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Nasiruddin Bughra Khan
- Bogra is named after Nasiruddin Bughra Khan, the Governor of Bengal from 1279 to 1282 and the son of Delhi Sultan Ghiyasuddin Balban.
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Officially called: Bogura. Formerly: Bagura. Bogra, city, northwestern Bangladesh. It lies on the west bank of the Karatoya River, which is a tributary of the Jamuna River (the name of the Brahmaputra River in Bangladesh).
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Bogra is considered the oldest city of Bengal, dating to the reign of the Great Emperor Ashoka, who ruled India from 268 to 232 BCE. When Ashoka conquered the Bengal (Bongo) region, he founded Bogra and called it Pundra Bardhan.
Bogra is an important agricultural hub of northern Bangladesh. The region is known for its fertile land, favorable climate, and rich alluvial soil, making it ideal for rice cultivation. The city is famous for producing high-quality rice varieties, such as Kalijira and Chinigura.
Bogra (officially called Bogura), one of the most renowned districts of Bangladesh because of its archaeological sites, particularly Mahasthangarh, is standing on the Karatoya river (a tributary of the Jamuna river) in the Northwestern part of Bangladesh and is known as the commercial hub and capital of North Bengal.
Apr 5, 2018 · According to locals and academics, Bogra district was named after Sultan Nasiruddin Bughra Khan, the second son of Sultan Ghiyas ud din Balban of the Mamluk dynasty of Delhi, when he became the independent ruler of Bengal in 1200 AD. Some said changing Bogra’s English spelling to Bogura would be tantamount to distortion of history.
Jun 19, 2021 · Bogura (বগুড়া) also spelled as Bogra earlier is the gateway to North Bengal part of Bangladesh. This is called the capital of North Bengal as this city is very important business hub & for its geographical importance.
Bogra is the first Hindu capital from the 3rd century B.C. and holds a variety of important archaeological sites, including a number of stupas, mausoleums, mosques, temples, Rajbaris (land lord’s palaces), British-era buildings, a flat green landscape, chars, rivers, and vibrant local culture.
