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'''Brahmanbaria'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tools.wmflabs.org/wikivoyage/w/poimap2.php?lat=23.969&lon=91.103&zoom=13/ |title=Wikivoyage |publisher=] |access-date=11 July 2011}}</ref> ({{lang-bn|ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া|Brāhmaṇabāṛiẏā}})<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lged.gov.bd/ViewMap2.aspx?DistrictID=14#/ |title=Government Official Name |publisher=] |access-date=17 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142218/http://www.lged.gov.bd/ViewMap2.aspx?DistrictID=14#/ |archive-date=12 June 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref> is a city of ] and the capital of ] as well as ]. It is the second largest city after ] in eastern Bangladesh<ref>{{cite web |url=http://geonames.nga.mil/ggmagaz/ |title=NGA GeoNames Database |publisher=] |access-date=14 July 2008}}</ref> and one of the oldest municipalities in Bangladesh, established in 1868.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://oldweb.lged.gov.bd/DistrictLGED.aspx?DistrictID=14 |title=About B.BARIA |publisher=] |access-date=30 April 2022}}</ref> Brahmanbaria was declared a district headquarters in 1984. Its ] area has a population of 265,000 in 2022. It is the ] in Bangladesh. '''Brahmanbaria'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tools.wmflabs.org/wikivoyage/w/poimap2.php?lat=23.969&lon=91.103&zoom=13/ |title=Wikivoyage |publisher=] |access-date=11 July 2011}}</ref> ({{langx|bn|ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া|Brāhmaṇabāṛiẏā}})<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lged.gov.bd/ViewMap2.aspx?DistrictID=14#/ |title=Government Official Name |publisher=] |access-date=17 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142218/http://www.lged.gov.bd/ViewMap2.aspx?DistrictID=14#/ |archive-date=12 June 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref> is a city of ] and the capital of ] as well as ]. It is the second largest city after ] in eastern Bangladesh<ref>{{cite web |url=http://geonames.nga.mil/ggmagaz/ |title=NGA GeoNames Database |publisher=] |access-date=14 July 2008}}</ref> and one of the oldest municipalities in Bangladesh, established in 1868.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://oldweb.lged.gov.bd/DistrictLGED.aspx?DistrictID=14 |title=About B.BARIA |publisher=] |access-date=30 April 2022}}</ref> Brahmanbaria was declared a district headquarters in 1984. Its ] area has a population of 265,000 in 2022. It is the ] in Bangladesh.


== Etymology == == Etymology ==
There are different views about how Brahmanbaria got its name. It is said that during the Sen dynasty, a shortage of Brahmins caused problems in worship. So, King Lakshman Sen brought some Brahmin families from Adisur's Kanyakunj to the area. Some of these families built homes in this place. Thus, the place was named Brahmanbaria because of the Brahmins' houses there.<ref>{{Cite web |title=এক নজরে ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া (Brahmanbaria at a glance) |url=https://www.brahmanbaria.gov.bd/bn/site/page/KIIM-%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B9%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A3%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9C%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=brahmanbaria.gov.bd}}</ref>
Brahmanbaria derives from ''Brahman baria'', meaning place of ].


==History== ==History==
] ]


During the ] for the ], when ] planners predicted India would launch its main attack in the east along the ]–Brahmanbaria axis, it had no brigades available to cover this area, and Pakistan Army moved its 27th brigade from ] to Akhaura after retaining two battalions of 27th brigade at Mymensingh to form the 93rd Brigade to defend Mymensingh.<ref>Salik, Siddiq, Witness to Surrender, pp126</ref> Pakistan Army's 93,000 troops unconditionally surrendered to the ] and India's local ally ] on 16 December 1971. This day and event is commemorated as the ] ({{lang-bn|বিজয় দিবস}}) in Bangladesh and ] in India.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://liberationwarmuseum.org/about-us |title=About us |website=Liberation War Museum |access-date=21 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111108013543/http://www.liberationwarmuseum.org/about-us |archive-date=8 November 2011}}</ref> During the ] for the ], when ] planners predicted India would launch its main attack in the east along the ]–Brahmanbaria axis, it had no brigades available to cover this area, and Pakistan Army moved its 27th brigade from ] to Akhaura after retaining two battalions of 27th brigade at Mymensingh to form the 93rd Brigade to defend Mymensingh.<ref>Salik, Siddiq, Witness to Surrender, pp126</ref> Pakistan Army's 93,000 troops unconditionally surrendered to the ] and India's local ally ] on 16 December 1971. This day and event is commemorated as the ] ({{langx|bn|বিজয় দিবস}}) in Bangladesh and ] in India.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://liberationwarmuseum.org/about-us |title=About us |website=Liberation War Museum |access-date=21 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111108013543/http://www.liberationwarmuseum.org/about-us |archive-date=8 November 2011}}</ref>


