world.wikisort.org - BangladeshChittagong District, renamed the Chattogram District,[2] is a district located in the south-eastern region of Bangladesh. It is a part of the Chattogram Division. The port city of Chattogram, which is the second largest city in Bangladesh, is located within this district.
District of Bangladesh in Chattogram Division
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District of Bangladesh in Chittagong Division
Chittagong District
চট্টগ্রাম জেলা |
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Chattogram District |
Clockwise from top-left: View of Agrabad, Anderkilla Shahi Jame Mosque, Mahamaya Lake, Port of Chittagong, Chandranath Temple at Sitakunda |
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 Expandable map of Chittagong District |
Coordinates: 22.3375°N 91.8389°E / 22.3375; 91.8389 |
Country | Bangladesh |
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Division | Chittagong Division |
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Seat | Chittagong |
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• Divisional Commissioner | Md. Kamrul Hasan |
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• District Council Chairman | Muhammad Abdus Salam |
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• Chief Executive Officer | Khondokar Zohirul Islam |
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• Total | 5,282.92 km2 (2,039.75 sq mi) |
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• Rank | 2 |
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• Total | 7,616,352 |
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• Rank | 2 |
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• Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
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• Total | 73.2% |
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Time zone | UTC+06:00 (BST) |
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HDI (2019) | 0.654[1] medium · 3rd of 20 |
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Website | chittagong.gov.bd |
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History
Main article: History of Chattogram
Because of the natural harbour, Chattogram had been an important location for trade, drawing Arab traders as early as the 9th century CE. The region fell under the rule of kings from Arakan in the 16th and 17th centuries, but later, the Mughal Army under Shaista Khan conquered Chattogram. During the 17th century, the region also faced a lot of attacks by Portuguese pirates. The Mughals established Chattogram as a district in 1666. Chattogram is the 2nd largest district in Bangladesh by population and area. The Chattogram Hill Tracts were separated from Chittagong in 1860. In 1947, Chattogram came under Pakistan and became part a district of East Pakistan. Port of Chattogram was a big spot for exports and imports of Pakistan. After the liberation of Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar District was separated in 1984.[3]
Administration
- Administrator of Zila Porishod: M A Salam[4]
- Deputy Commissioner (DC): Mohammad Elius Hossain [5]
Subdivisions
There are 15 upazilas[6] and 31 thanas[7] within Chattogram District. There are 16 Thanas for the Chattogram Metropolitan Police covered area including the Karnaphuli Upazila, 2 for Mirsharai Upazila, and 1 for each of the remaining 13 upazilas.
The upazilas are:
The thanas for the Chattogram Metropolitan Police covered area are:
The thanas for the Mirsharai Upazila are:
- Jorargonj Thana
- Mirsharai Thana
Demographics
Historical populationYear | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1974 | 3,506,150 | — |
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1981 | 4,465,158 | +3.51% |
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1991 | 5,296,127 | +1.72% |
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2001 | 6,612,140 | +2.24% |
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2011 | 7,616,352 | +1.42% |
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Sources:[9] |
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Chittagong District had a population of 7,616,352, of which 3,838,854 were males and 3,777,498 females. Rural population was 4,463,723 (58.61%) while the urban population was 3,152,629 (41.39%). Chittagong district had a literacy rate of 58.91% for the population 7 years and above: 61.13% for males and 56.56% for females.[9]
Religion
Religions in Chittagong District (2011)[9] |
Religion |
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Percent |
Muslims |
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86.90% |
Hindus |
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11.31% |
Buddhists |
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1.59% |
Other or not stated |
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0.20% |
Religion in present-day Chittagong district[lower-alpha 1]
Religion |
Population (1941)[10]: 102–103 |
Percentage (1941) |
Population (2011)[9] |
Percentage (2011) |
Islam  |
1,402,130 |
72.49% |
6,618,657 |
86.90% |
Hinduism  |
470,026 |
24.30% |
861,494 |
11.31% |
Buddhism  |
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121,169 |
1.59% |
Others [lower-alpha 2] |
62,212 |
3.22% |
15,032 |
0.20% |
Total Population |
1,934,368 |
100% |
7,616,352 |
100% |
Chittagong is multi-religious. Muslims are in majority with 86.90%, while Hindus and Buddhists are 11.31% and 1.59% respectively. Chittagong has the largest population of Hindus of any district in Bangladesh. Most of the Buddhists are Baruas and their population is decreasing with emigration, while Muslims and Hindus are both increasing in numbers, with Hindus growing more slowly.
Chittagong District has 13,148 mosques, 1025 Hindu temples, 535 Buddhist temples and 192 churches. Fakira Mosque in Hathazari, Musa Khan Mosque, Hafez Para Jame Mosque in Putibila, LOHAGARA, Kura Katni Mosque, Hashimpur Kadam Rasool Mosque in Chandanaish, the 16th century Kala Mosques, Chhuti Khan Mosque, Kadam Mobara Mosque, Andar Killah Mosque, Bakshi Hamid Mosque of Bashkhali, and East Gomdandi Chowdhury Para Old Mosque of Boalkhali are famous mosques in Chittagong. Also Badar Awlia Dargah is a tomb in Chittagong.[11]
The ethnic population is 32,165, consisting mainly of Tripuris and Chakmas.
