Why Tangail is famous?
Why Tangail is famous?
Tangail is the home of the weavers and internationally known for “Tangail Saree” a handloom saree made of both cotton and silk. During the Liberation War, Abdul Kader Siddiqui of Tangail independently led military operations against the Pakistan army.
How did Tangail get its name?
The name Tangail has originated from the word “TAN-AIL” according to the historians. Tangail is encircled with some districts in the following way-Mymensingh and Gazipur is on the east, Sirajganj on the west, Jamalpur on the north and on the south Dhaka & Manikganj.
Where is Tangail situated?
Dhaka Division
The city of Tangail is located in Dhaka Division, Central Bangladesh. The city lies in a low-lying floodplain plain area near Jamuna River, south of the high plateau of Madhupur tract.
What is the meaning of Tangail?
Tangail is a district in central region of Bangladesh. It is a part of the Dhaka division.
How many unions are in Tangail?
Tangail District
| District | ||
|---|---|---|
| Area (sq km) | Upazila | Union |
| 3375 | 12 | 103 |
How many upazilas are there in Tangail?
12
Tangail is subdivided into 12 subdistricts (upazila/thana). The name of the upuzilas are: Tangail Sadar, Sakhipur, Basail, Madhupur, Ghatail, Kalihati, Nagarpur, Mirzapur, Gopalpur, Delduar, Bhuapur and Dhanbari.
How many upazilas are there in Tangail district?
Tangail is subdivided into 12 subdistricts (upazila/thana). The name of the upuzilas are: Tangail Sadar, Sakhipur, Basail, Madhupur, Ghatail, Kalihati, Nagarpur, Mirzapur, Gopalpur, Delduar, Bhuapur and Dhanbari. Agriculture is the main occupation of the Tangail district.
When did Tangail become district?
December 1, 1969
The subdivision of Tangail was established in 1870. It was turned into a district on December 1, 1969. [2]The district consists of 12 Upazila, 10 municipalities, 72 wards, 211 mahallas, 110 union parishads and 2526 villages….About TANGAIL.
| Area: | 3414km2 |
|---|---|
| No. of College: | 59 |
Why is Manikganj famous?
Manikganj is noted for its Hazari gur. Jhitka (in Harirampur upazila) is the center for date-sugar industry in the district. Hazari gur being deservedly famous for its purity and flavor.
How much is thana in Tangail?
Tangail is subdivided into 12 subdistricts (upazila/thana). The name of the upuzilas are: Tangail Sadar, Sakhipur, Basail, Madhupur, Ghatail, Kalihati, Nagarpur, Mirzapur, Gopalpur, Delduar, Bhuapur and Dhanbari.