== Administration == == Administration ==
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According to the 2022 census, Brahmanbaria city had a population of 264,326.<ref name="2022census">{{Cite book |url=https://bbs.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/bbs.portal.gov.bd/page/b343a8b4_956b_45ca_872f_4cf9b2f1a6e0/2023-11-20-05-20-e6676a7993679bfd72a663e39ef0cca7.pdf |title=Population and Housing Census 2022 National Report |date= |publisher=] |year=November 2023 |isbn= |volume=1 |pages=}}</ref>{{rp||pages=388-394}} According to the 2022 census, Brahmanbaria city had a population of 264,326.<ref name="2022census">{{Cite book |url=https://bbs.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/bbs.portal.gov.bd/page/b343a8b4_956b_45ca_872f_4cf9b2f1a6e0/2023-11-20-05-20-e6676a7993679bfd72a663e39ef0cca7.pdf |title=Population and Housing Census 2022 National Report |publisher=] |date=November 2023 |isbn= |volume=1 |pages=}}</ref>{{rp||pages=388–394}}


According to the ], Brahmanbaria city had 33,517 households and a population of 172,017. 42,721 (24.84%) were under 10 years of age. Brahmanbaria had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 66.02%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1016 females per 1000 males.<ref name="census2011">{{cite web |title=Population & Housing Census 2011 (Zila Series & Community Series) |url=https://bbs.gov.bd/site/page/47856ad0-7e1c-4aab-bd78-892733bc06eb/- |website=bbs.gov.bd |publisher=]}}</ref> According to the ], Brahmanbaria city had 33,517 households and a population of 172,017. 42,721 (24.84%) were under 10 years of age. Brahmanbaria had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 66.02%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1016 females per 1000 males.<ref name="census2011">{{cite web |title=Population & Housing Census 2011 (Zila Series & Community Series) |url=https://bbs.gov.bd/site/page/47856ad0-7e1c-4aab-bd78-892733bc06eb/- |website=bbs.gov.bd |publisher=]}}</ref>


== Notable residents == == Notable residents ==
] is from Brahmanbaria ,is a Bangladeshi musician. He won the National Film Award five times . In 2000, he was awarded the Ekushey Padak , the second highest civilian honor of Bangladesh, for his contribution to music. Brahmanbaria also produced actresses like ], who won ], ]. ] is evergreen actor of ]. He start working in mid '80s and he is still an actor.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.online-dhaka.com/english/29_735_26229_0-alamgir-celebrity-online-dhaka.html |title=Alamgir &#124; Film Star &#124; Online Dhaka Guide ( অনলাইন ঢাকা গাইড) - an Information Guide for Dhaka City |access-date=28 November 2015 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304101704/http://www.online-dhaka.com/english/29_735_26229_0-alamgir-celebrity-online-dhaka.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Brahmanbaria has other people like ], Cricketer ], ] and ] who are poets. ] was a leader of the Muslim League. ] was a leader of ]. ] was the director general of border guards, who had heavily secured the borders of Bangladesh. ], a Bangladeshi musician, is from Brahmanbaria. He won the National Film Award five times. In 2000, he was awarded the Ekushey Padak, the second highest civilian honor of Bangladesh, for his contribution to music. Brahmanbaria also produced actresses like ], who won ], ]. ] is evergreen actor of ]. He start working in mid '80s and he is still an actor.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.online-dhaka.com/english/29_735_26229_0-alamgir-celebrity-online-dhaka.html |title=Alamgir &#124; Film Star &#124; Online Dhaka Guide ( অনলাইন ঢাকা গাইড) - an Information Guide for Dhaka City |access-date=28 November 2015 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304101704/http://www.online-dhaka.com/english/29_735_26229_0-alamgir-celebrity-online-dhaka.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> Brahmanbaria has other people like ], Cricketer ], ] and ] who are poets. ] was a leader of the Muslim League. ] was a leader of ]. ] was the director general of border guards, who had heavily secured the borders of Bangladesh.


==Gallery== ==Gallery==
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City in Chittagong, Bangladesh
Brahmanbaria ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া (Brahmanbaria)
City
Jamia Islamia Yunusia, a famous madrasa in the cityJamia Islamia Yunusia, a famous madrasa in the city
Nickname: Baunbaira
Brahmanbaria is located in Chittagong divisionBrahmanbariaBrahmanbariaLocation in Chittagong divisionShow map of Chittagong divisionBrahmanbaria is located in BangladeshBrahmanbariaBrahmanbariaBrahmanbaria (Bangladesh)Show map of Bangladesh
Coordinates: 23°57′56″N 91°06′29″E / 23.965593°N 91.107997°E / 23.965593; 91.107997
Country Bangladesh
DivisionChittagong
DistrictBrahmanbaria
UpazilaBrahmanbaria Sadar
EstablishmentLate 1700 CE
Municipality1769
Administrative District1984
Government
 • TypePourashava
 • City MayorNayar Kabir
Area
 • Total27 km (10.4 sq mi)
Elevation15 m (49.2 ft)
Population
 • Total264,326
 • Density9,800/km (25,000/sq mi)
DemonymBrahmanbarian
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code3400
National Calling Code+880
Local Calling Code+88-0851

Brahmanbaria (Bengali: ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া, romanizedBrāhmaṇabāṛiẏā) is a city of Bangladesh and the capital of Brahmanbaria Sadar Upazila as well as Brahmanbaria District. It is the second largest city after Cumilla in eastern Bangladesh and one of the oldest municipalities in Bangladesh, established in 1868. Brahmanbaria was declared a district headquarters in 1984. Its municipality area has a population of 265,000 in 2022. It is the 17th largest city in Bangladesh.