Education
Colleges
- Kulgaon City Corporation College
- Gachbaria Govt. College
- Patiya Govt. College
- Chittagong Cantonment Public College
- Chittagong College
- Satbaria Oli Ahmad Bir Bikram College
- Anowara Govt. College
- Govt. Hazi Mohammad Mohsin College
- Govt. City College
- Govt. Commerce College
- Nasirabad Govt. Woman College
- Faujdarhat Cadet College
- Chittagong Polytechnic Institute
- Chittagong Mohila Polytechnic Institute
- Halishahar Cantonment Public School and College
- Chunati Government Girls College, LOHAGARA
Universities
- Chittagong University
- Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology
- BGC Trust University Bangladesh
- International Islamic University Chittagong
- East Delta University
- Premier University, Chittagong
- Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
- Chittagong Medical University
- University of Science and Technology, Chittagong
- University of Creative Technology, Chittagong
- Southern University Bangladesh
Medical colleges
- Chittagong Medical College
- BGC Trust Medical College, Chandanaish
- CHİTTAGONG DENTAL COLLEGE
Language and Culture
Chittagong's official language is Bangla but they have their own language which is called Chittagonian language. This language is distinct from Bangla.[12] It has its own grammar, phonology and vocabulary.
Notable people
See also
Notes
- Sadar subdivision of Chittagong district and Sandwip thana of Noakhali district
- Including Jainism, Christianity, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Ad-Dharmis, or not stated
References
External links
Chittagong related topics |
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History |
- History of Chittagong
- History of Bangladesh
- History of Bengal
- Maritime silk route
- Southeastern Silk Road
- Indian Ocean trade
- Samatata
- Harikela
- Kamarupa
- Sena dynasty
- Bengal Sultanate
- Kingdom of Mrauk U
- Mughal Empire
- Portuguese settlement in Chittagong
- British Raj
- Chittagong armoury raid
- East Bengal
- Partition of India
- East Pakistan
- Bangladesh Liberation War
- Chittagong Hill Tracts conflict
- 1997 Chittagong earthquake
- 10-Truck Arms and Ammunition Haul in Chittagong
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Government and localities | |
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Attractions |
- Baitul Falah
- Batali Hill
- Cheragee Pahar Circle
- Commonwealth War Cemetery
- Ethnological Museum of Chittagong
- Foy's Lake
- Patenga beach
- Wali Khan Mosque
- Cox's Bazar
- Chittagong Hill Tracts
- Shrine of Bayazid Bostami
- Chatteshwari Temple
- Shah Amanat Bridge
- Botanical Garden and Eco-Park, Sitakunda
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Economy and Transport |
- Economy of Chittagong
- Chittagong Stock Exchange
- Port of Chittagong
- Chittagong Export Processing Zone
- Karnaphuli Export Processing Zone
- Chittagong Tea Auction
- Karnaphuli Paper Mills
- World Trade Center Chittagong
- Chittagong Circular Railway
- Chittagong Ship Breaking Yard
- Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation
- Bangladesh Railway
- Pragoti Industries
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines
- Rupali Bank
- Bangladesh Bank
- Auto rickshaw
- Cycle rickshaw
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Education |
- Bangladesh Military Academy
- Mercantile Marine Academy (Chittagong)
- Bangladesh Marine Fisheries Academy
- University of Chittagong
- Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology
- Premier University, Chittagong
- Chittagong Education Board
- Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
- University of Science & Technology Chittagong
- International Islamic University, Chittagong
- Chittagong Medical College
- Asian University for Women
- East Delta University
- Southern University, Bangladesh
- Port City International University
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Culture and sports |
- Boli Khela
- Eid ul-Fitr
- Eid ul-Adha
- Durga Puja
- Independence Day
- Mezban
- Pohela Baisakh
- Victory Day
- Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium
- Abahani Limited
- Chittagong Kings
- Chittagong Division cricket team
- MA Aziz Stadium
- Mohammedan Sporting Club
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Other topics |
- Banshkhali power plant movement
- List of cities in Bangladesh
- List of colleges in Chittagong
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Category
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Authority control  |
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General | |
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National libraries | |
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Other | |
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На других языках
[de] Chittagong (Distrikt)
Der Distrikt Chittagong (Bengalisch: চট্টগ্রাম জেলা, Caṭṭagrām jelā, Chottogram jela) ist ein Verwaltungsdistrikt im südöstlichen Bangladesch in der Division Chittagong. Der Distrikt hat 7.616.352 Einwohner (Volkszählung 2011) und ist damit der zweitgrößte Distrikt des Landes nach Einwohnerzahl hinter Dhaka.
- [en] Chittagong District
[ru] Читтагонг (округ)
Читтагонг (бенг. চট্টগ্রাম জেলা, англ. Chittagong District) — округ на востоке Бангладеш, в области Читтагонг. Образован в 1666 году. В 1984 году из части территории округа Читтагонг был образован новый округ Кокс-Базар. Административный центр — город Читтагонг. Площадь округа — 5283 км². По данным переписи 2001 года население округа составляло 6 545 078 человек. Уровень грамотности взрослого населения составлял 43,2 %, что соответствовало среднему уровню по Бангладеш (43,1 %). 83,92 % населения округа исповедовало ислам, 13,76 % — индуизм, 2,01 % — буддизм.
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