Bogra City of Bangladesh

SATHMATHA

Bogra city is one of the oldest towns in Northern Bangladesh. It is a centre of commerce and trade within the Bogra District and located under the Rajshahi Division. Bogra is sometimes described as the nerve centre of Northern Bangladesh. Amongst many notable activities, it has been hosting cricket test matches  in Shaheed Chandu Stadium.

Bogra town also has an importance in terms of transport in northern Bangladesh, as it's situated at the centre.

In addition to Mahasthangarh, landmarks in Bogra include the Bogra Nawab Bari museum and amusement park and the Akboria restaurant.

Former president of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Ziaur Rahman, as was Muhammad Ali Bogra a former Prime Minister of Pakisthan both were born in this district.

This district is famous for few foods as like as doi (sweet yoghurt), kotkotee (sweet pretzel), etc. It also famous for red chilies and potatoes.

The history says it was the oldest city of Bengal in the Great Emperor Ashoka's India. He conquered the Bengal (Bongo) and founded this old city called Pundra Bardhan. It was famously written in famous ancient travellers of that time.

An ancient engraved stone believed to be of Gupta era was discovered from the bank of a pond near Sura Masjid at Ghoraghat Upazila in Dinajpur in October 08.

In the Bangladesh Liberation War, the area witnessed a fierce battle - Battle of Bogra - between the allied troops of Mitro Bahini and Indian Army (together/combined) which defeated the Pakistan Army.

There are numerous educational institutes. Bogra Zilla School is the most famous among them. Bogra Zilla School is situated at the centrer of the Bogra town (Saathmathha). It was established back in 1853. The Government girls' high school is popularly known as Victoria Memorial(VM) girls high school. There are some English medium schools like Millennium Scholastic School, BIAM Laboratory school, etc. It has the biggest college in the north Bengle region named Government Azizul Haque College which is under the Nation university. A large medical college & hospital named Shaheed Ziaur Rahman medical college, equipped with adnavced facilities has been started ecently. For technical hands, nevertheless, there is a famous polytechnic institute.

Overview

The history of Bogra is very rich. In 4th century this bogura was under the Mourjo rulling. And it’s evidence has got. 11 km northern side from town Mohasthon Ghar, there discovered 7 epics. Gupto civilization came to this place after Mourjo civilizations. And just after came Shoshonanko civilizations then Horsho bordon, Joshu bordon, Pal, Modon, and Sen raj caste. Poundrobordon civilizations introduced during Gupto reign. As per historical Mohasthon Ghar is Pundro city and this city is oldest city. So from that history Bogra is very old city.

Acadamic Statistics

According to general information, Bogra has primary school-1836, high school-431, college-80, & Madrasha-287.

Rivers

Jamuna, Korotua, Nagar, Bengali are the local rivers in Bogra.

Places to See

Bogara has some visited places which are Kherua Mosque, Mohasthon Ghar, Guvindo Bhita Temple, Ramu bhihar, Shah Sultan Bulkhi Maheswary Grave yard, Nawab Bari, Karu Palli & many more .
Famous Personnel Former President Ziaur Rahman, former President Muhammad Ali, Artist Aminul Karim Dulal, Singer Anjuman Ara Begum and many more are the great parsonage in Bogra.