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Informative news of Singra Upazila of Natore District

Singra (Bengali: সিংড়া) is an Upazila of Natore District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.The area was governed by the Zamindars of Bengal and Natore, under the Rajshahi Raj family and the Dighapatia Raj families from the 1700s to the mid-1800s, and then under the Singranatore family from the late 1800s till 1951 when the Zamindari system was abolished by Pakistan.Singra is located at 24°30′N 89°08′E . It has 52851 households and total area 528.46 km².

Literacy Rate And Other Entertainment Of Nator District

Literacy rate and educational institutions Average literacy 41.6%; male 45.5%, female 37.4%. Educational institutions: college 59, PTI 1, secondary school 274, primary school 701, deaf and dumb educational institution 1, madrasa 237. Noted educational institutions: Nawab Siraj-Ud-Daulah Government College (1965), Beel Chalan Shahid Shamsuzzoha College (1969), Kalam Degree College, Lalpur College, Gopalpur Degree College, Abdulpur Government College, Beel Halti Trimohoni Degree College (Dangapara), Rahmat Iqbal Degree College, Baraigram Degree College (1970), Banpara Degree College (1985), Rajapur Degree College (1995), Moukhara Mahila Degree College (1996), Banpara Agriculture and Technical college (2000) (Baraigram Upazila), Mazar Sahrif Technical and Business Management Women's College (2001), Gopalpur Paura Technical and BM College (2002), Chauddagram High School and College (1913) (Singra Upazila), Takinagar Ideal High School and College (1994) (Bagatipara Upazila) Chak' Nazirpur Vocational and BM Institute (2002), Dighapatia PN High School (1852), Natore Maharaja Gagadindra Nath High School (1884), Lalor High School (1901), Kalam High School (1924), Chak Nazirpur High School (1925) (Lalpur Upazila),' Madhnagar SI High School (1930) (Natore Sadar Upazila), Natore Government Boys' High School (1944), Baraigram Pilot High School (1954), Rajapur High School (1954), Nazimuddin High School (1956), Jigri High School (1959), St. Louis High School (1959), Bagatipara Pilot High School (1959), St Joseph High School (1963), Naba Bidhan Girls' High School (1967), Cantonment Public High School (1975), Ahmadpur MH High School (1985), Dash Gram Siddiqia Alia Madrasa (1945), Dhanaidaha Fazil Madrasa (1957), Shikarpur Alia Madrasa (Gurudaspur Upazila).

Newspapers and periodicals Daily: Uttar Bangabarta, Uttarpath, Prokas, Janadesh; weekly: Natore Barta, Chalanbeel, Barsik Jug.

Folk culture Notable folk songs of the district include Madarer song, Padmapuran or Manasar song (on the occasion of Manasa Puja), Sona Pirer or Mangar song (in the month of Poush), Yogir song, Murshidi song, etc. The indigenous community of the district observe various festivals such as Karam Festival (to satisfy the nature), Pungtadi Festival, Saharai Festival (expecting good harvest), Danda Katna Festival (expecting peace and prosperity in the family), and traditional songs and dances during Fagua Festival (on the occasion of Dol Purnima). Besides, the people of the district arrange various festivals on the occasions of marriage, plantation and harvest times.

References Bangladesh Population Census 2001, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics; Cultural survey report of Natore District 2007; Cultural survey report of Upazilas of Natore District 2007.

Historical events in this district

Archaeological heritage and relics Natore Rajbari and Dighapatia Rajbari (Uttara Ganabhaban), Madanmohan Rath made of copper (Madhabnagar), Vishnu statue of gorur (prince of birds) as his mounts (Kuriapara).

Historical events indigo resistance movement was held in this district during 1859 to 1860. In 1932 a movement was launched at village Birkutsa against the zamindars in protest of increased rate of land tax. During the war of liberation a direct battle was fought between the Pak army and the freedom fighters on 29 March in which about 40 Pak soldiers were killed. On 3 June 1971, the Pak army indiscriminately killed about more than three hundred innocent people at village Chhatni.

Marks of the War of Liberation Mass grave 1.

Religious institutions Mosque 566, temple 46, church 3. Noted religious institutions: tomb of Bura Pir, Joykali Mandir.

