1. Introduction: Habiganj is a district in the north-eastern part of Bangladesh. It is under Sylhet Division. Habiganj

is the historical place where the Mukti Bahini started their first guerrilla movement against aggressor Pakistani Army.

It is also the place full of memory of Syed Nasir Uddin(R), an associate of Hazrath Shah Jalal (R) the great saint of

Bengal. Historically, Habibganj was a bazaar or ganj beside the river Khowai established by Syed Habib Ullah, the

son of Syed Hadaiet Ullah. With the passage of time, Habibganj turned into Habiganj. During the British Raj, Habiganj

was established as a Thana (police precinct) in 1790, under Dhaka district (1779–1793). Until 1896, Habiganj's

administrative center was in Court Andar, Laskarpur. On 12 September 1874 it came under Sylhet district (part

of Assam). Habiganj was declared as subdivision in 1867. On 7 April 1893, according to the Notification no. 273 of

Assam Provincial Government, Habiganj Thana (Administrative unit) was established. Habiganj was rejoined with

East-Bengal (now Bangladesh) in 1911. Then the Office of the Circle Officer (Development) was established in 1960.

Finally on 1 March 1984 Habiganj was established as a District.

2. Location: Habiganj is under Sylhet Division and is the gateway of Sylhet division. It is located between 23057'' to 24042'' latitude and 91010'' to 91040''E longitude with an area of 2,637 km2. It is bounded by Sunamganj and Sylhet districts to the north, Tripura state of India and Maulvibazar district to the east. Balaganj upazila of Sylhet to the North-east, Brahmanbaria and Kishoreganj districts to the west. This part of Bangladesh is characterized by alluvial plains which is dissected by various connecting rivers, streams and lakes.

3. Administrative Background: Habiganj was established in 1790 as a thana, under Dhaka district. Until 1896, Habiganj's administrative center was in Laskarpur. On 12 September, 1874, it came under Sylhet district (part of Assam). Habiganj was declared as subdivision in 1867 and was formed as subdivision in 1878. On 7 April, according to the Notification no. 273 of Assam Provincial Government, Habjiganj thana (Administrative unit) was established. Habiganj was merged with East-Bengal (now Bangladesh) in 1911. The office of the Circle officer (development) was established in 1960. Finally on 1 March, 1984 Habiganj was upgraded as a district. Habiganj District comprises eight Upazilas (sub-districts) and one thana (Police station). They are:

Ajmiriganj

Baniachang

Bahubal

Chunarughat

Habiganj Sadar

Lakhai

Madhabpur

Nabiganj.

4. Snapshot: The snapshots of the Habjiganj District are shown below with a table:

Subject Unit Subject UnitArea 2636 . 58 km2 Forest 11,644 heactares

Population 18,30,554 people ( according to the

latest census,

Rivers Kusiyara , Khoyai , Sutam , Ratna , Sutki , Sonai , Karangi , Jhinri , Bheramohana , Barak ,

Bijana, etc.

Subject Unit Subject Unitcontaining ) : male-

9,26,531 , and female-9,04,022

Population density

693 people per km2 Tourist Attractions

Teliyapara tea garden, Kalengam Sanctuary , Sahajibajara rubber plantation, Sipahasalara Syed Nasir Uddin ( rah ) of the shrine, The Phateha Gazi ( rah ) of the shrine , Uchail - Sankarapasa Shahi Mosque ( 1493 - 1511), Satchari Reserved forest, etc.

Literacy rate 45% Main tribes Bauri, Saotal, Munda, Uria, Monipuri, Tripura, Rajbonshi, Bhojpuri etc.

Number of families

3,21,900 Natural Resources

Natural gas , Silica sand , Sand etc.

Landless 3% Educational institutions

Colleges - 16Technical School and College - 1 Schools - 119 Primary education institution - 1443Madrasah - 52

Upazilas 8 Admission Rate

95%

Municipalities 6 Total Crop Land

95300 hectares

Union Parishad

77 Actual Food Production

5,44,208 ton

Arable Land 1,54,953 hectares Gas field 3

5. Agriculture:

6. Demography: As per district administration report[1] the total population is 1,830,554 of 926,531 male and

904,022 female (50.6% male and 49.4% female). Category by religion 80.23% Muslim, 19.12% Hindu,

0.05% Buddhist, 0.13% Christian and 0.47% others. Life Expectancy: 56 years both male and female. Age

Breakdown: 42% (under 15); 26% (15-29); 16% (30-44); 9% (45-59); 5% (60 and 60+); and 2% (not known). Birth

Rate: 33.0 per 1,000. Death Rate: 11.4 per 1,000. Population growth rate: 21.6 per 1,000. Infant Mortality Rate: 98.0

per 1,000 live births.

