" in 1765, Rangpur came under British rule. The Fakir-Sannyasi rebellion took place in the Rangpur region, in which leaders like Fakir Majnu Shah played a key Role. The notable anti-colonialist rebel Devi Chaudhurani and Bhabani Pathak were from this region. In the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 , the rebellious sepoys spread terror among

840-492: The determination and innovation of the people, transforming Rangpur into a region of increasing prosperity. Mansingh , commander of Emperor Akbar , conquered part of Rangpur in 1575. Rangpur came completely under the Mughal empire in 1686. Mughalbasa and Mughalhat of Kurigram district still bear marks of the Mughal rule in the region. During the Mughal rule part of Rangpur was under the sarkar of Ghoraghat , and part under

875-531: The eastern kingdom of Kamarupa or Pragjyotisha existed in India, which included the present Rangpur region. During the reign of King Bhagadatta (15th century BC) Rangpur belonged to Pragjyotisha Kingdom . During the reign of King Samudragupta (340 AD) Rangpur was considered a "Tax state" of Kamarupa . According to Ain-i-Akbari, the Mughal period Rangpur consisted of three types of administrative areas. Rangpur

910-460: The fertile soil in this region, Indigo cultivation was very much profitable. The locals knew that Indigo by the name of "Rongo". So thus, this Region was named "Rongopur".And from that, the name of today's Rangpur has originated. It is known from another conventional notion that the name Rangpur comes from the naming of Rangmahal (Palace of Entertainment) of Bhagadatta , son of Narakasura , king of Pragjyotisha Kingdom . According to Hindu theology,

945-572: The headquarters of the Greater Rangpur district, The Greater Rangpur district was divided in five districts in 1984. Rangpur underwent administrative restructuring, resulting in the formation of the Gaibandha , Kurigram , Lalmonirhat , Nilphamari , and Rangpur districts. It is said that the present name Rangpur came from the former 'Rongpur'. History has it, that English colonial rulers in this region started cultivating Indigo . Due to

980-790: The liberation war was Sangku Samajhder, who was martyred on the date of 3 March 1971. Rangpur people started the Liberation War decisively on 28 March 1971, only three days after the Pakistani crackdown by attacking the Rangpur Cantonment . During the Bangladesh Liberation War , Rangpur was under Sector 6 of the Bangladesh Forces and it was strategically important due to its close proximity to border of India . The Greater Rangpur district

1015-435: The local economy, creating jobs and attracting investment. Saidpur has also become a center for railway workshops and an expanding light engineering sector. The expansion of natural gas lines, better road infrastructure, and enhanced rail connectivity have been crucial to supporting these industries, allowing for more efficient production and distribution across the region. While agriculture remains important, with Rangpur being

1050-410: The new International Airport for Northern Bangladesh region. Cricket is the most popular sport in Rangpur, Bangladesh, while field hockey, basketball, baseball, and tennis are also popular. The most popular sport in Rangpur is cricket, although football is also popular. There is a 10,000-capacity Rangpur Stadium is used for football and other sports. Another local stadium is Cricket Garden , which

1085-413: The population was under 10 years of age. Rangpur had a literacy rate of 80.94% for those 7 years and older and a sex ratio of 103.79 males per 100 females. According to the 2011 Bangladesh census , Rangpur city had 64,885 households and a population of 300,659. 51,791 (17.23%) were under 10 years of age. Rangpur had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 72.08%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and

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1120-476: The sarkar of Pinjarah. Rangapur Ghoraghat has been mentioned in the Riyaz-us-Salatin . During the early period of the company rule Fakir-Sannyasi Rebellion and peasant rebellion were held in Rangpur. Rangpur Division was formed by taking 8 northern districts of Rajshahi Division . Now it has 8 Districts , 58 Upazilas , 1 City Corporation , 21 Pourasavas and 536 Union councils . According to

1155-585: Was conquered by the army of Raja Man Singh , a commander of the Mughal emperor Akbar , in 1575, but it was not until 1686, it was fully integrated into the Mughal Empire. The Mughal Empire was established in the whole of Rangpur in 1611 AD. Place names Mughalbasa ("a locality of the Mughals"), and Mughalhat ("local market") organized by the Mughals bear testimony to the Mughal association and past of Rangpur and its hinterland. Later, Rangpur passed into

1190-426: Was divided in five districts in 1984. On 28 June 2012, Rangpur Municipality was upgraded to Rangpur City Corporation and on 16 September 2018, Rangpur was granted as 8th Metropolitan city of Bangladesh. Rangpur City is the divisional headquarters of Rangpur Division. The soil composition is mainly alluvial soil (80 percent) of the Teesta River basin, and the remaining is barind soil. The elevation of Rangpur

1225-431: Was fully integrated into the Mughal Empire. Back on 16 December, 1769, Rangpur was announced as a District Seat (Zila Sadar) and in 1869, it was announced as a municipality, thus making it one of the oldest municipalities in the country. However, Ghoraghat in Rangpur served as the one of the Mughal administrative headquarters till 18th century . The municipal office building was erected in 1892 . Previously serving as

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