Sherpur
Total Views : 1 | Published Date : March 04, 2025Geography:
Sherpur District is a district in Northern Bangladesh. It is a part of Mymensingh Division. Sherpur District was a sub-division of Jamalpur District before 1984. It was upgraded to a district on February 22, 1984. Sherpur City is located about 197–199 kilometres north of Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh. It is bounded on the north by India, on the east by Mymensingh district, on the south and west by Jamalpur district.
Economy:
The economy of Sherpur is mainly agricultural and trading based, although non-farm economic activities perform a substantial share in the development-oriented program of the district. The majority of the population are traders and farmers.
Archeological Heritage:
Gojni Obokash Kendra, Ghagra Laskar Bari Mosque (1808), Baraduari Mosque at Garhjaripar, Garh Jaripar Fort (1486-91AD), Tomb of Jarip Shah, Tomb of Shah Kamal (1644 AD), Tomb of Sher Ali Gazi, Mughal Mosque at Kasba, Maisaheba Mosque, and Residences of Nay Ani, Arai Ani and Pouney Tin Ani Zamindars.
Must Visit Places:
Madhutila Ecopark (Nalitabari), Rubber Dam on the river Bhogai (Nalitabari), Gazni Recreation Centre (Jhenaigati), Mariam Nagar Mission (Jhenaigati), Aynapur Rubber Dam (Jhenaigati), Sandhakur Rubber Plantation (Jhenaigati), Karnajhora Raja Pahar.
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