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'''Brahmanbaria/B-baria'''<ref name="Local Government Official site in Bangladesh">{{citation |url=http://www.lged.gov.bd/ViewMap2.aspx?DistrictID=14#/ |title=Local Government Official Source|first= |last= |publisher=Local Government Official site in Bangladesh}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://tools.wmflabs.org/wikivoyage/w/poimap2.php?lat=23.969&lon=91.103&zoom=13/ |title=Wikivoyage|publisher=] |accessdate=2011-07-11}}</ref> ({{lang-bn|বি-বাড়ীয়া সিটি}})<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.lged.gov.bd/ViewMap2.aspx?DistrictID=14#/ |title=Government Official Name|publisher=]}}</ref> ({{lang-hi|बी-बारीया सिटी}}) ({{lang-fr|Б-Баrия Сити}}) is one of the historical ] in ] and ].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://geonames.nga.mil/ggmagaz/ |title=NGA GeoNames Database |publisher=] |accessdate=2008-07-14}}</ref> B-baria is one of the oldest municipality in Bangladesh, and was established in the year 1769. B-baria was declared a district headquarters on 1984. It is the capital of ], the largest and most popular administrative district headquarters of Bangladesh. Its ] has a population of 1,68,636 at the 2011 Census. It was part of greater ] until 1984.

==Geography==
B-Baria<ref name="Local Government Official site in Bangladesh"/> is located at {{coord|23.96559|91.10799|type:city_region:BD}} the east-central region of ].

==Administrative==
B-baria<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.lged.gov.bd/ViewMap2.aspx?DistrictID=14#/ |title=Government Official Name|publisher=]}}</ref> was turned into an city in 1984. The city consists of Sadar Municipality, 12 Wards, 78 Mahallas, and 36 villages.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://sadar.brahmanbaria.gov.bd/node/578295|title=National Web Portal of Bangladesh|publisher=Bangladesh National Web Portal}}</ref>

==Demographics==
As of the ], B-baria<ref name="Local Government Official site in Bangladesh"/> has a population of 1,68,636.<ref name="census">{{cite web | accessdate = November 10, 2011 | url = http://www.bangladeshgov.org/mop/ndb/arpc91_v1/tables04.htm | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20050327072826/http://www.bangladeshgov.org/mop/ndb/arpc91_v1/tables04.htm | archivedate = 2005-03-27 | title = Population Census Wing, BBS.}}</ref>

== History ==
{{See also| History of Bangladesh}}
Brahmanbaria has long history from British ruling time. History says how people from Brahmanbaria led to independence of ]. Few leaders of Muslim league was from Brahmanbaira. Also Brahmanbaria have contributed for ]. The grave of "Birsershtho Mostofa Kamal" is located in ] which is a nearby city of B-baria, Bangladesh<ref name="Local Government Official site in Bangladesh"/>

== Economy ==
{{See also|Economy of Bangladesh}}

]
B-baria<ref name="Local Government Official site in Bangladesh"/> is one of the historical city in the helping the economy of ]. The city is hub of communications for both rail and highways.

*'''Titas Gas'''
{{See also|Titas Gas}}

Brahmanbaria is providing gas to entire ]. The government of Bangladesh was making plan to export gas in ]. Titas Gas is one of major part of ].

== Climate ==
{{See also|Climate of Bangladesh}}

In Brahmanbaria, climate is like other cities of ]. Flood is the biggest disaster for people of Brahmanbaria. People here suffer from flooding in 4 times in a decade. Also tornado and Kaalboishakhi jhor hit almost every year.

== Culture ==

Brahmanbaria has rich culture from early history. Celebration of ] is popular here. Both ] and ] tradition influenced people of Brahmanbaria.

Celebration of ] on ] is popular here. People give flowers to Shahid Minar to respect who died in ].

== Education ==
{{See also|Education in Bangladesh}}

]
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Education has been changing in Brahmanbaria. Few decades ago there literacy rate was only around 36%. Now its near 70%. Trade schools are attracting more and more young people.

'''List of colleges in Brahmanbaria/B-baria''' :

* - Green Health Malek Jobeda Medical College
* - Brahmanaria Homoeopathic Medical College
* - Brahmanbaria Polytechnic Engineering Institute
* - Kazi Muhammad Shafiqul Islam Mohabiddalaya
* - Brahmanbaria Govt Girls College
* - Brahmanbaria Govt College
* - Brahmanbaria Pouro College
* - Sarail Degree College
* - Suhilpur Alhaj Harun Al Rashid College
* - A Monem College
* - Alhaj Begum Nurunnahar College
* - Bangladesh Gas Fields School & College

==Media==

*'''News Papers''':
* News Brahmanbaria
* Brahmanbaria 24
* Voice of Brahmanbaria
* Brahmanbariar Shongbad
* Weekly Titas
* Titas Express

*'''Internet''':
Internets are connected through mobile companies

*'''Mobile Phone''':
Here all mobile phones works. Such as ], ], ], ], ], ] etc.

== Visitor attractions ==

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==References==
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This article is about the district headquarters of B-baria City in Bangladesh. For the full area or district, see Brahmanbaria District.

