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'''Jessore District''' ([[Bengali language|Bengali]]: যশোর, pronounced Jaw-shore, [[Anglicisation|Anglicised]]: Jessore), [[List of renamed places in Bangladesh|officially]] spelled '''Jashore District''' from April 2018,<ref>{{cite news |title=Bangladesh changes English spellings of five districts |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2018/04/02/bangladesh-changes-english-spellings-of-five-districts |work=[[Bdnews24.com]] |location=Dhaka |date=2018-02-04 |access-date=2018-04-02}}</ref><ref name=AlHasnat2018>{{cite news |author=Mahadi Al Hasnat |date=2 April 2018 |title=Mixed reactions as govt changes English spellings of 5 district names |url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2018/04/02/english-spellings-chittagong-comilla-barisal-jessore-bogra-changed/ |newspaper=Dhaka Tribune |access-date=8 April 2018}}</ref><ref name=Eagle2018>{{cite news |last1=Eagle |first1=Andrew |title='A' is for 'orange' |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/society/orange-1556602 |access-date=10 January 2021 |work=The Daily Star |date=2 April 2018 |language=en}}</ref> is a [[Districts of Bangladesh|district]] in the southwestern region of [[Bangladesh]]. It is bordered by India to the west, [[Khulna District]] and [[Satkhira District]] to the south, Khulna and [[Narail]] to the east, and [[Jhenaidah District]] and [[Magura District]] to the north. [[Jessore (city)|Jessore]] is the capital of the district.
[[File:Jessore District upazila geocode map - Small Area Atlas Bangladesh.svg|thumb|Jessore District upazila geocode map]]
Jessore district was established in 1781. It consists of 8 municipalities, 8 [[Upazilas of Bangladesh|upazilas]], 92 unions, 1329 [[mouza]]s, 1477 villages and 120 [[Mahallah|mahallas]]. The upazilas are: [[Abhaynagar Upazila]], [[Bagherpara Upazila]], [[Chaugachha Upazila]], [[Jessore Sadar Upazila]], [[Jhikargachha Upazila]], [[Keshabpur Upazila]], [[Manirampur Upazila]], and [[Sharsha Upazila]].
'''Jessore District''', [[List of renamed places in Bangladesh|officially]] '''Jashore District'''<ref>{{cite news |title=Bangladesh changes English spellings of five districts |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/bangladesh-changes-english-spellings-of-five-districts |work=[[Bdnews24.com]] |location=[[Dhaka]] |date=4 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207090212/https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/bangladesh-changes-english-spellings-of-five-districts |access-date=2 April 2018|archive-date=7 February 2023 }}</ref><ref name=AlHasnat2018>{{cite news |author=Mahadi Al Hasnat |date=2 April 2018 |title=Mixed reactions as govt changes English spellings of 5 district names |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/142256/mixed-reactions-as-govt-changes-english-spellings |newspaper=[[Dhaka Tribune]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206234258/https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/142256/mixed-reactions-as-govt-changes-english-spellings |access-date=8 April 2018|archive-date=6 February 2024 }}</ref><ref name=Eagle2018>{{cite news |last1=Eagle |first1=Andrew |title='A' is for 'orange' |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/society/orange-1556602 |access-date=10 January 2021 |work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)]] |date=2 April 2018 |language=en}}</ref> ({{langx|bn|যশোর জেলা}}; {{IPA|bn|Jaw-shor Jela}}), is a [[Districts of Bangladesh|district]] in southwestern [[Bangladesh]]. It is bordered by [[India]] to the west, [[Khulna District|Khulna]] and [[Satkhira District|Satkhira]] districts to the south, Khulna and [[Narail]] to the east, and [[Jhenaidah District|Jhenaidah]] and [[Magura District|Magura]] districts to the north. [[Jessore (city)|Jessore]] is the capital of the district. Jessore is the home to the ancestors of [[Rabindranath Tagore]]. Jashore was the first independent district of Bangladesh in 1971.
The district produces a variety of crops year-round. [[Date sugar]], called ''patali'', is made from the sap of locally grown date trees. It is cooked, thickened and crystallised using a traditional method. Patali is mainly produced in [[Khajura]], but many date trees are cultivated in the Keshabpur Upazila and Manirampur Upazila areas.
Jessore district was established in 1781. It consists of 8 municipalities, 8 [[Upazilas of Bangladesh|upazilas]], 92 unions, 1,329 [[mouza]]s, 1,477 villages and 120 [[Mahallah|mahallas]]. The upazilas are: [[Abhaynagar Upazila]], [[Bagherpara Upazila]], [[Chaugachha Upazila]], [[Jessore Sadar Upazila]], [[Jhikargachha Upazila]], [[Keshabpur Upazila]], [[Manirampur Upazila]], and [[Sharsha Upazila]].
The district produces a variety of crops. [[Date sugar]], called ''patali'', is made from the sap of locally grown date trees. It is cooked, thickened and crystallised using a traditional method. Patali is mainly produced in [[Khajura]], but many date trees are cultivated in the Keshabpur Upazila and Manirampur Upazila areas.
==History==
==History==
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Jessore district once belonged to the ancient [[Janapadas|Janapada]] of [[Vanga Kingdom|Vanga]] (বঙ্গ) Janapada. In the 15th century, Jessore was a part of the kingdom of [[Pratapaditya]]. It was then conquered by the Mughals.
Jessore district once belonged to the ancient [[Janapadas|Janapada]] of [[Vanga Kingdom|Vanga]] (বঙ্গ) Janapada. In the 15th century, Jessore was a part of the kingdom of [[Pratapaditya]]. It was then conquered by the Mughals.
