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64-510: Various terms are used to describe the different (and sometimes overlapping) geographical and political areas of the proposed Meghna division. In brief, the main terms and their simple explanations are as follows: The undivided Noakhali District was established in 1868 as a renaming of the Bhola District , which the British founded on 29 March 1822. It headquarters was in the town of Noakhali until

128-473: A good sources of household income. Shade trees include banyan or bot ( Ficus benghalensis ), pipal ( Ficus religiosa ) and nim ( Azadirachta indica ) and are seen commonly. There are several varieties of cane, a good deal of bamboo of different varieties, and thatching grass or chhan although their plantations are gradually but steadily decreasing. Use of bamboo is widespread for posts and fencing for houses, basket making and producing trays of various kinds. Bet

192-1232: A number of species including winter migrants like: greenleg goose ( Anser anser ), rajhans ( Anser indicus ), the pintail ( Anas acuta ) and some other domestic species. Water birds include: the little cormorant or pankawri ( Phalacrocorax niger ), waterhen or dahuk ( Amaurornis phonicurus ), kora ( Gallicrex cinarea ). Cuckoo or kokil ( Cuculus micropterus ), black-hooded oriole or halde pakhi ( Oriolus xanthornus ), kingcrow or finge ( Dicrurus adsimilis ), moyna ( Sturnus malabarica ), shalik ( Acridotheres tristis ), redvented bulbuli ( Pycnotus cafer ), tuntuni ( Orthotomus sutorious ), shayma ( Copsyehus malabaricus ), sparrow ( Passer domesticus ), flowerpecker ( Dicacum erythrochynchos ), babui ( Plocus phillippinus ) famous for their artistic nest building, and several species of pheasant quails ( Eudynamis scolopscea ), pigeons and doves are also present. Reptiles include snakes, lizards and tortoises. The snakes include varieties of cobra, urgabora, dughadabora, kuchiabora and jinlabora , all poisonous. The lizards include gecko, calotis, wall lizard and monitor lizard. There are amphibians like toads, frogs and tree frogs. There are many species of sea and fresh water fish available in

256-655: A sex ratio of 1041 females per 1000 males. Approximately, 27.65% of the population lived in urban areas. The ethnic population was 773. The overwhelming majority of residents are Muslims and there are 2391 mosques, 130 temples and 14 church in this district. The Hindu population has halved in this district since 1991. 80% of the total people living here are fisherman. Main source of income of this district are: Agriculture 63.64%, non-agricultural labourer 4.95%, industry 0.50%, commerce 12.67%, transport and communication 2.47%, service 5.74%, construction 1.55%, religious service 0.35%, rent and remittance 0.44% and others 7.69%. There

320-454: A sub-division. In 1876, the administrative headquarter was moved from Daulatkhan to Bhola. In 1984, it was established as a district. The canal situated in the Bhola Sadar was very wide in ancient times. The canal was known as Betua river. People used boat to cross the river. There was a very old boatman who used to cross the river daily. His name was Bhola Gazi Patni. The name of the district

384-408: A thorny tree mostly used as fuel and fencing, is seen in almost every household forest. Kadom ( Anthocephalus cadamba ) are very common and are preferred for manufacturing matchsticks. The fruit of shimul or karpas is used for stuffing mattresses and pillows and has a silky appearance. Newly introduced trees include eucalyptus and pine. Mango wood is not good as a timber, but owing to its abundance, it

448-487: A wide variety of trees. Most of the trees grown in homestead forests are fruitbearing. Mangoes , although poor in quality, grow in abundance. Almond or badam ( Arachis hypogea ) are unusual. Other common trees are jack fruit ( Artocarpus heterophyllus ), blackberry ( Syzygium cumini ), tamarind ( Tamarindus indica ), jalpai ( Elaeocarpus tectorius ), bel ( Aegle marmelos ), chalta ( Dillenia indica ), boroi, guava ( Psidiumguagava ), etc. Banana ( Banana musa sapientum )