District Headquarters & City in Chittagong Division, Bangladesh
B-baria, Bangladesh Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh
District Headquarters & City
Skyline of Brahmanbaria, BangladeshSkyline of Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh
Country Bangladesh
DivisionChittagong Division
DistrictBrahmanbaria District
EstablishmentLate 1700 CE
Municipality1769
Administrative District1984
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • BodyB-baria Municipal Corporation
 • City MayorMayor Hellal Uddin
Area
 • Total199 km (76.9 sq mi)
Elevation34 m (112 ft)
Population
 • Total168,636
 • Density850/km (2,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (Bangladesh Time)
Postal code3400
National Calling Code+880
Local Calling Code+88-0851

Brahmanbaria/B-baria (Template:Lang-bn) (Template:Lang-hi) (Template:Lang-fr) is one of the historical city in Bangladesh and Chittagong Division. B-baria is one of the oldest municipality in Bangladesh, and was established in the year 1769. B-baria was declared a district headquarters on 1984. It is the capital of Brahmanbaria District, the largest and most popular administrative district headquarters of Bangladesh. Its municipality area has a population of 1,68,636 at the 2011 Census. It was part of greater Comilla City until 1984.

Geography

B-Baria is located at 23°57′56″N 91°06′29″E / 23.96559°N 91.10799°E / 23.96559; 91.10799 the east-central region of Bangladesh.

Administrative

B-baria was turned into an city in 1984. The city consists of Sadar Municipality, 12 Wards, 78 Mahallas, and 36 villages.

Demographics

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, B-baria has a population of 1,68,636.

History

See also: History of Bangladesh

Brahmanbaria has long history from British ruling time. History says how people from Brahmanbaria led to independence of Indian Subcontinent. Few leaders of Muslim league was from Brahmanbaira. Also Brahmanbaria have contributed for liberation war of Bangladesh. The grave of "Birsershtho Mostofa Kamal" is located in Akhaura which is a nearby city of B-baria, Bangladesh

Economy

See also: Economy of Bangladesh
File:Skyline of Brahmanbaria.jpeg

B-baria is one of the historical city in the helping the economy of Bangladesh. The city is hub of communications for both rail and highways.

  • Titas Gas
See also: Titas Gas

Brahmanbaria is providing gas to entire Bangladesh. The government of Bangladesh was making plan to export gas in India. Titas Gas is one of major part of Bangladesh economy.

Climate

See also: Climate of Bangladesh

In Brahmanbaria, climate is like other cities of Bangladesh. Flood is the biggest disaster for people of Brahmanbaria. People here suffer from flooding in 4 times in a decade. Also tornado and Kaalboishakhi jhor hit almost every year.

Culture

Brahmanbaria has rich culture from early history. Celebration of Pohela Boishakh is popular here. Both Hindu and Muslim tradition influenced people of Brahmanbaria.

Celebration of Ekushey February on International Mother Language Day is popular here. People give flowers to Shahid Minar to respect who died in Bengali language movement.

Education

See also: Education in Bangladesh
File:Brahmanbari-Engineering-Institue.jpeg
Brahmanbaria Polytechnic Engineering Institute
File:Green Health Malek Jobeda Medical College & General Hospital Pvt. Ltd.jpg
Green Health Malek Jobeda Medical College

Education has been changing in Brahmanbaria. Few decades ago there literacy rate was only around 36%. Now its near 70%. Trade schools are attracting more and more young people.

List of colleges in Brahmanbaria/B-baria :

  • - Green Health Malek Jobeda Medical College
  • - Brahmanaria Homoeopathic Medical College
  • - Brahmanbaria Polytechnic Engineering Institute
  • - Kazi Muhammad Shafiqul Islam Mohabiddalaya
  • - Brahmanbaria Govt Girls College
  • - Brahmanbaria Govt College
  • - Brahmanbaria Pouro College
  • - Sarail Degree College
  • - Suhilpur Alhaj Harun Al Rashid College
  • - A Monem College
  • - Alhaj Begum Nurunnahar College
  • - Bangladesh Gas Fields School & College

Media

  • News Papers:
  • News Brahmanbaria
  • Brahmanbaria 24
  • Voice of Brahmanbaria
  • Brahmanbariar Shongbad
  • Weekly Titas
  • Titas Express
  • Internet:

Internets are connected through mobile companies

  • Mobile Phone:

Here all mobile phones works. Such as Teletalk, Banglalink, Aktel/Robi, Grameenphone, Citycell, Airtel etc.

Visitor attractions

This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (December 2014)

References

  1. "Government Official Name". Local Government Official site in Bangladesh.
  2. "Area, Population and Literacy Rate by Paurashava –2001" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 18 September 2009.
  3. www.geopostcodes.com,. "ZIP Code database of Bangladesh". Geopostcodes.com. Retrieved 11 June 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
  4. ^ Local Government Official Source, Local Government Official site in Bangladesh
  5. "Wikivoyage". Map Data © OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
  6. "Government Official Name". Local government in Bangladesh.
  7. "NGA GeoNames Database". National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 14 July 2008.
  8. "Government Official Name". Local government in Bangladesh.
  9. "National Web Portal of Bangladesh". Bangladesh National Web Portal.
  10. "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 27 March 2005. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
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