Over 98% of the population are Bengalis while the remainder are Biharis, Khasia, Manipuri and Tripuri people.

The Twipra or Tipperah are the original inhabitants of the state of Tripura. The Royal family of the Debbarma ruled

the state of Tripura for more than 2,000 years till the kingdom was joined with the India in 1949.

The Manipuri's original homeland is Manipur, once a sovereign state and now the north-eastern state of India. In the

early days, Manipur had different names such as Kangleipak, Kangkleipang, Kanglei, Meitrabak, and Mekhali and the

Manipuri were known as Meitei. During the reign of Maharaj Garibniwaz (1709–1748), Manipuris arrived here.

The Khasia is a Mongolite ethnic group. The Khasi descended to the Khasia hills and Jaintia hills from Cherapunji

and Shilong regions. They migrated to Habiganj from Assam where they came about 500 years ago, presumably

from Tibet, and now they form one of the ethnic minority communities in Habiganj

7. Economy: The economy of the Habiganj district can be discussed in light of 3 areas; workforce, economic resources and exports. The workforce distribution is given below in a table:

Sector Share (%)Agriculture 42.26Agricultural Laborer 20.55Wage Laborer 6.45Commerce 8.20Service 4.69Industry 1.70Fishing 2.73Others 13.42Total 100

The major economic resources are discussed below:

Main crops: Paddy, Tea, Wheat, Potato, Jute, Ground nut, Betel leaf and Oil seed.

Tea Gardens: 24 covering total area 15,703.24 hectare.

Rubber gardens: 3 Rupaichhara-Bahubal (1981). Half of this garden is situated in Habiganj and the rests are

in Shreemangal, total area 2,000 acres (8.1 km2). Shahjibazar-Chunarughat(1978) area 2,004 acres (8.11 km2),

Shatgaon Rubber garden (1971) area 200 acres (0.81 km2).

Main fruits: Mango, Jack fruit, Banana, Litchi, Coconut, Lemon, Pineapple and Black berry.

Fisheries and dairies: Dairy 148, Poultry 739 and Fishery 638.

Communication facilities: Roads (321 km pucca, 205 km semi-pucca and 1592 km muddy); Railways 107 km.

Traditional transport: Palanquin, Gaina boat and Bullock cart.

Factories: Textile mill, Umbrella factory, Flour mill, Rice mill, Ice factory, Soap factory, Dry fish processing

center, biscuit factory.

Cottage industries: Weaving, Bamboo work, Goldsmith, Blacksmith, Potteries, Tailoring and Welding.

Habjiganj exports many items abroad. The major export items are Paddy, Fish, Shrimp,

Frog-legs, Dry-fish, Tea, Betel-leaf, Dates, Molasses, Rubber, Bamboo, Natural gas, oil and Textile.

7. Minerals and Natural Resources: The major mineral resources of Habiganj are Natural gas, Silica

sand, and Mineral sand. There are also 3 Gas fields, which are Rashidpur gas field (1960), Bibiana gas field

(1998) and Habiganj gas field (1963. The approximate stock of these gas fields is 5.5 Trillion Cubic Feet.

Habiganj gas field lies in Madhabpur Upazila. This field was also discovered by Pakistan Shell Oil Company

in 1963. The structure measures 12x5 square km with a vertical closure of 300 m which has a roughly sub-

meridian axis tilted slightly eastward at the northern end. Total recoverable gas reserve of this field re-

estimated by Hydrocarbon Unit is 3,852.30 billion cubic feet (1.09085×1011 m3). Commercial gas production

from this field was commenced in 1968 and till 31 August 2006 total 1,364.474 billion cubic feet

(3.86376×1010 m3) or 35.42 percent of reserves has been recovered.

8. Industry: As a predominantly agricultural area, a wide range of products are produced in Habiganj. Textile and ceramic industries are the major establishment in Habiganj. In Bangladesh Small and Cottage

Industries Corporation (BSCIC) industrial area there are small textile factories, umbrella factories, flour mills, auto rice mills, ice factories, soap factories, dry fish processing center, biscuit factories, etc. the Madhabpur filter (one kind of water filtration unit) of this district is famous for its specially in water filtration.

9. Rivers: Habiganj, the down stream part of the country has been crisscrossed by many big and small rivers. Among them, the Khowai, the Ratna, the Shutki, the Korangi, the Jhingri etc. are remarkable for influencing over the lifestyle, culture and heritage of the people of this district. Geographically, the district town stands beside the river Khowai which originates from the eastern part of the Atharamura Hills of Tripura state of India. Flowing the west and the northward, the Khowai enters Bangladesh at Balla of Chunarughat upazila of this district.