British administration was finally established in Jessore district in 1781 when the governor-general ordered the opening of a court at Murali near Jessore.<ref name="EB1911">{{cite EB1911 |wstitle=Jessore |volume=15 |page=337}}</ref> In 1947, Jessore was divided between India and (then) Pakistan. Except for the [[Bangaon]] and [[Gaighata]] thanas, the district became part of [[East Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kHQIAAAAQAAJ&q=ancient+Khulna | title=A Report on the District of Jessore: Its Antiquities, Its History, and Its Commerce | publisher=Oxford University Press | author=Westland, James | year=1871}}</ref>
British administration was fully established in Jessore district in 1781 when the governor-general ordered the opening of a court at Murali near Jessore.<ref>{{cite EB1911 |wstitle=Jessore |volume=15 |page=337}}</ref> In 1947, Jessore was divided between India and Pakistan. Except for the [[Bangaon]] and [[Gaighata]] thanas, the district became part of [[East Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kHQIAAAAQAAJ&q=ancient+Khulna | title=A Report on the District of Jessore: Its Antiquities, Its History, and Its Commerce | publisher=[[Oxford University Press]] | author=Westland, James | year=1871}}</ref>
The Bengali soldiers stationed at Jessore cantonment [[Mutiny|mutinied]] against the [[Pakistan Army]] on 29 March 1971. They were led by [[Hafizuddin Ahmed|Captain Hafiz Uddin]] and Lieutenant Anwar in an uprising where 300 soldiers were killed. The rebels killed 50 Pakistani soldiers with machine gun fire at [[Chanchara]].
On 6 December 1971, Jessore became the first district of Bengal to be [[Bangladesh Liberation War|liberated]] from Pakistani forces. And Jessore is the first digital district in Bangladesh.
The Bengali soldiers stationed at [[Jessore Cantonment]] and [[Mutiny|mutinied]] against the [[Pakistan Army]] on 29 March 1971. They were led by [[Hafizuddin Ahmed|Captain Hafiz Uddin]] and Lieutenant Anwar in an uprising where 300 soldiers were killed. The rebels killed 50 Pakistani soldiers at [[Chanchara]].
==Geography==
==Geography==
Jessore District encompasses 2606.98 km<sup>2</sup>. It is bounded by [[Jhenaidaha]] and [[Magura District|Magura]] districts at the north, [[Satkhira]] and [[Khulna]] districts at the south, [[Narail]] and Khulna districts at the east, and [[North 24 Parganas]] and [[Nadia district|Nadia]] districts of [[West Bengal]] of India at the west. Major rivers that flow through this region are the [[Bhairab River|Bhairab]], [[Teka River|Teka]], [[Hari River (Bangladesh)|Hari]], [[Sree River (Jessore)|Sree]], [[Aparbhadra River|Aparbhadra]], [[Harihar River|Harihar]], [[Buribhadra River|Buribhadra]], [[Chitra River|Chitra]], [[Betna River|Betna]], [[Kopothakho River|Kopotakkho]], and the [[Mukteshwari River|Mukteshwari]].<ref name=Banglapedia>{{cite book |author=Mahibullah Siddiqui |chapter=Jessore District |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Jessore_District |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |editor=Arif Hossain and Ahmed A. Jamal |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]] |year=2012 |edition=Second}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/sorrow-jessore-lasting-decades-getting-graver-every-year-1332595|title=Sorrow of jessore: Lasting for decades, getting graver every year|date=2016-12-20|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2017-04-11}}</ref>
Jessore District encompasses 2606.94 km<sup>2</sup>. It is bounded by [[Jhenaidah District|Jhenaidah]] and [[Magura District|Magura]] districts at the north, [[Satkhira District|Satkhira]] and [[Khulna District|Khulna]] districts at the south, [[Narail District|Narail]] and Khulna districts at the east, and [[North 24 Parganas district|North 24 Parganas]] and [[Nadia district|Nadia]] districts of [[West Bengal]] of India at the west. Major rivers that flow through this region are the [[Bhairab River|Bhairab]], [[Teka River|Teka]], [[Hari River (Bangladesh)|Hari]], [[Sree River (Jessore)|Sree]], [[Aparbhadra River|Aparbhadra]], [[Harihar River|Harihar]], [[Buribhadra River|Buribhadra]], [[Chitra River|Chitra]], [[Betna River|Betna]], [[Kopothakho River|Kopotakkho]], and the [[Mukteshwari River|Mukteshwari]].<ref name=Banglapedia>{{Cite Banglapedia|article=Jessore District}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/sorrow-jessore-lasting-decades-getting-graver-every-year-1332595|title=Sorrow of jessore: Lasting for decades, getting graver every year|date=20 December 2016|work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)]]|access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref>
===Climate===
===Climate===
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2001 |2471554
|2011 |2764547
|2011 |2764547
|2022 |3076849
|2022 |3076145
|footnote= Sources:<ref name="2022census-prelim" /><ref name="census2011">{{cite web |title=Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Jessore|url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCenZilz2011/Zila_Jessore.pdf|website=bbs.gov.bd|publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]]}}</ref>
|footnote= Sources:<ref name="2022census" /><ref name="census2011">{{cite web|title=Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Jessore|url=http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCenZilz2011/Zila_Jessore.pdf|website=|publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]]|access-date=24 June 2022|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712032704/http://203.112.218.65:8008/WebTestApplication/userfiles/Image/PopCenZilz2011/Zila_Jessore.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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According to the [[2022 Census of Bangladesh]], Jessore District had 798,057 households and a population of 3,076,849, 23.3% of whom lived in urban areas. The population density was 1,180 people per km<sup>2</sup>. The literacy rate (age 7 and over) was 77.0%, compared to the national average of 74.7%.<ref name="2022census-prelim">{{Cite book |title=Population and Housing Census 2022: Preliminary Report |url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vhn2t_PbEzo5-NDGBeoFJq4XCoSzOVKg/view |date=August 2022 |publisher=Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics |pages=viii, 29, 38, 45 |isbn=978-984-35-2977-0}}</ref>
According to the [[2022 Bangladeshi census|2022 Census of Bangladesh]], Jessore District had 798,032 households and a population of 3,076,144 with an average 3.79 people per household. Among the population, 510,121 (16.58%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. The population density was 1,180 people per km<sup>2</sup>. Jessore District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 56.5%,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jessore District - Banglapedia |url=https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php/Jessore_District |access-date=2025-11-16 |website=en.banglapedia.org |language=en}}</ref> compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. Approximately, 23.39% of the population lived in urban areas. The ethnic population was 5,386.<ref name="2022census">{{Cite book |url=https://bbs.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/bbs.portal.gov.bd/page/b343a8b4_956b_45ca_872f_4cf9b2f1a6e0/2023-11-20-05-20-e6676a7993679bfd72a663e39ef0cca7.pdf |title=Population and Housing Census 2022 National Report |publisher=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics]] |date=November 2023 |isbn= |volume=1 |pages=}}</ref>
