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Bogra

Bogra

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Geography: 

Bogra District, officially Bogura District since April 2018, is a district in the northern part of Bangladesh, in the Rajshahi Division. Bogra is an industrial city where many small and mid-sized companies are sited. Bogra was a part of the Pundravardhana territory of ancient Bengal and the ruins of its capital can be found in northern Bogra. The present Bogra District was first formed in 1821 during British rule. The famous Prafulla Chaki (1888–1908) was born in this district.

Economy: 

Agriculture 57.32%, non-agricultural labourer 2.39%, industry 1.72%, commerce 13.63%, transport and communication 4.62%, service 7.66%, construction 4.59%, religious service 0.17%, rent and remittance 0.63% and others 7.24%.

Folk Culture:

Jarigan, Marfati, Bhatiali, Kavigan, Kirtan, Jatra pala, Meyeli geet, proverbs, puzzles are notable.

Places Must Visit:

Kherua Mosque (Sherpur), ramnants of the historic Mahasthangarh, Boro Mosque, Mazar of Shah Sultan Balkhi, Mazar of Panchpir, Gokul Medh, palace of Parshuram, Basu Bihar, Rural Development Academy, Bhimer Jungle, museum of Nawab Bari Palace, Karu Palli, Bijayangan (war of liberation museum).