What is Narsingdi District?

Information about Narsingdi District

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Narsingdi District

Narsingdi
Division_nameDhaka Division
Coordinates
Area1,140.76  km
Time zoneBST (UTC+6)
Population (1991)
 - Density
 - Literacy rate		1,891,281
 - 1,659/km
 - 29.57%
Website: Banglapedia Article
Maplink: Official Map of Narsingdi District


Narsingdi is a district in central Bangladesh. It is a part of the Dhaka Division, and is the only district in Bangladesh that does not depend solely on agriculture. The district is famous for its textile craft industry.

Subdivisions

There are six upazilas, or subdivisions, in the Narsingdi district.
  1. Belabo Upazila
  2. Monohardi Upazila
  3. Narsingdi Sadar Upazila
  4. Palash Upazila
  5. Raipur Upazila, Narsingdi
  6. Shibpur Upazila

Geography

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History

Narsingdi, which translates as "lion man", is named after an ancient king who was believed to be "lionlike."

Economy

Narsingdi is a densely industrial area, and is home to many textile mills.

Places of interest

The Wari-Bateshwar ruins are located in this district.

See also

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Divisions and districts of Bangladesh
Barisāl DivisionBarguna Barisal Bhola Jhalokati Patuakhali Pirojpur
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Chittagong DivisionBandarban Brahmanbaria Chandpur Chittagong Comilla Cox's Bazar Feni Khagrachari Lakshmipur Noakhali Rangamati
Dhaka DivisionDhaka Faridpur Gazipur Gopalganj Jamalpur Kishoreganj Madaripur Manikganj Munshiganj Mymensingh Narayanganj Narsingdi Netrakona Rajbari Shariatpur Sherpur Tangail
Khulna DivisionBagerhat Chuadanga Jessore Jhenaidah Khulna Kushtia Magura Meherpur Narail Satkhira
Rajshahi DivisionBogra Dinajpur Gaibandha Jaipurhat Kurigram Lalmonirhat Naogaon Natore Nawabganj Nilphamari Pabna Panchagarh Rajshahi Rangpur Sirajganj Thakurgaon
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Politics of Bangladesh

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  • 2006–2007 political crisis
  • President
  • Iajuddin Ahmed

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Politics of Bangladesh

  • Constitution
  • 2006–2007 political crisis
  • President
  • Iajuddin Ahmed

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