10. Cultural organizations: Habiganj is famous for folk like Mahuya Sundari and Dhupar Path. There are several cultural organizations including 131 clubs, 10 public libraries, 5 private libraries, 12 theater groups, 6 literary socities, 7 women's societies, 13 cinema halls and 13 theaters. The Khowai theater and the Jibon Sanket Natyagosthi are two renowned theater organizations of this district. Besides, this district is a religiously diversified area having 1385 mosques, 176 temples, 2 churches and 46 tombs.

11. Ethnic minorities: Habiganj has a history and heritage of diversified indigenous cultures. The Monipuris, the Tripuras, the Khasias, the Banias, the Ralikhasias, teh Banarjees, the Urangs, the Janglis, the Telegus, and the Biharis have been living for hundreds of years in this district along with the Bengali communities. Most of the ethnic groups still maintain their own customers and speak their native languages. The peaceful coexistence of majority Bengalis and ethnic minorities reveals the social harmony of this district.

12. Life and Culture: Greater wideness of haors, glittering sunshine through greeneries of forests and tea gardens, murmuring flow of serpentine rivers have influenced over the current life and culture of the people of this district. Jatragaan, palagaan, sarigaan, panchali etc. snatch away the sleep of peasants and dark-glow tea workwomen. With the sanctified memories of spiritual leaders and darbishes, the district is very rich in spiritual songs. Mystic worshipper of the Almighty, Sheikh Bhanu Shah of Lakhai Upazila is very famous for his immortal folksongs that still murmurs in the heart of music lovers. Raas festivals of the Monipuris and year greeting festival of other ethnic groups have diversified the cultural heritages of this district.

13. Historical Figures:

Sheikh Bhanu :Sheik Bhanu is one of the most renowned mystic poet of Bangladesh. His spiritual songs like Nishite Jaiyo Fulo Bone is a famous one. He was born in Bhadikara under Lakhai Upazila.

Shah Syed Nasiruddin (13th century) Saint and Islamic preacher, was born in Baghdad. After Halaku Khan destroyed Baghdad, he left the city in search of livelihood and ultimately reached Delhi. Later, he participated in the sylhet expedition with commander Sikandar Khan and Hazrat shah jalal (R)and nominated Sipah Salar (armed forces chief) to lead the war.Syed Nasiruddin was a follower of the suhrawardia tariqa (order). There are many legends about his supernatural powers. At Shah Jalal's direction, accompanied by twelve saints, he attacked and defeated king Achak Narayan of Taraf and became administrator there & established capital at Lakserpur. His shrine is at Murabandh Taraf in habiganj.

Syed Sultan (1550-1648)- Poet of medieval Bangla literature, was born in Lakserpur. The name of his Pir was Syed Hasan. The poet himself later reached the status of a pir and had a disciple called Maktul Hussain, author of the poetical work. He wrote several books, including Nabi Bangsha (Family of the Prophet), Gyanprodip (Light of knowledge), Jnanchautisha, and Jaikum Rajar Ladai (Battle of King Jaikum).

Bipin Chandra Pal was born on 7 November 1858. He was one of the trinity of the three Extremist patriots of the Indian National Congress who had fought and sacrificed their lives during Indian independence movement in the first half of the twentieth century. Pal started the Bangla weekly Paridarshak in Sylhet (1886), worked as Assistant Editor of the Bengali Public Opinion (1882) and served the Lahore Tribune for a short time (1887). For some time he was the editor of The Democrat and The Independent. He published a biography (in Bangla) of Queen Victoria in 1887. Among his other books Indian Nationalism, Nationality and Empire, Swaraj and the Present Situation, The Basis of Social Reform, The Soul of India, The New Spirit and Studies in Hinduism are prominent.

Syed Mujtaba Ali (1904-1974): He was born in Karimganj in Sylhet district of Bengal Presidency (now in Assam). His paternal home is in Uttarpur

village under Bahubal upazila of Habiganj district. Ali passed the matriculation exam from Sylhet Government Pilot High School and intermediate exam

from Sylhet MC College. He went to Visva-Bharati University inSantiniketan and graduated in 1926. He was among the first graduates of the university.

He studied for a brief period in Aligarh Muslim University. Later, he moved to Kabul to work in the education department (1927–1929) as a professor.