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!Population (1941)<ref name="1941religion">{{cite web |title=Census of India, 1941 Volume VI Bengal Province |url=https://dspace.gipe.ac.in/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10973/37365/GIPE-020591.pdf?sequence=3&isAllowed=y |access-date=13 August 2022}}</ref>{{rp|84-85}}
! colspan="2" |1941<ref name="1941religion">{{cite web |title=Census of India, 1941 Volume VI Bengal Province |url=https://dspace.gipe.ac.in/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10973/37365/GIPE-020591.pdf?sequence=3&isAllowed=y |access-date=13 August 2022}}</ref>{{rp|84–85}}{{Efn|1941 figures are for Sadar subdivision and Sarsa thana of Bongaon subdivision of erstwhile Jessore district, which roughly corresponds to the present district.}}
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|[[Islam in Bangladesh|Islam]] [[File:Star_and_Crescent.svg|15x15px]]
|[[Islam in Bangladesh|Islam]] [[File:Star and Crescent.svg|15x15px]]
|349,554
|349,554
|62.44%
|62.44%
|1,427,885
|83.47%
|1,822,747
|86.51%
|2,170,973
|87.84%
|2,446,162
|2,446,162
|88.48%
|88.48%
|2,756,730
|89.62%
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|[[Hinduism in Bangladesh|Hinduism]] [[File:Om.svg|16x16px]]
|[[Hinduism in Bangladesh|Hinduism]] [[File:Om.svg|16x16px]]
|208,647
|208,647
|37.27%
|37.27%
|277,764
|16.24%
|278,315
|13.21%
|293,841
|11.89%
|310,184
|310,184
|11.22%
|11.22%
|313,592
|10.19%
|-
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|Others{{efn|Including [[Jainism]], [[Christianity]], [[Buddhism]], [[Zoroastrianism]], [[Judaism]], [[Ad-Dharmi]]s, or not stated}}
|Others{{efn|Including [[Jainism]], [[Christianity]], [[Buddhism]], [[Zoroastrianism]], [[Judaism]], [[Ad-Dharmi]]s, or not stated}}
|1,644
|1,644
|0.29%
|0.29%
|4,959
|0.29%
|5,934
|0.28%
|6,740
|0.27%
|8,201
|8,201
|0.30%
|0.30%
|5,823
|0.19%
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|'''Total Population'''
!Total Population
|'''559,845'''
!559,845
|'''100%'''
!100%
|'''2,764,547'''
!1,710,608
|'''100%'''
!100%
!2,106,996
!100%
!2471,554
!100%
!2,764,547
!100%
!3,076,145
!100%
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The main occupations are agriculture 39.84%, agricultural labourer 24.13%, wage labourer 2.68%, commerce 11.99%, service 8.66%, industry 1.41%, transport 3.11% and others 8.18%.
The Muslim population is the majority religion, while Hindus, the largest minority, have been growing much more slowly. There is a community of around 5,300 Christians in the district, mainly in Jhikargachha and Jessore Sadar upazilas.
The main occupations are agriculture 39.84%, agricultural labour 24.13%, other wage labour 2.68%, commerce 11.99%, service 8.66%, industry 1.41%, transport 3.11% and others 8.18%.
Jessore District's administrative framework was established in 1781. It consists of the following eight [[Upazila]]s
Jessore District's administrative framework was established in 1781. It consists of the following eight [[upazila]]s
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! [[Upazila]] !! Area in <br /> km<sup>2</sup> !! 2011 Census <br /> population
The upazilas are further divided into 9 municipalities, 36 wards, 92 unions, 1329 mouzas, 1434 villages and 120 mahallas.
The upazilas are further divided into 9 municipalities, 36 wards, 92 unions, 1,329 mouzas, 1,434 villages and 120 mahallas.
== Economy ==
The economy of Jessore District is traditionally agrarian, but in recent decades it has diversified into industry, trade, services, and communications. Due to its geographical position, Jessore is considered a commercial gateway to the south-western region of Bangladesh. The district is home to the country's largest land port [[Benapole Land Port]], the domestic [[Jessore Airport]], railway and road networks, and the [[Noapara River Port]].<ref>https://tbsnews.net</ref>
=== Agriculture ===
Agriculture remains the backbone of Jessore’s economy. Major crops include rice, wheat, jute, maize, potatoes, vegetables, and a variety of fruits. Jessore is especially known for its flower cultivation; flowers grown in [[Godkhali]], [[Jhikargacha Upazila|Jhikargacha]] and [[Sharsha Upazila|Sharsha]] are supplied across the country. The district was once famous for its date juice and molasses, which are still produced during winter. Aquaculture is another significant sector; numerous ponds and hatcheries in the district produce fish and fry (spawn) that are supplied nationwide.<ref>https://shampratikdeshkal.com/opinion/news/2405144072</ref>
=== Industry ===
Jessore has a growing light engineering and mechanical workshop industry. Small factories and workshops produce and repair vehicles, motorcycles, agricultural machinery, and other equipment. Traditional industries include wooden furniture, bamboo and cane products, and handmade combs. The government has also approved the establishment of an [[Export Processing Zone]] (EPZ) and an economic zone in Jessore, which are expected to attract both local and foreign investment.<ref>https://www.khaborerkagoj.com/economics-business/806096</ref>
=== Trade and communication ===
[[Benapole Land Port]] is the largest land port in Bangladesh and serves as the principal gateway for trade with India. Many local residents are engaged directly or indirectly in port-related businesses. The [[Noapara River Port]] facilitates trade in goods such as coal, fertilizers, and industrial raw materials. Jessore has road and rail links with Dhaka and other districts, supporting the transport of agricultural and industrial products. [[Jessore Airport]], the only operational domestic airport in the south-western region, plays a vital role in business and tourism.<ref>https://tbsnews.net</ref>
==Economy==
=== Infrastructure and services ===
Almost every union in the district now has access to electricity, which has boosted irrigation, cottage industries, and service activities. Rural roads, bridges, and culverts have improved the marketing of agricultural products. Jessore is also emerging in the field of information technology. A [[Hi-Tech Park]] is under construction in the district headquarters, which is expected to become a future hub for the IT industry.<ref>https://www.dailyjanakantha.com/national/news/606397</ref>
===Benapol Land Port===
=== Challenges and prospects ===
The main factor of the economics of Jessore is Benapol Land Port which is situated in Sharsha Upazila. Much of the import and export trading between Bangladesh and India is done through this port. On the other side of the border is Petrapole. The port is important for making govt. import taxes.