512-541: Is Bengali . It is used in education and all government affairs in the district. The main Bengali dialect spoken here is called Noakhailla . Noakhailla dialect is also spoken in Feni , Lakshmipur , southern Comilla , Mirsharai and Hajiganj , and is very much mutually intelligible with Sandwipi . Some Bengali People of Indian state of Tripura also speak Noakhailla dialect, and along with standard Bengali, this Bengali dialect

576-414: Is 1 modern government hospital, 6 government health complexes, 1 Tuberculosis clinic, 1 mother and child care, 1 diabetic hospital, 276 satellite clinics and 2 government child care in this district. There is no railways and airport in this district and no direct connection to the capital by road. Waterways are the main medium of transportation. Launch, steamer and sheep are used for transportation. Bhola

640-589: Is 195 km away from Dhaka by waterways and 247 km away by road. Total area of rivers is 1133.46 km . Total length of road is 3893.65 km, concrete road is 3001.8 km and dirt road is 899.85 km. Major launch services are M.V Greenline 1&2 M.V Bhola, Tasrif, Shompod, Srinagar, Karnaphuli, Balia, M.V Parijaat and Lali. Depending on season, different class of ships operate from Bhola to Lakhshmipur connecting west and east side of Bangladesh across mighty Meghna river. During calm winter seasons small ships and speedboats are available all day long from

704-634: Is a district in southeastern Bangladesh , located in the Chittagong Division . It was established as a district in 1821, and officially named Noakhali in 1868. The district's administrative center is situated in the municipality of Noakhali, also referred to as Maijdee , within Noakhali Sadar Upazila . Notably, Noakhali is the only district in Bangladesh that does not have a city named after itself. The name of Noakhali District comes from

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768-863: Is a prominent zamindar palace in the district and was built by honorary magistrate Syed Sultan Alam Chowdhury. Cricket is a popular sport in Noakhali, and players from this district form a part of the East Zone . Football is also a common sport and the multi-use Shaheed Bulu Stadium is known to have hosted the National Football League and the Bangladesh Premier League . It is also the home ground of Greater Noakhali's own football team, NoFeL SC . Board and home games such as Dosh Fochish and its modern counterpart Ludu , as well as Carrom Board , Sur-Fulish, Khanamasi and Chess , are very popular in

832-513: Is an administrative district ( zila ) in south-central Bangladesh , which includes Bhola Island , the largest island of Bangladesh. It is located in the Barisal Division and has an area of 3,403.48 km . It is bounded by Lakshmipur and Barisal District to the north, the Bay of Bengal to the south, by Lakshmipur and Noakhali districts, the (lower) Meghna river and Shahbazpur Channel to

896-530: Is derived from the name of this famous boatman, Bhola Gazi. The other sub-districts of this districts are also named according to the names of famous persons as well. Bhola is a delta island. There are two rivers in this district which are Meghna and Tetulia. Meghna is in east and north side of the district and Tetulia is in the west side. Bay of Bengal is in the south of Bhola district. There are five municipalities, 7 sub-districts, 10 thanas, 70 unions and 473 villages in this district. Bhola district comprises

960-408: Is much used. The wood of the tamarind and the kul is hard-grained and of good quality. The amaltas is used for house and rough furniture construction. Jarul is used for boat building and pillars of houses. The luxuriant growth of palms is the most characteristic feature of the vegetation. Betel nut palm or supari ( Areca catechu ) plantations are more and more abundant towards the north and the west of

1024-811: Is no major industry in this district due to its geographical location. In recent times, small factories like shoe, plastics, wax, tar etc. have been established here. The literacy rate of Bhola district is 67.12% (according to bangladesh.gov.bd). The literacy rate among the male population is 67.03% and the female population is 67.20%. There are 3 government and 34 non-government colleges, 6 government and 174 non-government high schools, 84 junior high schools, one PTI, one VTI, 9 technical schools, 922 government primary schools, and 32 community primary schools in Bhola. There are 103 Kowmi madrasa , 460 ebtedai madrasa, 171 dakhil madrasa, 28 alim madrasa, 29 fazil madrasa and 5 kamil madrasa in Bhola. Notable schools and colleges are: There

