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Introduction
Netrakona (নেত্রকোনা) is a district in northern Bangladesh. It is a part of Mymensingh Division.
Area
2794.28 square kilometers (1078.88 square miles).
Map of Netrokona District
Profile
Netrokona subdivision was established in 1882 and was turned into a district in 1984. The district consists of 10 upazilas, 4 municipalities, 36 wards, 102 mahallas, 85 union parishads and 2281 villages.
Upazilas
Atpara Upazila, Barhatta Upazila, Durgapur Upazila, Kalmakanda Upazila, Kendua Upazila, Khaliajuri Upazila, Madan Upazila, Mohanganj Upazila, Netrokona Sadar Upazila, Purbadhala Upazila
History
During the British rule peasant revolt, Pagalpanthi revolt, Tonk and Tebhaga movements took place in the district. The leaders of the Swadeshi Movement killed Balak Saha of Village Borail in 1913 and Zamindar Mallick Bahadur of village Sahildeo in 1930 and looted their wealth. The three day All India Peasant Conference was held in Nagara of the district head quarters in 1945.
Economy
The economy of Netrakona is largely agrarian. Susang Durgapur, an Upazila of Netrakona, is one of the major sources of country's China-Clay used for ceramic products. Its vast water bodies (Hawor) provides wide varieties of fishes. Bara Bazar is commerce centre of Netrakona.
Archeological Sites
Roail Bari Fort at Kendua, Khoja dighi (pond), palace of Maharaja at Susang Durgapur, dighi of Kamol Rani, Buddhist Math at Krishnapur of Atpara and the archaeological relics of Salki Matikata.
Newspapers
Daily: Banglar Darpan; periodical: Akshar, Chetana, Spandan, Smriti-71, Bijoy, Sreejani, Matir Subas and Janira; extinct: Ayrja Pradip (1875), Koumadi (1875), Mahat Uddesha (1930), Prantabashi (1930), Julfikr (1950), Arya Pradip (1287 BH), Uttar Akas (1368 BH).
Rivers
Someshwari, Kangsha, Magra, Dhanu, Dhala, Teorkhali.
10th Parliament Member(s)
Constituency | Name, Party |
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Netrokona-1 | Chhabi Biswas Bangladesh Awami League |
Netrokona-2 | Arif Khan Joy Bangladesh Awami League |
Netrokona-3 | Iftiquar Uddin Talukder Pintu Bangladesh Awami League |
Netrokona-4 | Rebecca Momin Bangladesh Awami League |
Netrokona-5 | Waresat Hussain Belal, Bir Protik Bangladesh Awami League |
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Post Codes
Thana | Sub-office | Postcode |
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| Atpara | |
| Barhatta | |
| Dharampasha | |
| Dhobaura | |
| Sakoai | |
| Kalmakanda | |
| Kendua | |
| Khaliajhri | |
| Shaldigha | |
| Madan | |
| Moddoynagar | |
| Mohanganj | |
| Baikherhati | |
| Netrakona Sadar | |
| Jaria Jhanjhail | |
| Purbadhola | |
| Shamgonj | |
| Susnng Durgapur | |
Information Source
Compiled from data collected from Wikipedia.org, Banglapedia.org, Amardesh.com and Bangladesh Government sites.