Despite progress, many agricultural and industrial sectors in Jessore lag behind in modern technology and quality control. Climate change and natural disasters pose challenges to agricultural activities. However, sectors such as flower cultivation, fruits and vegetables, aquaculture, date-based products, light engineering, and information technology hold great potential to make Jessore one of the most promising economic regions of Bangladesh.<ref>https://bonikbarta.com/home/news_description/322285</ref>
==Arts and culture==
==Arts and culture==
[[File:মণিহার_সিনেমা_হল.jpg|thumb|left|[[Monihar]] is the last remaining cinema hall in the city of Jessore.]]
[[File:মণিহার সিনেমা হল.jpg|thumb|left|[[Monihar]] is the last remaining cinema hall in the city of Jessore.]]
There were 21 cinema halls in the district in 2000.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Akbar |first1=Zahid |title=Single-screen theatres going out of fashion in Bangladesh |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/news/single-screen-theatres-going-out-fashion-bangladesh-1872076 |work=The Daily Star |date=24 February 2020}}</ref> As of 2021, only six survive: four in smaller towns, and two in the city of Jessore.<ref name="jn3Apr2021">{{cite news |script-title=bn:চিত্রামোড়-নিরালাপট্টি আছে, নেই শুধু সিনেমা হল |trans-title=There is Chitramore-Niralapatti, just no cinema halls |url=https://www.jagonews24.com/entertainment/news/655836 |work=Jago News 24 |date=3 April 2021 |language=bn}}</ref> One of the latter, Tosbir Mohol, once the country's second oldest theater with a revolving stage, is being restored for stage productions.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:যশোরে শতবর্ষী ঘূর্ণায়মান নাট্যমঞ্চ ফিরছে স্বরূপে |trans-title=Jessore's century-old revolving stage is returning to its original form |url=https://www.jugantor.com/todays-paper/city/568344/%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B7%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%98%E0%A7%82%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A3%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%9E%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9A-%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%82%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%87 |work=Jugantor |date=1 July 2022 |language=bn}}</ref> The other, [[Monihar]], the largest cinema hall in Bangladesh when it was built in 1983, with 1400 seats,<ref name="jn3Apr2021" /> reported record revenues in 2022.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Shahnewaz |first1=Sadi Mohammad |title=The film industry’s unforeseen revival |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/weekend-read/news/the-film-industrys-unforeseen-revival-3098901 |work=The Daily Star |date=20 August 2022}}</ref>
There were 21 cinema halls in the district in 2000.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Akbar |first1=Zahid |title=Single-screen theatres going out of fashion in Bangladesh |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/news/single-screen-theatres-going-out-fashion-bangladesh-1872076 |work=The Daily Star (Bangladesh) |date=24 February 2020}}</ref> As of 2021, only six survive: four in smaller towns, and two in the city of Jessore.<ref name="jn3Apr2021">{{cite news |script-title=bn:চিত্রামোড়-নিরালাপট্টি আছে, নেই শুধু সিনেমা হল |trans-title=There is Chitramore-Niralapatti, just no cinema halls |url=https://www.jagonews24.com/entertainment/news/655836 |work=[[Jago News 24]] |date=3 April 2021 |language=bn}}</ref> One of the latter, Tosbir Mohol, once the country's second oldest theater with a revolving stage, is being restored for stage productions.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:যশোরে শতবর্ষী ঘূর্ণায়মান নাট্যমঞ্চ ফিরছে স্বরূপে |trans-title=Jessore's century-old revolving stage is returning to its original form |url=https://www.jugantor.com/todays-paper/city/568344/%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B7%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%98%E0%A7%82%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A3%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%9E%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9A-%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%82%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%87 |work=[[Jugantor]] |date=1 July 2022 |language=bn}}</ref> The other, [[Monihar]], the largest cinema hall in Bangladesh when it was built in 1983, with 1400 seats,<ref name="jn3Apr2021" /> reported record revenues in 2022.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Shahnewaz |first1=Sadi Mohammad |title=The film industry's unforeseen revival |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/weekend-read/news/the-film-industrys-unforeseen-revival-3098901 |work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)]] |date=20 August 2022}}</ref>
Jessore-based theater troupe Bibartan has staged more than 4,000 performances (stage plays, street theater, and works for children) since their founding in 1989.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:নাট্য সংগঠন বিবর্তন যশোরের তিন দশক |url=https://www.jugantor.com/todays-paper/bangla-face/231396/%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%A0%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%95 |work=[[Jugantor]] |date=13 October 2019 |language=bn}}</ref>
Jessore-based theater troupe Bibartan has staged more than 4,000 performances (stage plays, street theater, and works for children) since their founding in 1989.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:নাট্য সংগঠন বিবর্তন যশোরের তিন দশক |url=https://www.jugantor.com/todays-paper/bangla-face/231396/%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%A0%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%95 |work=Jugantor |date=13 October 2019 |language=bn}}</ref>
[[Jessore Institute Public Library]], established in 1854, is one of the oldest public libraries in the Indian subcontinent.<ref>{{cite book |last=Ahmad |first=Sultan Uddin |year=1994 |title=Librarianship and the State of Libraries in Bangladesh |publisher= Luthfun Nessah Begum|page=98 |isbn=978-984-30-0092-7}}</ref>
[[Jessore Institute Public Library]], established in 1854, is one of the oldest public libraries in the Indian subcontinent.<ref>{{cite book |last=Ahmad |first=Sultan Uddin |year=1994 |title=Librarianship and the State of Libraries in Bangladesh |publisher= |page=98 |isbn=978-984-30-0092-7}}</ref>
==Sports==
[[File:Jessore District football team.png|thumb|1968 East Pakistan National Football Championship runners-up Jessore District football team.]]