1088-583: Is one of the coastal districts at the fringe of the Bay of Bengal with vast char land of recent origin in the south. Plantlife is confined generally to variations belonging to the lower Gangetic plane and of other districts in the southern region of the country. Except for the Government-sponsored afforestation program for the coastal belt, there is no organized forestry in the district. However, all homesteads are usually covered by dense and lush green foliage of

1152-803: Is seen almost everywhere but the fruit quality is rather poor. Litchi ( Litchi chinensis ), kamranga ( Averrho karmbola ), ata, haritaki ( Terminalia chebula ), amloki ( Phyllanthus emblica ), gaab ( Dioaspyros precatorius ), etc. grow abundantly. The juice of the gaab fruit mixed with charcoal is used in colouring boats and stiffening fishing nets. Coconut ( Cocos nucifera ) is abundantly produced in Noakhali. Indigenous timber trees include Koroi, sheel koroi ( Albizia procera ), garjan ( Dipterocarpus turbinatus ), jarul ( Iegerstroemia speciosa ), shimul ( Bombax ceiba ), etc. However, various exotic trees like teak, mahogany ( Swietenia macrophylla ), sissu ( Dalbergia sissoo ), etc. have been produced as wayside trees as well as in farm forestry. Mandar ( Erythrina variegata ),

1216-565: Is the most populous municipality in the district, situated within Noakhali Sadar Upazila, the most populated upazila. Conversely, Kabirhat Upazila and its corresponding municipality have the lowest population. In terms of land area, Hatiya Upazila is the largest, while Chatkhil Upazila is the smallest. Noakhali District is bordered by the Cumilla district to the north, the Meghna estuary and

1280-509: Is used as the lingua franca among some Indian tribes in Gomati , Sipahijala and South Tripura . These Indians tribes are Twipra , Chakma , Mog , Marma and Reang . Other languages spoken by non-Bengali minorities include Tripuri and Urdu by the Tripuri and Bihari people respectively. Bengali literature in Noakhali dates back several centuries, with the puthi tradition being one of

1344-460: Is used for making baskets, binding and thatching. In the marshes are found sola ( Aeschynomene aspera ) and murta or mostak ( Schumannianthus dichotomus ) which is extensively used for making various types of mats famously known as shital pati and baskets. The forest department of the government of Bangladesh created mangrove forests in Nijhum Dwip . The most common type of planted tree species on

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1408-413: The mohajan . Around 40% of the population works abroad playing a vital role in the national economy. The main sources of income dependent on non-agricultural labour 3.43%, industry 0.84%, commerce 14.74%, transport and communication 3.83%, service 16.11%, construction 1.49%, religious service 0.39%, rent and remittance 7.97% and others 10.58%. The economy of Noakhali is predominately agricultural. Of

1472-472: The Bay of Bengal to the south, Feni and Chittagong districts to the east and Lakshmipur and Bhola districts to the west. The district has an area of 4,202 km (1,622 sq mi). The district represents an extensive flat, coastal and delta land, located on the tidal floodplain of the Meghna River delta, characterised by flat land and low relief. The area is influenced by diurnal tidal cycles;

1536-601: The British East India Company include "Bhullooah" and "Bulloah" though these were less consistent with the Bengali pronunciation and spelling. When the district was ruled by the Mughal Empire , it was known by its Persian variant which was Bhalwa ( بھلوا ). According to local Hindu mythology, the etymology of Bhulua is related to an incident experienced by Adi Sura's ninth son, Bishwambhar Sur, who had passed through

1600-635: The Dakatia through Ramganj , Sonaimuri and Chowmuhani , to divert water flow to the junction of the Meghna River and Feni River . After its excavation, locals began calling it "Noakhali" (a new small canal) and a town with this name emerged around it in Sudharam. Prior to changing its name to Noakhali District in 1868, the district was formerly referred to as the District of Bhulua ( ভুলুয়া ). Former spellings by

1664-529: The "chars". The district of Noakhali has actually gained more than 73 km (28 sq mi) of land in the past fifty years. In addition to the Meghna, the district is home to other rivers such as the Feni River and Banmi as well as the Noakhali, Mahendra, Dakatia, Chandraganj canals. Noakhali has a tropical climate and has significant rainfall in most months of the year, with a short dry season. In Noakhali,