Population Census Information Of Natore Sadar Upazila

Natore Sadar Upazila (natore district) area 401.29 sq km, located in between 24°19' and 24°35' north latitudes and in between 88°51' and 89°07' east longitudes. It is bounded by atrai and baghmara upazilas on the north, bagatipara and baraigram upazilas on the south, singra and gurudaspur upazila on the east, puthia and Baghmara upazilas on the west.

Population Total 400030; male 207466, female 192564; Muslim 366587, Hindu 31650, Buddhist 904, Christian 15 and others 874. Indigenous communities such as oraon, santal and Buno belong to this upazila.

Water bodies Main rivers: atrai, Barnai, Nandakuja.

Administration Natore Thana was formed in 1793 and it was turned into an upazila in 1984. 'Natore Municipality was formed in 1869.

Source Bangladesh Population Census 2001, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.

History Of Liberation Natore District

History of the War of Liberation indigo resistance movement was held in Natore sadar upazila of the district during 1859 ' 1860. On 29 March 1971 a direct battle was fought between the Pak army and the freedom fighters in Natore sadar in which about 40 Pak soldiers including Major Aslam and Capt Ishaq were killed. On 30 March, 80 freedom fighters were killed and 32 were wounded in a battle with the 25th Regiment of Pak army at Moyna of Lalpur upazila; in another encounter with the Pak army at village Chamtia three freedom fighters were killed. Ten freedom fighters were killed in an encounter with the Pak army on 12 April at Dhanaidaha of this upazila. On 19 April the Pak army killed more than one hundred people including Dilip Kumar Sarkar, Dr. Monindra Nath Sarkar and Nabaram Mazumder. During the period from 3 May to 27 July the Pak army killed about five thousand people in different places of Lalpur upazila including Banpara Mission, North Bengal Sugar Mill, on the Lalpur Road and near the Neel Kuthi, at village Poitarpara of Chongdhupil, village Chatni, Ram Krishnapur and Bilmaria Hat. A battle was fought between the freedom fighters (under Bir Pratik Azad Ali) and the Pak army at a place adjacent to the Railway line of village Nabirpara in which 16 Pak soldiers were killed. On 3 December the Pak army killed 36 persons of village Maheshpur.

Marks of the War of Liberation Mass grave 5; Memorial monument 2.

Religious institutions Mosque 1961, temple 218, church 12, tomb 6. Noted religious institutions: tomb of Ghasipir (Dahia), Salampur and Baura Shahi Mosque, tomb and Mosque of Shah Bagu Dewan at Bhelalabaria, Chapila Shahi Mosque, tomb of Budhapara Hazrat Imam Shah Alam (R), tomb of Hazrat Shah Sufi Burhanuddin Baghdadi at Gopalpur, tomb of Sona Pir, tomb of Panch Pir, Bara Bagha Mazar Sharif, tomb of Rahim Sadhu (Gurudaspur Upazila), tomb of Bura Pir, Joykali Mandir (Natore Sadar Upazila), Shree Shree Radha Raman and Shree Shree Narayan Bigraho Tagore Dev Bigraho Mandir (Singra Upazila), Budhapara Kali Mandir, Panshipara Shree Fakir Chand Gosai Ashrama (Lalpur Upazila).

Tourist attractions in Natore District

Tourist attractions in Natore include Rani Bhabanir Rajbari, the palace of Queen Bhabani. Rani Bhabani was a great social worker.^[5] She was the pioneer to spread education for the women of Bengal.It is a historical palace, situated in the Bongojol area nearby Natore zero (Madrasamore/old bus stand). There is a college, a school, and other institutions named after Rani Bhobani. Rani Bhabanir Rajbari is surrounded by a wonderful lake, which beautifies this area.

Chalan Beel is a large natural wetland. During the monsoon, the area of the Bil increases and touches four upazilas (sub-districts) of the Natore district. The picnic parties come to Cholon Bil every season. They cook, sing, dance, and do everything they wish in their boats. It looks like a sea, especially during the monsoon.

Dighapatiya Rajbari is the most popular sight with visitors. The kings of Natore lived here. Today, it is called Uttara Gano Bhaban, and is one of the official residences of the president of Bangladesh. It is situated in large grounds, with decorative gates, a large garden, and hundreds of rooms. There is a lake surrounded proper palace area and some spectacular sculpture here. It is 3km distance from Natore Zero point district town.