From 1929 to 1932 he went to Germany with Wilhelm Humboldt scholarship and studied at the universities in Berlin and later in Bonn. He earned

a PhD fromUniversity of Bonn with a dissertation on comparative religious studies on Khojas in 1932.

In 1934-1935 he studied at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo. Subsequently, he taught at colleges in Baroda (1936–1944) and Bogura(1949). After a

brief stint at Calcutta University (1950), Mujtaba Ali became Secretary of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and editor of its Arabic

journal Thaqafatul Hind. From 1952 to 1956 he worked for All India Radio at New Delhi, Cuttack and Patna. He then joined the faculty of Visva-Bharati

University (1956–1964) as professor of German language and later of Islamic Culture.

besides these famous personalities, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Shah A M Kibria, Justice Syed A B Mahmud Husain,

Mahbubur Rob Sadi, Educationist Abdur Rashid Chowdhury, Vrindavan Chandra Das are other notable personalities who have been hailed from Habiganj.

The Habiganj in Liberation War

Habiganj District in the history of the gaurabojjbala . He was born in the district, the deputy - Lt. sarbadhinayaka . Proposed MA . The . Rob . Also in 1971 , the historic speech of Bangabandhu on March 7 responses were observed across the country that are affected habiganje in the air . The freedom struggle of the people of matrbhumike manase to start preparing . Amazon in Pakistan to receive training in core kedeta , bariya college students in the message of 10 March , biriyara S , D , and rakiba in their own name to assign to the 10 rifles came madhabapura . Some of the young brave defenders of the Amazon is to take the rifle training . The 6- March 8 ghatikaya Habiganj jayabanla leader Siraj Uddin greeter in the Amazon ran a red sun in the midst of a dark green texture with golden letters in all spheres of the national flag painted map kamandenta Manik Chowdhury M , N , at - Amazon 's home office in front of the former subdivision Amazon Mohammad Shahjahan 's Council convenor of the Bengali students and was hoisted .

Manik at a meeting of 18 March madhabapura inevitable war against the patriotic party hayora encourages the public . That day, he was transferred to the flag of Mohammad Ali Pathan . On March 19 , the first flag is madhabapura police jagadisapura J , C , High School . The flag was hoisted asada Maulana Ali M , p . We were present at the time of the three ( gilatali ) , Rafiq Uddin Ahmed ( banesbara ) , Abdul Matin ( belaghara ) , Dulal Chowdhury ( andiura ) , Mohammad Ali 's ( Krishna Nagar ) , Syed Kamal behind ( the leader nyapa mojaphphara khandura ) , Anwar Chowdhury ( karara ) Syed asaraphula the flowers Mia ( carabhanga ) , Syed Nurul Ameen ( belaghara ) , phiruja Shah

Mohammed Ali ( bieda Teacher jagadisapura J , C , high School ) and many more . 0 is the convenor Mohammad Ali pathanake sarbadaliya a council committee is madhabapura station . Member Secretary of Dulal Miah , a member Maulana Asad Ali M , P , sarindra Roy , Vinod modaka , golapha Khan , Abdul barika said . Send Mohammad Ali said , '' We sarbadaliya the Union 's Council was formed . The Union dharmaghara Tajul Islam , Abdur Noor , caumuhani Union Selim Chowdhury , Mannan Ali Ramadan , bahara Union Zia Uddin Kazi , Ramesh , and Professor Abdul Mannan , adaaira Union Rajendra Roy Chowdhury , the servant of the sunila .

15 June is a sbaraniya sanghathita operation . Sylhet - akhaura rail section . Pakistan army soldiers and other places with railway siletasaha astrasastra brought - were taken . Roads were way more risky , their food supply was in the way , so that they become desperate for a way to keep on track . The way to transport the troops in any way, so I do not want to destroy the whole relalaine praharaya employed in the East . Rail setugulote have their sarbaksanika pahara . In addition to the forces of the people of East Pakistan from the surrounding villages came to the railway bridge praharara . Praharaya was forced to get off , otherwise harsh punishment . He is attacked . The railway closed . Can fly bridge . Destroyed the train . Pakistani soldiers were lives . Esamasta operation was a hero muraseda leh . Syed Miah , Rafiqul Islam , Sultan miyasaha much of the support he had . The Pakistani military engine in the freight wagon calata car . It is not protected . It is on the ground to protect them . Independent radio stations broadcast in Bengali Bengali bangalira space '' , '' Pakistan is banlata . Bengali Pakistanis to evict you from the snare of the page you need , all the soldiers are released . 15 June sahaji Pakistani troops , causing the explosion near a railway bridge was destroyed by a train . The 150 Pakistani soldiers were removed from the headquarters of the National Army .