1728-521: The 20th century, Mukarrim Billah Chowdhury wrote Noakhalir Itihas , an important work relating to the history of Noakhali . In the medieval period, some local Bengalis were also writing in the Persian and Arabic languages. Notable examples include Muhammad Habibur Rahman, Muhammad Musa, and the Persian-language poets Mawlana Nuri and Wazir Ali. The intense building of mosques that took place during

1792-461: The Feni subdivision remained how it was. In 1984, the District of Noakhali was further divided into three districts for administrative convenience; Noakhali District, Lakshmipur and Feni . The people of Noakhali play a vital role in Bangladesh's economy, especially in the remittance sector. Agriculture plays a vital role in the regional economy. 30% of the regional GDP comes from agriculture with 45% of

1856-731: The Ilisha port, but during monsoon, heavy coastal ships like M.V Parijaat and Sea-tricks are the only means of crossing Meghna. The condition of internal travels is very good. Road transportation is available between the sub-districts. Sea-truck is used for travelling Monpura sub-district. The district is divided into four parliamentary constituencies. In the 2018 general election , the Awami League won all four seats. [REDACTED] Media related to Bhola District at Wikimedia Commons Noakhali District Noakhali ( Bengali : নোয়াখালী ), historically known as Bhulua ( Bengali : ভুলুয়া ),

1920-545: The Sultanate era indicates the rapidity with which the locals converted to Islam. Today, mosques are present in every Muslim-inhabited village. Bengali mosques are normally covered with several small domes and curved brick roofs decorated with terracotta . Ponds are often located beside a mosque. Major archeological works in the district include the 18th-century mosques of Bajra and Ramadan Mia . The Rajganj Mia Bari in Begumganj

1984-490: The average annual temperature is 25.6 °C (78.1 °F) and the average annual rain fall is about 3,302 mm (130.0 in). With an average temperature of 45.6 °C (114.1 °F), May is the warmest month. At 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) on average, January is the coldest month of the year. The driest month is January with 8 mm (0.31 in) of precipitation. In July, the rainfall reaches its peak, with an average of 671 mm (26.4 in). Flora Noakhali

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2048-595: The center of the Bengal-backed domain of Jagat Manikya . The Peasants Movement against the king of Tripura in 1764, which originally formed under the leadership of Shamsher Gazi . It came under the rule of East India Company in 1765 and was established as Tippera district (also known as Chakla Roshanbad ) in 1790. Later, it was reorganized in three phases into six districts. The Division will be subdivided into six districts (zilas) and thence into 59 sub-districts ( upazilas ). The six districts listed below comprise

2112-685: The collapse of the Sultanate, Bhulua was aligned with the Baro-Bhuyan rulers. During their suppression of the Baro Bhuiyan insurgency, the Mughals under Sarhad Khan conquered Bhulua, bringing it under Mughal Empire . It became part of the Sarkar of Sonargaon . They successfully defended it against Magh raids, and ruled it until 1762 when the East India Company took control of Bengal. The Noakhali District

2176-425: The district although their number is gradually decreasing: jackal ( Canis aureus ), fox ( Vulpes bengalensis ), large Indian civet or bagdas ( Viverra zibetha ), otter or uud ( Lutra lutra ), Irrawaddy, kath biral ( Callosciuruspy gerythrus ), Bengal mongoose or beji ( Herpestes edwards ), different kinds of rats and several species of bats. Buffalo is found in char and on Hatia island. The vast offshore areas and

2240-448: The district and grow almost lie forests. Coconuts are grown abundantly throughout the district. Toddy palms or tal ( Borassus flabellifer ) and date palms or khejur are also very common. Date palm is a valuable tree. The juice is extracted and made into gurr, the leaves are made into mat. Tal wood is used for posts of houses and other building purposes. Its leaves are used for making handmade mats and large hand fans. Betel nut and coconut are

2304-486: The district in abundance. Created mangrove forests in Nijhum Dwip are the habitat of about 5,000 cheetral or spotted deer. This island has been declared as a unique eco-tourist spot for its ideal natural setup with rich bio-diversification factors and its perennial mangrove forest with wild animals like spotted deer, wild boar and rhesus macaque and for the ideal habitat for fish resources. The official language of Noakhali