Football and cricket are the two most popular sports in Jessore. Cricketers from the district represent the [[South Zone cricket team (Bangladesh)|South Zone]] in the [[Bangladesh Cricket League]]. In football, Jessore most notably won the [[Sher-e-Bangla Cup|National Football Championship]] in 1976. Notable footballers from the district includes [[Mannaf Rabby]], [[Kowsar Ali]], and [[Md Rabby Hossen Rahul|Rabby Hossen Rahul]]. Lutfor Rahman, a member of the [[Shadhin Bangla football team]], also hailed from the district. In 1973, the Jessore Zonal football team hosted a historic game against [[FC Dinamo Minsk|Dinamo Minsk]] from the [[Soviet Union]], which ended in a 0–9 defeat.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/football/83681/dynamo-moscow%E2%80%99s-visit-to-jessore|title=Dynamo Moscow's visit to Jessore|first=Shishir|last=Hoque|website=[[Dhaka Tribune]]|access-date=1 September 2023|archive-date=1 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901113638/https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/football/83681/dynamo-moscow%E2%80%99s-visit-to-jessore|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Shamsul Huda Stadium]], formerly known as the Jessore Stadium, serves as the district's main venue for football and cricket. The stadium notably hosted the [[National Football Championship (Pakistan)|Pakistan National Football Championship]] in 1968. The Shams-Ul-Huda Football Academy, operated by the Jessore District Sports Association (JDSA), is one of the most notable football academies in the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/legacy-dreams-1667116|title=A legacy of dreams|first=Anisur|last=Rahman|access-date=April 10, 2024|date=November 30, 2018|website=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)]]}}</ref>
==Points of interest==
==Points of interest==
* [[Sagardari Union|Sagardari]] is the birthplace of the poet [[Michael Madhusudan Dutta]]. His large villa consists of a huge garden, a small museum and houses. The front gate has a solid sculpture work. The Kobodak River is at a stone's throw away
* [[Sagardari Union|Sagardari]] is the birthplace of the poet [[Michael Madhusudan Dutta]]. His large villa consists of a huge garden, a small museum and houses. The front gate has a solid sculpture work. The Kobodak River is at a stone's throw away.
* Bharat Bhaina (locally called Bharter Dewl) is the relics of ancient Buddhist Temple of the 6th century at [[Keshabpur Upazila|Keshabpur]]
* Bharat Bhaina (locally called Bharter Dewl) is the relics of ancient Buddhist Temple of the 6th century at [[Keshabpur Upazila|Keshabpur]]
* [[Mirzanagar Hammamkhana]] is a structure of Mughal's at [[Keshabpur Upazila|Keshabpur]]
* [[Mirzanagar Hammamkhana]] is a structure of Mughal's at [[Keshabpur Upazila|Keshabpur]]
* [[Dhalijhara Buddha Bihar]] is one of the outstretched and unique Buddhist Temple of the 8th century among the South -Asia at [[Keshabpur Upazila|Keshabpur]]
* [[Dhalijhara Buddha Bihar]] is one of the outstretched and unique Buddhist Temples of the 8th century among [[South Asia]] at [[Keshabpur Upazila|Keshabpur]]
* Birthplace and residence of [[Dhiraj Bhattacharya]] who was a film actor of undivided India and litterateur mostly known for his two autobiographies:Jakhan Police Chhilam and Jakhan Nayak Chhilam. He is also popular for Mathin's Well at Teknaf where a tribal girl, Mathin suicide herself for him after his return to Kolkata at [[Keshabpur Upazila|Keshabpur]]
* Sheikhpura 3 Domed Mosque
*[[Sheikhpura 3 Domed Mosque]] where poet [[Michael Madhusudan Dutta]] learned Persian language at [[Keshabpur Upazila|Keshabpur]]
* [[Khan Jahan Ali's Dighi]] at [[Keshabpur Upazila|Keshabpur]]
*[[Khan Jahan Ali's Dighi]] at [[Keshabpur Upazila|Keshabpur]]
* [[Marshina Baor]], a proposed ecopark at [[Keshabpur Upazila|Keshabpur]]
*[[Marshina Baor]], a proposed ecopark at [[Keshabpur Upazila|Keshabpur]]
* [[Jhikargachha Upazila]]
* The Capital City of flower in Bangladesh, Godkhali [[Jhikargachha Upazila]]...
* [[Abhaynagar Upazila]]
* Katakhal Bangabandhu Park [[Jhikargachha Upazila]]...
* At [[Abhaynagar Upazila]], there is a small village called Dhoolgraam. It once had a magnificent complex of 17 [[Hindu]] temples, but only one remains today. Most of the temples were destroyed by the Bhairab River. A terracotta design can be seen all over the temple. It is considered a very holy place by Bengali [[Hindu]]s.
[[File:Michael Madhusudan Dutta Home 1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The main gate of the house of Michael Madhusudan Dutta at Sagardari village in Jessore. This house is currently being used as a museum.]]
[[File:Michael Madhusudan Dutta Home 1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The main gate of the house of Michael Madhusudan Dutta at Sagardari village in Jessore. This house is currently being used as a museum.]]
* In Vaatnogor at [[Abhaynagar Upazila]], ruins of eleven temple complex, dedicated to [[Shiva]], remains. Though the central temple is partially destroyed, the site still shows the majesty of [[Bengal]]'s glorious past.
