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Kurigram, Rangpur

In Bengali, kuri means twenty, and gram means village. It is said that Maharaja Bishwa Singh granted twenty Hindu fisherman families high-class recognition and sent them to a village to reign. Thus, the land is called Kurigram and, over time, people of different culture and ethnicity formed a new and diverse culture in the area.

Kurigram area is an administrative area of the Rangpur Division located at the northwest of Bangladesh. It is bounded by West Bengal of India in the north, Jamalpur and Gaibandha in the south, Assam of India in the east and Rangpur and Lalmonirhat in the west. The district has a land area of 2,255.29 square kilometers and the population is over 23 million.

The current administrative Kurigram district has 9 upazilas, 11 thanas, 3 pourashavas, 72 unions, 6,301 mouzas, and 1,585 villages. Kurigram also has 16 rivers, including Brahmaputra, Jamuna, Dharla, and Teesta. And because of its geographical location, the temperature of Kurigram remains higher in the summer and lower in the winter.

The economy of Kurigram is dependent on agriculture, which is over 70%. It is also religiously diverse and has many mosques, temples, and churches. The best way to communicate in and out of the district is by buses and trains. However, some areas can only be accessed by smaller vehicles and boats.

Kurigram is also famous for its rich history and as a birthplace of many notable people. The famous war heroine Taramon Bibi, and poet/writer Sayed Shamsul Haque are also from the area.

It has many historical architects and landmarks, such as the house of Taramon Bibi, Chandamari Masjid, Kurigram Rajbari, Ulipur Munshibari Palace, Rajarhat Shahi Jame Masjid, etc. There are also many parks and other recreational facilities. Despite all the development, Kurigram still suffers from a higher rate of poverty and heavy floods.

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City Insights

Kurigram is one of the northern districts in Bangladesh.
The house of 1971 Liberation War heroine Taramon Bibi is also located in Kurigram.
The roads connecting the district to other locations of the country make trade and business more convenient.
Kurigram has many historical landmarks, and people of different cultures and religions also live here together.
The main economic source of the people here is agriculture.

Known Landmarks

  • Kurigram Polytechnic Institute

  • Kurigram Stadium

  • Rajarhat Shahi Jame Masjid

  • Shaheed Mukti-Joddha Srity Folok

Connectivity

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Bus Routes

Kurigram - Chilmari
Kurigram - Ulipur
Kurigram - Rajarhat
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Nearest Train Stations

Kurigram Railway Station
Panchpir Railway Station
Ulipur Railway Station
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New Developments

The new development projects in the district involve developing land areas and roads.
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What’s great here?

The highways connect Kurigram to all other parts of Bangladesh.
People can also travel there by train from various parts of the country.
The town area of the district offers a comparatively better lifestyle.
It has many remarkable locations and tourist spots.
Severe crime rate is pretty low in Kurigram.
With its beautiful landscape and greenery, Kurigram offers a beautiful living environment.
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What needs attention?

Roads get damaged and broken by flood water, which causes suffering for residents and businesses.
Kurigram is mostly a rural area with not enough modern facilities yet.
A big part of the population lives below the property line.
Land disputes, petty crimes, and other crimes are quite common in the area.
Most of the lands of the district gets flooded by river water during rainy seasons, which damages homes, crops and the environmental conditions.

Neighbourhood Rating

3.9

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Safety & Security4.1 out of 5
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Environment3.7 out of 5

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