2368-1151: The district. The list of the varieties is too long to include here. Although Noakhali is coastal district, most of the fish supply comes from ponds and tanks, canals and low-lying areas inundated by rain water, popular varieties include: the carp tribe ( Cyprinidoes ), ruhi ( Labeo rohita ), katla ( Catla catla ), mrigel ( Cirrhinus mrigala ) and kalabaush ( labeo calbasu ), airh ( Sperata aor ), pangas ( Pangasius pangasius ), tengra ( Mystus vittatus ) of several types, magur ( Clarias batrschus ), singi ( Saccobranchus fossilis ) and koi ( Mystus vittatus ) are considered to be delicious, shoul ( Channa striatus ), boal ( Wallago attu ), gozar ( Channa marulius ), chitol ( Chitala chitala ), foli ( Notopterus notopterus ) and pabda ( Ompok pabda ) are available in abundance. Hilsa ( Tenualosa ilisha ), baila ( Awaous guamensis ), bhetki ( Lates calcarifer ), bata ( Labeo bata ), and loitta fish are also available in abundance. Prawn, crayfish ( icha ) and crabs are also found. Tilapia, Muralla, Punti, Khoksha, Kajuli, Kakila, Khailsha, Bain and Chela are small fish like Mola, Kachki are found all over

2432-599: The east, and by Patuakhali District and the Tetulia river to the west. About 400 million cubic feet (11 million cubic metres ) natural gas has been found at Kachia in Bhola which is being used to run a power station. The previous name of Bhola district is Ashutosh. J. C. Jack stated in his "Bakerganj Gazetier" that the island started creating in 1235 and cultivation in this area started in 1300. In 1500, Portuguese and Mog pirates established their bases on this island. The Arakan and Mog pirates established their bases in

2496-535: The education system in this district is commendable. But it is necessary to look back at what the education system was like before. At the beginning of the Mughal and British rule , the education system was generally dependent on ‘tol’ schools and maktabs. These taught Arabic, Persian and Sanskrit. However, the education system gradually improved and the Minor School was established. There was only one English high school in

2560-662: The emerging islands of the Noakhali district have become potential places for raising buffalo. Almost all varieties of birds that are seen throughout Bangladesh are also commonly seen in Noakhali. Raptors include: white-rumped vulture ( Gyps bengalensis ), lanner falcon or baj ( Falco biarmicus ), marsh harrier or gochila ( Circus aeruginesus ), pariah cheel ( Milvus migyans lineatas ), several species of stork like pond heron or kani boga ( Ardeola greyii ), cattle egret or go boga ( Babulcus ibis ) and black bittern or kala boga ( Dupeter plovicollis ), crows ( Corvus splendens ) and kingfisher ( Alcedo atthis ), etc. Ducks are represented by

2624-420: The following upazilas: According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh , Bhola District had 449,057 households and a population of 1,932,518 with an average 4.27 people per household. Among the population, 427,671 (22.13%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. The population density was 568 people per km . Bhola District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 67.30%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and

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2688-429: The island is keora, also known as kerfa, which has fast growing roots holding the sandy land. The tree occurs on newly accreted soil in moderately to strongly saline areas and is considered as a pioneer species in ecological succession. Fauna Owing to the absence of organized forest and other natural conditions, no large or medium-sized carnivores are seen in the district. However, the following mammals have still seen

2752-417: The next decade. The total number of schools was 2775 in the year 1895. At that time, some changes in education policy closed many schools, so the number of schools dropped to 1330 in the year of 1898. The number of students in this district was more than 12,000 in the year. Let's talk about high schools. In Noakhali, there were only five English high schools in 1905. Among them were Noakhali Zilla School , which

2816-411: The north-western portion (37.6%) of the present Chittagong Division , while the remaining five districts (zilas) comprise the south-eastern portion (62.4%) being separated by the lower (or Bangladeshi) stretch of the Feni River . The division would have a population of 16,918,446. 16,008,777 (94.62%) are Muslims , 899,286 (5.32%) Hindus . Bhola District Bhola District ( Bengali : ভোলা )

