What is Nasirnagar upazila known for?

Nasirnagar is known for Haripur Zamindar Bari, Betel leaf & shutki, Temples, 1971 history. Remnants of the zamindar house at Haripur.

What is the population of Nasirnagar upazila?

Nasirnagar had a population of about 347,000 in the 2022 census, an area of 312 km² and a literacy rate (age 7+) of 62%.

Nasirnagar Upazila (নাসিরনগর)

Nasirnagar is one of the 9 upazilas of Brahmanbaria District, Bangladesh. Betel leaf, dried fish and Haripur’s zamindar house.

Population (2022 census): about 347,000
Area: 312 km²
Literacy rate (age 7+): 62%

What Nasirnagar is known for

Haripur Zamindar Bari: Remnants of the zamindar house at Haripur.
Betel leaf & shutki: Exports include betel leaf and dried fish; Kulikunda holds a Shutki Mela.
Temples: A Mughal-period Hindu temple at Fandauk and the Jagannath Mandir (1917).
1971 history: In an encounter at Battala, Tullapara, 17 Pakistani soldiers were killed.

Places in Nasirnagar

Haripur Zamindar Bari (Heritage)
Fandauk Mandir (Temple)
Jagannath Mandir (Temple)

Getting around

Road & river: Nasirnagar, 63 km pucca road, 70 km waterways

Emergency contacts in Nasirnagar

National emergency: 999
Nasirnagar Upazila Health Complex: 01701-248402
Nasirnagar Police Station: 01320-115059
Nasirnagar Fire Station: 01317-478260

Sources: 2022 census (BBS) via Wikipedia; Banglapedia upazila articles; DGHS Facility Registry; brahmanbaria.judiciary.gov.bd; official fire station sites. See all Brahmanbaria emergency numbers.

Other upazilas: Brahmanbaria Sadar · Akhaura · Ashuganj · Bancharampur · Bijoynagar · Kasba · Nabinagar · Sarail