* In Vaatnogor at [[Abhaynagar Upazila]], ruins of eleven temple complex, dedicated to [[Shiva]]
* A terracotta plaque bearing the image of Mallinath, a female tirthankar (saint) of the Jain religion, was found at the [[Mound of Dam Dam Peer]] in [[Manirampur Upazila]].<ref name=tourism>{{cite web |author= Duke Khan | access-date = 13 September 2013 |year= 2013 |url = http://touristbd.com/tourism-in-jessore/ | title = Tourism in Jessore. }}</ref> [[File:Mound_of_Dam_Dam_Peer_2.jpeg|thumb| [[Mound of Dam Dam Peer]] in [[Manirampur Upazila]]. ]] It is believed to be the most ancient relic discovered from this part of the world.<ref name=AmarJessore>{{cite web |author= Duke Khan |access-date= 13 September 2013 |year= 2013 |url= http://www.amarjessore.com/amar_jessore/article.php?ref=moghol&details_id=130 |title= Dam Dam Peerosthan in Manirampur Upazilla. |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150416094957/http://www.amarjessore.com/amar_jessore/article.php?ref=moghol&details_id=130 |archive-date= 16 April 2015 |df= dmy-all }}</ref> The Department at Khulna said that the plaque is at least 1800 years old. It is currently kept at the Khulna Museum.<ref name=khulnadiv>{{cite web |author= Duke Khan |access-date= 17 November 2013 |year= 2013 |url= http://www.khulnadiv.gov.bd/node/830292 |title= A short description of archaeological sights – Khulna Division |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://archive.today/20140902095838/http://www.khulnadiv.gov.bd/node/830292 |archive-date= 2 September 2014 |df= dmy-all }}</ref><ref name=Jessoreinfo>{{cite web |author= Duke Khan |first= and Md. Shariful Islam |work= Jessore Info. | access-date = 13 September 2013 | url = http://manirampur.wapka.mobi | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190102122501/http://manirampur.wapka.mobi/ | archive-date = 2 January 2019 | title = Mound of Dam Dam Peer in Manirampur Upazilla.}} [http://www.jessore.info/index.php?option=content&value=787 Alt URL]</ref>
* A terracotta plaque bearing the image of Mallinath, a female tirthankar (saint) of the Jain religion, was found at the [[Mound of Dam Dam Peer]] in [[Manirampur Upazila]].<ref name=tourism>{{cite web |author= Duke Khan | access-date = 13 September 2013 |year= 2013 |url = http://touristbd.com/tourism-in-jessore/ | title = Tourism in Jessore. }}</ref> [[File:Mound_of_Dam_Dam_Peer_2.jpeg|thumb| [[Mound of Dam Dam Peer]] in [[Manirampur Upazila]]. ]] It is believed to be the most ancient relic discovered from this part of the world.<ref name=AmarJessore>{{cite web |author= Duke Khan |access-date= 13 September 2013 |year= 2013 |url= http://www.amarjessore.com/amar_jessore/article.php?ref=moghol&details_id=130 |title= Dam Dam Peerosthan in Manirampur Upazilla. |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150416094957/http://www.amarjessore.com/amar_jessore/article.php?ref=moghol&details_id=130 |archive-date= 16 April 2015 |df= dmy-all }}</ref> The Department at Khulna said that the plaque is at least 1800 years old. It is currently kept at the Khulna Museum.<ref name=khulnadiv>{{cite web |author= Duke Khan |access-date= 17 November 2013 |year= 2013 |url= http://www.khulnadiv.gov.bd/node/830292 |title= A short description of archaeological sights – Khulna Division |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://archive.today/20140902095838/http://www.khulnadiv.gov.bd/node/830292 |archive-date= 2 September 2014 |df= dmy-all }}</ref><ref name=Jessoreinfo>{{cite web |author= Duke Khan |first= and Md. Shariful Islam |work= Jessore Info. | access-date = 13 September 2013 | url = http://manirampur.wapka.mobi | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190102122501/http://manirampur.wapka.mobi/ | archive-date = 2 January 2019 | title = Mound of Dam Dam Peer in Manirampur Upazilla.}} [http://www.jessore.info/index.php?option=content&value=787 Alt URL]</ref>
* Besides, "Neelkuthi" at village Joypur & "Kachari Ghar" are important archaeological sites in [[Manirampur Upazila|Manirampur]]
* Imam Bara, at Murolir Mor beside the [[Dhaka-Khulna Highway]], is a historical building constructed by Hazi Muhammad Mohsin.
* The Jessore Collectorate Building, in Doratana, is one of the oldest buildings in Jessore.
* Near [[Jessore Sadar Upazila]] village Hamidpur has an ancient mosque, known as "Shani mosque." It is an example of the high architecture of Muslim Sultani period.
* Godkhali kalibari
* Panchpukur Baganchara
* Binodia Park
* Upashahar Park
* Jessore Boat-club
* Jess-garden Park
* Rajgonj Baor
* Vobodaho Bil
* Gazir Dorgah
* Gazir Dorgah
* [[File:20220731173148 IMG 2460.jpg|thumb|The Front View of Jashore Airport]][[Jessore Airport]], [[Jessore Cantonment College|Jessore Cantonment]] and Air Force Base Matiur Rahman.
* [[File:20220731173148 IMG 2460.jpg|thumb|The Front View of Jashore Airport]] [[Jessore Airport]], [[Jessore Cantonment College|Jessore Cantonment]] and Air Force Base Matiur Rahman
* Avaynogor's Khanjahan Ali Jame Mosque
* Avaynogor's Khanjahan Ali Jame Mosque
* Jamidar Bari at Shridhorpur
* Jamidar Bari at Shridhorpur
* Konnadah Archajjo Baor at [[Sharsha Upazila|Sarsha]]
* Konnadah Archajjo Baor at [[Sharsha Upazila|Sarsha]]
* [[Benapole]] port
* [[Benapole]] Port
* [[Sonanodia Baor]]
* Fakhir Tika at Godkhali
* Fakhir Tika at Godkhali
* Shimulia Mission (Saheb Bari)
* Shimulia Mission (Saheb Bari)
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* Khatura Baor
* Khatura Baor
* Moktarpur Lalu Babu Jamidar Bari
* Moktarpur Lalu Babu Jamidar Bari
Solo Khada Jamidar Bari, House and birthplace of Ratna Gorva awarded by British Govt. and her son former Health minister of India Dr. Nil Ratan Dhor and his brother Jebon Ratan Dhor
* Solo Khada Jamidar Bari
== Transport ==
== Transport ==
Jessore has well connected road, rail and air transport links to other major cities and water transport links to Khulna and Mongla of Bangladesh. It boasts one of the first rail networks established in the Indian subcontinent.
Jessore has well connected road, rail and air transport links to other major cities and water transport links to Khulna and Mongla of Bangladesh. It boasts one of the first rail networks established in the Indian subcontinent.
=== Road ===
=== Road ===
Jessore is located 270 km south west from [[Dhaka]] capital of Bangladesh by road and 60 km north from Khulna . It is also connected with the Indian city of [[Kolkata]] which is 120 km west through [[Benapole land port]] via [[AH1]]. The road from Jessore to Kolkata is a part of the historic [[Jessore Road]].