Front gate of Uttara Gano Bhaban

Other places to visit include:

• Halti Beel (mini Cox-bazar)
• Pagla Raja's Palace (jubo park)
• Palace of Bagatipara Upazila
• Modoner Pukur Par
• Natore Adhunik Stadium
• Maharaja's Palace
• Beautiful village of Moshinda
• Natore Sugar Mills
• North Bengal Sugar Mills and the "Shaheed Sagar" memorial on the mill campus.
• Pran-Agro Limited
• Chalan Beel
• St.Merry Catholic Church which is situated at Bodaigram.

Explore the Cultural and Natural Wonders of Natore

Explore the Cultural and Natural Wonders of Natore

Located in northern Bangladesh, the district of Natore has a number of interesting features that appeal to both domestic and international tourists. For travelers who are interested in the rich history andculture of this lovely region of Bangladesh, a visit to the charming Natore Rajbari or the majestic Uttara Gonobhaban will provide fascinating insight into these aspects of Natore, while nature lovers will enjoy a visit to the extensive wetlands of Chalan Beel.

The colorful and intricately adorned Natore Rajbari once served as the headquarters for Ramjivan who is widely considered to be the real founder of the Raj family. He commissioned the construction of most of the buildings and temples making up the Natore Rajbari complex, as well as the setting out of the extensive orchards and landscaped gardens. The palace complex was further developed by Rani Bhabani, a zamindar of Rajshahi during the British colonial era, who won the hearts of the masses with her acts of generosity and compassion. As with many of the feudal palaces of Bangladesh, the long avenue leading to the palace is fringed by rows of bottle palms, and for security the palace complex was enclosed by two rings of defensive moats, which although now filled with silt and weeds, are still evident. Seven of the original buildings remain on the site, with some of them being used as offices for the district administration, while others can be explored by visitors.

Surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens complete with sculptures, lakes and rows of trees, and consisting of hundreds of rooms, Uttara Gonobhaban is one of the official residences for the president of Bangladesh. An ornate gate opens onto a long roadway leading up to the majestic residence, which is a prime tourist attraction in Natore. Visitors can enjoy a stroll through the lovely gardens before or after exploring the buildings, which are packed with interesting relics, beautiful paintings, luxurious furniture, elaborate trimmings, stained glass windows and more.

For nature lovers, a trip to Chalan Beel is a must. This vast inland marshy area has forty-seven rivers and streams flowing into it and is rich with flora and fauna. Amphibian fauna include seven species of frogs and one toad species, while there are 34 reptile species that call this home. Almost 30 species of mammals and large numbers of birds, including migratory species, inhabit Chalan Beel.

A visit to Bangladesh is not your average tourist-orientated vacation of slick sightseeing at high speed, it is a country to be explored at leisure, taking time to discover its many gems, such as Natore, which can be a very rewarding experience.

 Cultural programme in Natore

Students of Nawab Siraj-ud-Dullah Govt. College organised a cultural programme at Ziaur Rahman Auditorium of the college on Tuesday night to raise funds for people hit by the freezing cold. Students from different school and colleges in the district performed in the programme.
Raqibul Hasan, chaired the programme, while Mahfuzur Rahman, principal of Nawab Siraj-ud-Dullah Govt. College, was present as chief guest.
Bulbul Ahmed, president of BCL NS (Nawab Siraj-ud-Dullah) Govt. College unit and vice president of Natore district unit BCL, among others, spoke at the programme. Artistes from different colleges in the district performed songs. Among them were Mizanur Rahman from NS Govt. College; Muktar Hossain from Natore City College; Ariful Islam from Dighipatia College; and Rumana Parvin from Rani Bhabani Govt. Girl's College.
Hossain on violin, Sonet Ahmed on guitar, Ziaur Rahman bass guitar Mamun Hossain on tabla and Manik Saha on keyboard instrumentally assisted the singers.
Shohag Hossain, organiser of the programe said, they will distribute blankets among the ultra poor in the district who are reeling under the impact of the cold weather.

Location of Natore in Bangladesh

Location of Natore in Bangladesh