2880-473: The population employed in the sector . Employment in the fishing industry is also dominant in the poorer sectors of the population. Annually, 15%–20% of labor is involved in this sector (boating, fishing, drying, net and boat making and repairing, transporting fish from one location to other). Poorer communities are involved in crop production during the winter but in other periods they are involved in fishing, either working for themselves or selling their labour to

2944-1065: The population. In 2011, Muslims were 95.43% of the population while Hindus were 4.52%. There is a small population of 900 Catholics mainly in Noakhali Sadar upazila dating to the Portugese influence over Bengal and some 800 Buddhists in Noakhali city along with Sonaimuri and Senbagh upazilas. School attendance rate is 74.40% for the five to 24 years age group. In Noakhali there are 1,243 Primary Schools (Government: 776, Non-government: 329, Community: 76, Satellite: 62), 289 High Schools, 161 Madrashas (Senior Madrasha: 30, Dakhil and Alim Madrasha: 131), five Technical Institutions (Youth Training Center: two, PTI: one Technical School and College: two, 35 Colleges (Government: eight, Private: 27), one Medical Assistant Training School (MATS), one Agricultural Training Institute, one Government Medical College, one Homeopathic Medical College, one Textile Engineering College and one Science and Technology University. The quality of

3008-471: The principal genres and Muhammad Qasim of Jogdia being a prominent 18th-century poet. Shaykh Basania of Asadia composed the Chowdhurir Larai , a ballad written in the local dialect Noakhailla dealing with a historic battle fought by Zamindar Raj Chandra Chowdhury of Babupur. The work inspired other authors such as Yaqub Ali, Balak Faqir, Muhammad Farid and Muhammad Yunus who wrote their own adaptations. In

3072-486: The region during his travels. Sur rested in the area and had a dream in which he saw that Varahi would make him the sovereign of this territory with the condition that Sur worships her. On a cloudy day in 1203 CE, Sur built an altar for Varahi and sacrificed a goat. When the clouds moved away, Sur realized that he had sacrificed the goat to the west, which was not acceptable in Hinduism. As a result, he screamed bhul hua (it

3136-483: The region. Nowka Bais is a common traditional rowing competition during the monsoon season when rivers are filled up, and much of the land is under water. Fighting sports include Kabaddi , Latim and Lathi khela . According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh , Noakhali District had 776,070 households and a population of 3,625,442 with an average 4.62 people per household. Among the population, 823,404 (22.71%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. The population density

3200-745: The sea and rivers and paddy fields in the rainy season. Fishes like ruhi, katla, mrigel, kala baush , koi, grass carp, silver carp, talapia, nilotica, and different species of local deshi fishes have also been introduced for commercial pisciculture (fish farming) in ponds and water lands. Timber and forest trees are grown in this district including koroi, sheel koroi, garjan, jarul, shimul , mahogany, and bamboo. Noakhali District consists of nine upazilas, eight municipalities, 72 wards, 153 mahallas, 91 unions, 882 mouzas and 967 villages. The district's administrative headquarters are located in Noakhali Municipality encompassing Maijdee , which

3264-551: The southern part of Shahbajpur also. Shahbajpur was a part of Bakerganj district till 1822. At the beginning of 19th century, it became difficult to connect to the southern Shahjadpur from the district headquarter due to the expansion of Meghna River . Government then decided to include south Shahbajpur and Hatia in Noakhali District . Bhola was included in Noakhali till 1869. In 1869, it was included in Barisal District as

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3328-467: The tidal fluctuations vary depending on seasons, and are most pronounced during the monsoon season. On three sides of Noakhali an alluvial plain that is inundated annually and fertilised by silt deposits from the Meghna estuary. The swift currents that course down from the Himalayas carry rich fertile silt. When it reaches the Bay of Bengal the silt settles along the coast gradually forming new land called

3392-434: The total 544,943 holdings of the district 65.37% of the holdings are farms that produce varieties of crops, namely: local and hybrid rice, wheat, vegetables, spices, cash crops, pulses, betel leaves, boro and Aman paddy, peanut, varieties of pulses, chili, sugarcane, potato, and others. Various fruits like mango, banana, jack fruit, papaya, litchi, palm coconut, and betel nut are grown. Fish of different varieties are found in

