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Geographic identity

Bogura is a traditional ancient city of the north entrance of Bangladesh. Bogra occupies an important place in mythological and ancient history. Bogura district is the capital of ancient Pundra state. Bogura was the administrative center of kings like Maurya, Gupta, Pal, Sen etc.

What is known about the history of the nomenclature of Bogura is that Sultan Nasir Uddin Bogra Khan, son of Sultan Ghias Uddin Balban, ruled the area from 122 to 1212. The area was named Bogra or Bogura after his name.

 

Geographical location: Bogura district is located at 0.5 degrees east to 1.5 degrees east longitude and 28.5 degrees north to 28.5 degrees north latitude.

It is bounded by Gaibandha and Joypurhat districts on the north, Natore and Sirajganj districts on the south, Jamalpur and Sirajganj districts on the east and Joypurhat and Naogaon districts on the west.

Dimensions: 20 sq km: Average temperature: 0.5 degrees Celsius. And a minimum of 0.5 degrees Celsius. Average rainfall: 3 mm annually.

 

Main rivers:
Karatoa
Bangali
Jamuna
Nagor