Place:Sirajganj, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

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NameSirajganj
Alt namesSirajganjsource: Wikipedia
TypeDistrict
Located inRajshahi, Bangladesh
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Sirajganj ( 1825 - )


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Sirajganj District is a district in the North Bengal region of Bangladesh, located in the Rajshahi Division. It is an economically important district of Bangladesh. Sirajganj district is the 25th largest district by area and 9th largest district by population in Bangladesh. It is known as the gateway to North Bengal.

Currently it is famous for its hand-loom cottage industries and more than 50% people here are related with this business. In 1885, Sirajganj emerged as a thana. Formally under Mymensingh District in Dacca Division, it was transferred to Pabna District on 15 February 1866. It was upgraded to become a subdivision of Pabna in 1885. In 1984, it was upgraded to a district. Its administrative capital is Sirajganj city.

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