Etymology

There are different views about how Brahmanbaria got its name. It is said that during the Sen dynasty, a shortage of Brahmins caused problems in worship. So, King Lakshman Sen brought some Brahmin families from Adisur's Kanyakunj to the area. Some of these families built homes in this place. Thus, the place was named Brahmanbaria because of the Brahmins' houses there.

History

Pakistani Eastern Command plan for the defence of East Pakistan from 1967 to 1971 (generic representation—some unit locations not shown)

During the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 for the liberation of Bangladesh, when Pakistan Army planners predicted India would launch its main attack in the east along the Akhaura–Brahmanbaria axis, it had no brigades available to cover this area, and Pakistan Army moved its 27th brigade from Mymensingh to Akhaura after retaining two battalions of 27th brigade at Mymensingh to form the 93rd Brigade to defend Mymensingh. Pakistan Army's 93,000 troops unconditionally surrendered to the Indian Army and India's local ally Mukti Bahini on 16 December 1971. This day and event is commemorated as the Bijoy Dibos (Bengali: বিজয় দিবস) in Bangladesh and Vijay Diwas in India.

Administration

Brahmanbaria was given city status in 1984. Brahmanbaria Municipality is subdivided into 20 wards.

Geography and climate

The Titas River, seen from Brahmanbaria
See also: Geography of Bangladesh

Brahmanbaria is located in the East-Central region of Bangladesh. Its nearby cities are Dhaka, Cumilla, Narayanganj and Agartala. This city is in the bank of Titas River. Also there is Meghna River in the west of Brahmanbaria.

Brahmanbaria has a tropical wet and dry climate.

Climate data for Brahmanbaria
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 25
(77)
28
(82)
32
(90)
33
(91)
33
(91)
32
(90)
32
(90)
32
(90)
32
(90)
31
(88)
29
(84)
27
(81)
31
(87)
Daily mean °C (°F) 18
(64)
22
(72)
26
(79)
28
(82)
28
(82)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
28
(82)
27
(81)
22
(72)
22
(72)
25
(77)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 10
(50)
14
(57)
19
(66)
22
(72)
23
(73)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
23
(73)
17
(63)
17
(63)
20
(69)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 14.4
(0.57)
39.8
(1.57)
72.8
(2.87)
168.2
(6.62)
315.4
(12.42)
344.9
(13.58)
367.9
(14.48)
247.5
(9.74)
197.6
(7.78)
148.5
(5.85)
30.4
(1.20)
8.9
(0.35)
1,956.3
(77.03)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 4 5 7 12 19 23 28 26 22 13 3 1 163
Source: Worldweatheronline


Demographics

Religions in Brahmanbaria city (2011)
Religion Percent
Islam 87.23%
Hinduism 12.57%
Other or not stated 0.20%

According to the 2022 census, Brahmanbaria city had a population of 264,326.

According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Brahmanbaria city had 33,517 households and a population of 172,017. 42,721 (24.84%) were under 10 years of age. Brahmanbaria had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 66.02%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1016 females per 1000 males.

Notable residents

Syed Abdul Hadi, a Bangladeshi musician, is from Brahmanbaria. He won the National Film Award five times. In 2000, he was awarded the Ekushey Padak, the second highest civilian honor of Bangladesh, for his contribution to music. Brahmanbaria also produced actresses like Zakia Bari Momo, who won LUX Channel I Superstar, Tasnova Hoque Elvin. Alamgir is evergreen actor of Cinema of Bangladesh. He start working in mid '80s and he is still an actor. Brahmanbaria has other people like Al Mahmud, Cricketer Mohammad Ashraful, Abdul Kadir and Syed Shamsul Haque who are poets. Nawaab Syed Shamsul Huda was a leader of the Muslim League. Ali Azam (politician) was a leader of Awami League. Shakil Ahmed was the director general of border guards, who had heavily secured the borders of Bangladesh.

Gallery

T A Road near Kandipara in Brahmanbaria town
T A Road, Brahmanbaria

See also

Destinations

Destinations from Brahmanbaria City
Bhairab City Habiganj (India)
Narsingdi Brahmanbaria City (Agartala, India)
Comilla District Comilla Akhaura

References

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  16. Population and Housing Census 2022 National Report (PDF). Vol. 1. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023.
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