Sunamganj
district city stands on the bank of river Surma and Located at
2501’51” N 9124’14” E. It was established in the thirteenth century.
It is declared as a district in 24th February 1984. It consists of
Eleven Upazilas, Four Pourasavas (Municipality) and Eighty four Unions.
Sunamgonj district has a strong history and heritage in diversified
culture with indigenous Khashia people . The name Sunamgonj is derived
from its founder, Sipahi Sunamuddin, who established a bazar on the
bank of the river Surma. In the ancient period, Sunamganj was part of
the Rarh Kingdom that included Sylhet, Habiganj, Netrokhona, Kishoreganj
and the northern part of Mymensingh. After the conquest of Sylhet in
1303 by Muslims under the spiritual guidance of Hazrat Shah Jalal®,
Hazrat Shah Kamal Qahafan brought the entire Kingdom of Rarh under his
control with aid of his twelve associates and shah Moazzamuddin ,
administered the entire district from Shaharpara. During the Nankar
Rebellion of Sukhair in 1922-23 many political leaders and activities of
Sunamganj were involved in the anti-British movement. The leftist
movement spread over the district after the partition of 1947. During
the war of liberation there were many encounters between freedom
fighters and the Pakistani Army. Sunamganj was liberated on 6 December
1971. The district is adjacent to Indian Meghalaya Border.It is renowned
for same of the tourist location like Tanguar Haor, Laurergaur,
Tekerghat, Dolura Shihid, Minar, Chattak cement factory etc.
Sunamganj is one of the food surplus area of Bangladesh. Boro is the
main rice of this district. This district produces the highest amount of
natural fish from it’s Haor and River.
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