Bogra

Bogra town is one of the oldest towns in Northern Bangladesh. It is a centre of commerce and trade within the Bogra District and located under the Rajshahi Division. Bogra is sometimes described as the nerve centre of Northern Bangladesh. Amongst many notable activities, it has been hosting cricket test matches in Shaheed Chandu Stadium.

Bogra town also has an importance in terms of transport in northern Bangladesh, as it's situated at the centre.

In addition to Mahasthangarh, landmarks in Bogra include the Bogra Nawab Bari museum and amusement park and the Akboria restaurant.

Former president of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Ziaur Rahman, as was Muhammad Ali Bogra a former Prime Minister of Pakistan both were born in this district.

This district is famous for few foods as like as doi (sweet yoghurt), kotkotee (sweet pretzel), etc. It also famous for red chilies and potatoes.

The history says it was the oldest city of Bengal in the Great Emperor Ashoka's India. He conquered the Bengal (Bongo) and founded this old city called Pundra Bardhan. It was famously written in famous ancient travellers of that time.

An ancient engraved stone believed to be of Gupta era was discovered from the bank of a pond near Sura Masjid at Ghoraghat Upazila in Dinajpur in October 08.

In the Bangladesh Liberation War, the area witnessed a fierce battle - Battle of Bogra - between the allied troops of Mitro Bahini and Indian Army (together/combined) which defeated the Pakistan Army.

There are numerous educational institutes. Bogra Zilla School is the most famous among them. Bogra Zilla School is situated at the centrer of the Bogra town (Saathmathha). It was established back in 1853. The Government girls' high school is popularly known as Victoria Memorial(VM) girls high school. There are some English medium schools like Millennium Scholastic School, BIAM Laboratory school, etc. It has the biggest college in the north Bengle region named Government Azizul Haque College which is under the national university. A large medical college & hospital named Shaheed Ziaur Rahman medical college, equipped with adnavced facilities has been started recently. For technical hands, nevertheless, there is a famous polytechnic institute.