Jessore is located 183 km south west from [[Dhaka]], the capital of Bangladesh by road and 60 km north from Khulna. It is also connected with the Indian city of [[Kolkata]] which is 120 km west through [[Benapole land port]] via [[AH1]]. The road from Jessore to Kolkata is a part of the historic [[Jessore Road]].
=== Railway ===
=== Railway ===
[[Jessore Junction railway station]] is a major junction on the [[broad gauge]]-based network of the Western Railway. The network has links extended into Indian territory. Service linking the capital Dhaka and Kolkata April 2008. As well as in 2019 Both India And Bangladesh government agreed to 4 minute stop in Jessore Junction railway station through [[Bandhan Express]] which connect Khulna to Kolkata.
[[Jessore Junction railway station]] is a major junction on the [[broad gauge]]-based network of the Western Railway. The network has links extended into Indian territory. Service linking the capital Dhaka and Kolkata April 2008. As well as in 2019, Both India And Bangladesh government agreed to 4 minute stop in Jessore Junction railway station through [[Bandhan Express]] which connect Khulna to Kolkata.
=== Air ===
=== Air ===
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===Colleges===
===Colleges===
There are 56 master's level, degree (honors), and degree (pass) colleges in the district:<ref name="banbeis">{{cite web |title=List of Colleges |url=http://banbeis.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/banbeis.portal.gov.bd/files/29479d98_ae35_4471_9087_0924aacd88d3/clg%20(1).xlsx |website=Bangladesh Bureau of Education Information and Statistics |format=Excel}}</ref>
There are 56 master's level, degree (honors), and degree (pass) colleges in the district:<ref name="College of Jashore">{{cite web |title=List of Colleges |url=https://banbeis.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/banbeis.portal.gov.bd/files/29479d98_ae35_4471_9087_0924aacd88d3/clg%20(1).xlsx |website=[[Bangladesh Bureau of Education Information and Statistics]] |format=Excel |access-date=28 July 2025 |archive-date=5 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705063142/http://banbeis.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/banbeis.portal.gov.bd/files/29479d98_ae35_4471_9087_0924aacd88d3/clg%20%281%29.xlsx |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[Michael Madhusudan College]], Jashore
* A.B.C.D College
* A.B.C.D College
* Amdabad College Jessore
* Amdabad College Jessore
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* Dr. Abdur Razzak Municipal College, Jessore
* Dr. Abdur Razzak Municipal College, Jessore
* Dr: Afil Uddin College
* Dr: Afil Uddin College
* Fazila Tunnesa Mohila Digree College
* Fazila Tunnesa Mohila Degree College
* Gabkhali Magura United College
* Gabkhali Magura United College
* Ganganandapur Degree College, Jhikargacha
* Ganganandapur Degree College, Jhikargacha
* Government Michael Madhusudan College, Jessore
* [[Govt. Keshabpur College]], Keshabpur
* Government Bir Shreatha Noor Mohammad College
* Government Bir Shrestha Noor Mohammad College
* Hamidpur Al Hera College
* Hamidpur Al Hera College
* Hazi Abdul Motaleb Mahila College
* Hazi Abdul Motaleb Mahila College
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* Jessore College
* Jessore College
* Jessore Government City College Jessore
* Jessore Government City College Jessore
* Jessore Government Mohila College, Jossore
* [[Jashore Govt. Mahila College|Jessore Government Mohila College]], Jessore
* Jhikargacha Mohila Degree College, Jhikargacha
* Jhikargacha Mohila Degree College, Jhikargacha
* Kapatackha Shammilani Degree College
* Kapatackha Shammilani Degree College
* Kazi Nazrul Islam Degree College, Jessore
* Kazi Nazrul Islam Degree College, Jessore
* Keshabpur Government Degree College, Keshabpur
* Mashiahati Degree College, Jessore
* Mashiahati Degree Cooege, Jessore
* Mirjapur Adarsha Mohila Degree College Khajura
* Mirjapur Adarsha Mohila Degree College Khajura
* Monirampur Government Degree College
* Monirampur Government Degree College
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* Shammalini Girls Degree College, Jhikargacha
* Shammalini Girls Degree College, Jhikargacha
* Shimulia Collage, Jhikargacha
* Shimulia Collage, Jhikargacha
* Singia Adarsha Degree Gollege, Basundia
* Singia Adarsha Degree College, Basundia
* Solua Adarsha Degree College
* Solua Adarsha Degree College
* Talbaria Degre College
* Talbaria Degre College
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* Upashahar Mohila Degree College, Jessore
* Upashahar Mohila Degree College, Jessore
* Vangura Adarsha Degree College
* Vangura Adarsha Degree College
* Raghunath Nagar Mohabiddalaya
==Media==
==Media==
===newspapers and magazines===
===newspapers and magazines===
;List of daily newspapers<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jessore.gov.bd/node/18612|script-title=bn:পত্র পত্রিকা|work=jessore.gov.bd|access-date=16 July 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140718004325/http://www.jessore.gov.bd/node/18612|archive-date=18 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
;List of daily newspapers<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jessore.gov.bd/node/18612|script-title=bn:পত্র পত্রিকা|access-date=16 July 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140718004325/http://www.jessore.gov.bd/node/18612|archive-date=18 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Daily Runner
* Daily Runner
* Daily Noapara
* Daily Noapara
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* Daily Purobi
* Daily Purobi
* Daily Deshitaishy (দৈনিক দেশহিতৈষী)
* Daily Deshitaishy (দৈনিক দেশহিতৈষী)
* Daily Sfulingo (দৈনিক স্ফুলিঙ্গ )
* Daily Sfulingo (দৈনিক স্ফুলিঙ্গ)
* Daily Jessore
* Daily Jessore
* Daily Loksamaj
* Daily Loksamaj
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; List of weekly magazines
* Weekly Sonali Din
* Weekly Sonali Din
* Weekly Nawapara
* Weekly Nawapara
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* Weekly Prattohiki
* Weekly Prattohiki
* Weekly Ganomanos
* Weekly Ganomanos
;List of Fortnightly
;List of Fortnightly
* Mot-Motantar
* Mot-Motantar
;List of monthly magazines
;List of monthly magazines
* Monthly Ghumonter Dak
* Monthly Ghumonter Dak
* Monthly Gramer Sangbad
* Monthly Gramer Sangbad
* Monthly Photo Report
* Monthly Photo Report
;List of literary magazines
;List of literary magazines
* Bangla Literature
* Bangla Literature
* Ranoveree by Ahmad Ferdous
* Ranoveree by Ahmad Ferdous
* চেতনা।
==Notable people ==
* [[Sanatana Goswami]] – sage and a prominent writer from medieval period
==Notable people==
* [[Rupa Goswami]] – Bengali poet, philosopher and writer in Vaishnab tradition from medieval period
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*[[Maharaja Pratapaditya]] – Medieval Bengali warrior, adhipati or ruler of Kingdom of Jessore.