Teliyapara an important strategic position in the war , Major Khaled Musharraf was first realized . He had esthanati national recognition . April 4 against the military strategy of the policy setting meeting was held here . The meeting was divided into eleven sectors . On 4 April at Osmani Colonel ( later General Osmani ) teliyapara hedakoyartare came from Agartala .

Language and culture

Greater Sylhet, Habiganj district , but in almost eighty percent sileti language features that can be called . Note that , at almost eighty miles away from the city is located , and the distance between Habiganj district this is because of the style of some of the differences in the soil . However, in Habiganj , Sylhet District centuries mahakumarupe tatprasasanika house , but left their own language, he has taken it to the next language . It is particularly noted as a heritage language and gaurabamaya of Habiganj . I need to mention , the outer face of the language of the people of Habiganj is abaka . Despite the fact that the former has a greater Sylhet district of Habiganj sileti almost no features .

Note that in this context , on the one hand the greater Mymensingh district of Kishoreganj and Habiganj district netrakona . The two parsbei Habiganj district this haor and Haors great . Atitakale marines - Haor

and haorancale communication priority for the development of literature and culture section, Habiganj haorancale palagana journey , jarigana , kahinikabya , including the emergence and development of the film . REMINDER Mymensingh in this context . Basttatah Habiganj inaction and indifference of the rich in this region, many songs , songwriter , in turn rob people , including Mymensingh songwriter , including thirty- songwriter has been included .

It is established beyond doubt by the evidence of the historical airupa that , Habiganj language and gaurabamandita a traditional language . By analyzing the various aspects of linguistics Habiganj lokamukhe common language effortlessly to a formal grammar regional bhasarupe can be identified and pranthabhukta .

Habiganj cultural organizations -

01 . The Cultural Alliance , Habiganj .

0 comments . Room house , Habiganj .

03 . Cultural Council , Habiganj .

04 . Khoyai theater , Habiganj .

05 . Silpigosthi north , Habiganj .

06 . Surabitana arts academy , Habiganj .

07 . Life natyagosthi signals , Habiganj .

08 . Natyamela , Habiganj .

09 . Artist agency , Habiganj .

10 . National Council of Rabindra Sangeet Conference , Habiganj ( Chayanot ) .

11 . Nazrul Academy , Habiganj Branch .

Sports and Entertainment

Habiganj district krirangana

Habiganj district of a country , but a lot of glory bright krirangane history . The lack of infrastructure and financial patronage, but was unable to retain the glory . Kriranganera the heart of the district is working as a sports organization Habiganj district .

Habiganj Lawn Tennis Lawn Tennis Club portion of the tournament Award Ceremony

Past History

Football and was at one time Habiganj ethaletikse prosperity . There were several of the club . British and Pakistan period Mohan Garden Club and East Bengal and Mohammedan The Town Club was the palla . Calcutta and Dhaka League was part of Habiganj phutabalarara favors . Late in the game maulada Hossain is able to bring everyone's mind . 70 and 80 in the country, was the best defender in Habiganj moktara . He visited many countries on behalf of the national team . He is currently a member of Habiganj district of sports .

There are a lot of Habiganj ethaletikseo gaurabagatha . Many countries have achieved ethaleta srestatba . School football play of the Habiganj J , K , and H , K , High School West Pakistan gained glory of being champion . The school has yet to play at the top .

River - the river

Includes a significant number of Habiganj . Kusiyara , khoyai , sutam , ratna , sutaki , sonai , karangi , jhinri , bheramohana , Barak , etc. bijana . The ancient rivers . Here the river khoyai .

Khoyai a border river . The origin of the Indian state of Tripura atharomura mountainous regions of the

Habiganj district cunarughata balla through all the border points of entry . So be cunarughata north-east side of the flow . Baniyacam be Habiganj Sadar upazila and lakhai through the lakhai kalani the river has fallen . Habiganj Sadar west of the emkebemke kalanite has been flowing . Naditira 94 km in length . Sayestaganjera naditi to 70 meters wide . The maximum water depth of 6 meters . The basin area of 435 sq km .

Communication

Habiganj to cover:

The 175 km thekeduratbah

Contact ACTION

1. The road way

The. Railway

Natural resources

Mineral resources: natural gas, silica sand, mineral sands, 3 gas fields:

Gas fields: rasidapura gas fields (1960), bibiyana gas fields (1998) and Habiganj gas fields (1963). The estimated reserves of 5.5 trillion cubic feet of gas over the fields. Habiganj gas field is located in madhabapura. The field was discovered in 1963 by Pakistan Shell Oil Company.