Origin and history of Kushtia district

 

The history of the traditional Kushtia district of Khulna Division of Bangladesh is quite far-reaching. The existence of Kushtia district is observed from very ancient times. In the second century AD, Ptolemy made a map showing several islands in the Ganges basin. It is believed that this small island is Kushtia.

A river port was established here during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. Although the port was largely used by the British East India Company, urbanization began only after the arrival of indigo planters and indigo miners. A direct railway line with Calcutta was established in 1860. Therefore, this region was considered as an ideal place for industries. Yajneshwar Engineering Works (1896), Renwick Yajneshwar & Co. (1904) and Mohini Mills (1919) were established during that period.

During the partition of the country in 1947, Kushtia district was formed with the three Mahakumas of Kushtia, Chuadanga and Meherpur. When Chuadanga and Meherpur were separated as separate districts in 1984, present Kushtia district was formed with 6 thanas of Kushtia.

A large quantity of jute was produced here. Jute was called Kushti by the local people, hence the name Kushtia. Many people say that the city of Kushtia originated from the Kushti port during the period of Emperor Shah Jahan. According to another, the French word Kushtah derives its name from Kushtia, meaning ash island.

location:

Kushtia district is situated on the north by Rajshahi Natore and Pabna, south by Chuadanga and Jhenaidah districts, east by Rajbari and west by Meherpur district and West Bengal of India.

Kushtia has a border area of ​​46.69 km with India. The area of ​​Kushtia district is one thousand six hundred and twenty one square kilometers. Padma, Garai, Mathabhanga, Kaliganga, Kumarakhali rivers flow through Kushtia.

Famous people of Kushtia district:

Kushtia district, enmeshed with the memory of the world poet Rabindranath Tagore, has enriched Bangladesh in art, literature and culture. Also the pilgrimage site of Bishad Sindhu author Mir Musharraf Hossain and Baul Samrat Lalan, lyricist, composer and poet Azizur Rahman, eminent poet Dad Ali born in this town, writer Mahmuda Khatun Siddika, rural journalism icon Kangal Harinath Majumdar, leader of Blue Rebellion Pari Sundari, leader of Swadeshi movement. Bagha Jatin, engineer Kamrul Islam Siddiqui, music artist Md Abdul Jabbar, Farida Parveen, etc. have enriched Kushtia.