3456-409: The town of Noakhali (নোয়াখালী), which was the former headquarters of the old district. It is a compound of two words; Noa (meaning new in Bengali ) and Khali (a diminutive of Bengali word khal meaning canal). The history behind its naming is traced back to a canal that was dug in the 1660s in response to devastating floods which had affected the area's agricultural activities. The canal ran from

3520-462: The town vanished in the river-bed in 1951, as a result of the Meghna River erosion. A new headquarters for the Noakhali District was then established at Maijdee. The undivided Comilla district region was once under ancient Gangaridai , Samatata and Pundra Kingdom of Bengal . The region came under the control of Gauda Kingdom after the fall of Gupta rule in 6th century. Lalmai Mainamati

3584-491: The year of 1857. There were 69 students. In the next four years, the number of students stood at 71. But in the year 1871, the students' number reach number at 596, as well as the number of government and aided schools reached 26. In the survey of 1872, there were 74.66% of the Muslim population but their literacy rate was only 20% of the total population at that time. However, the literacy rate of Muslims increased very significantly in

3648-519: The year of 1914, there were 5 more high schools were established in this district. They are Arun Chandra High School which was founded by the Bhulua Zamindar called Arun Chandra Singh Bahadur, Rajganj Union High School which was founded by Syed Sultan Alam Chowdhury and Rajgonj Banik family, Noakhali Ahmadiya High School, Begumganj High School and Khilpara High School which was situated at Ramganj Police Station. Noakhali Government Girls' High School

3712-405: Was 984 people per km . Noakhali District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 75.52%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 1094 females per 1,000 males. Approximately, 18.00% of the population lived in urban areas. The ethnic population was 1,004. Islam is the largest religion, with nearly 96% of the population. Hinduism is the largest minority religion, with over 4% of

3776-410: Was established in 1850 and was included as a Zilla School in 1853, Feni High School ( now Feni Government Pilot High School ) which was established in 1886, Lakshmipur High School (now Lakshmipur Adarsha Samad Government High School ) which was established in 1889, Sandwip Kargil High School now Kargil Government High School (1902). Since then, educational institutes have increased a lot until 1950. In

3840-527: Was established in 1868 as a renaming of the Bhulua district, which the British founded on 29 March 1822. It headquarters was in the town of Noakhali until the town vanished in the river-bed in 1951, as a result of the Meghna River erosion. A new headquarters for the Noakhali District was then established at Maijdee . In 1964, the Sadar subdivision was divided into two sub-divisions; Noakhali Sadar and Lakshmipur though

3904-403: Was established in 1934 by Uma Devi. The number of high schools reached around 60 in the middle of the twentieth century. However, there was no other college besides Feni Government College , which was founded in 1922. So Chowmuhani College was established in 1943, laying the foundation by Dr. Magnad Saha. This college is now known as Chowmuhani Government S.A College . SA College was named after

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3968-517: Was founded in the 13th century, and ruled over the region until the 16th century. After the invasion of Muslims in eastern Bengal, Bhulua became a vassal of the Bengal Sultanate , and was continually on the border between the Bengal Sultanate, Tripura and Arakan . During this time, many Muslim pirs arrived in the region and the Bhulua kings employed Muslims in many administrative posts. After

4032-399: Was ruled by Khadga dynasty (seventh century to early eighth century AD), Deva dynasty (eighth century AD) and Chandra dynasty (during tenth and mid-eleventh century AD). After the reign of Chandras , the region was ruled by Hindu Varman , Sena and Deva dynasty in the early mediaeval period. Later the region was joined with Twipra Kingdom in the mediaeval period. In 1732, it became

4096-446: Was wrong), from which the name Bhulua was said to have come from. Noakhali is situated on relatively young alluvial deposits, therefore its human history dates from a more recent time than other parts of Bengal. It was in ancient days under the rule of Samatata, Pundra and Harikela Kingdom of ancient Bengal. In the early mediaeval period, the region was under the reign of Khadga , Chandra , Sena and Deva dynasty . The Bhulua Kingdom

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