* [[Sanatana Goswami]], sage, writer
*[[Michael Madhusudan Datta]] – Bengali poet and playwright.
* [[Rupa Goswami]], Bengali poet, philosopher and writer
*[[Manomohan Bose]] – Bengali poet, playwright and journalist
* [[Maharaja Pratapaditya]], warrior, adhipati or ruler of Kingdom of Jessore
*[[Jnanadanandini Devi]] – Bengali writer, social reformer, pioneer in women’s movement in India
* [[Michael Madhusudan Datta]], Bengali poet and playwright
*[[Prafulla Chandra Ray]] – Bengali chemist, philanthropist and otherwise known as father of modern chemical science in India
* [[Manomohan Bose]], Bengali poet, playwright and journalist
* [[Sisir Kumar Ghosh]]- Founder of Amrita Bazar Patrika, Freedom fighter in Independence Struggle of India
* [[Jnanadanandini Devi]], Bengali writer, social reformer, pioneer in women's movement in India
*[[Kali Nath Roy]] – nationalist journalist and the chief editor of the newspaper The Tribune
* [[Prafulla Chandra Ray]], Bengali chemist, philanthropist and otherwise known as father of modern chemical science in India
*[[Saroj Dutta]] – Indian political activist, poet, editor of Amrit Bazar Patrika
* [[Sisir Kumar Ghosh]], founder of ''Amrita Bazar Patrika'', fighter in Independence Struggle of India
* [[Jadunath Majumdar]], [[Rai Bahadur]]- Journalist, writer, Member of Bengal Legislative Assembly
* [[Kali Nath Roy]], nationalist journalist and the chief editor of the newspaper, The Tribune
* [[N. G. Majumdar]] – Indian archaeologist who is credited with having discovered 62 Indus Valley Civilization sites in Sindh including Chanhudaro
* [[Saroj Dutta]], Indian political activist, poet, editor of Amrit Bazar Patrika
* [[P. C. Bose]] – freedom fighter, labor activist and politician
* [[Jadunath Majumdar]], [[Rai Bahadur]], journalist, writer, member of Bengal Legislative Assembly
* [[Kanak Mukherjee]] – political activist, women’s movement pioneer in India
* [[Nani Gopal Majumdar]], Indian archaeologist
* [[Farida Akhtar]] – popularly known as Babita, Bangladeshi Film actress
* [[P. C. Bose]], fighter, labour activist and politician
* [[Dinesh Chandra Chattopadhyay]] – writer and editor
* [[Kanak Mukherjee]], political activist, women's movement pioneer in India
* [[Haridasa Thakur]] – Vaishnab saint, acarya of the Holy Name
* [[Farida Akhtar]], popularly known as Babita, Bangladeshi Film actress
* [[Jatin Bala]] – poet and Dalit author
* [[Dinesh Chandra Chattopadhyay]], writer and editor
* [[Ahmed Ali Enayetpuri]] – Islamic scholar, member of the Bengal Legislative Assembly
* [[Haridasa Thakur]], Vaishnab saint, acarya of the Holy Name
* [[Mashiur Rahman (politician from Jessore)|Mashiur Rahman]] – politician of the [[Awami League]]
* [[Jatin Bala]], poet and Dalit author
* [[Munshi Mohammad Meherullah]] – poet, Islamic scholar and social reformer
* [[Ahmed Ali Enayetpuri]], Islamic scholar, member of the Bengal Legislative Assembly
* [[Md Rabby Hossen Rahul]], Bangladeshi footballer, [[Bangladesh national football team|Bangladesh football team]]
* [[Jiban Ratan Dhar]] – politician, army officer
* [[Kowsar Ali]], Bangladeshi footballer and field hockey player, [[Bangladesh national football team|Bangladesh football team]] and [[Bangladesh men's national field hockey team|Bangladesh hockey team]]
* [[ASHK Sadek]] – former Education Minister of Bangladesh
* [[Mohammad Moniruzzaman]] – writer, poet, professor, freedom fighter and lyricist[1]
* [[Iqbal Quadir]], founder of Grameenphone
* [[Mohammad Rafiquzzaman]] – lyricist
* [[M. Shamsher Ali]], Bangladeshi astrophysicist
* [[Paran Bandopadhyay]] – Indian film and television actor
* [[Jiban Ratan Dhar]], politician, army officer
* [[Mustafa Monwar]] – painter, sculptor, artist
* [[ASHK Sadek]], former dducation minister of Bangladesh
* [[S. M. Imdadul Hoque]] – Bangladesh Army officer who fought and died in the Bangladesh Liberation war. He was posthumously awarded Bir Uttom, the second-highest military honor in Bangladesh
* [[Mohammad Moniruzzaman]], writer, poet, professor, fighter and lyricist
* Kazi Kamrul Hassan – Bangladesh Navy commodore and MD of Khulna Shipyard
* [[Mohammad Rafiquzzaman]], lyricist
* [[Champa]] – actress, model
* [[Paran Bandopadhyay]], Indian film and television actor
* [[Kishori Mohan Bandyopadhyay]] – Bengali scientist, social worker and freedom fighter
* [[Mustafa Monwar]], painter, sculptor, artist
* [[Latifur Rahman]] – 10th Chief Justice of Bangladesh and the 2nd Chief Adviser of Bangladesh
* [[S. M. Imdadul Hoque]], Bangladesh Army officer
* [[Champa]], actress, model
* [[Kishori Mohan Bandyopadhyay]], Bengali scientist, social worker and fighter
* [[Latifur Rahman]], 10th Chief Justice of Bangladesh and the 2nd Chief Adviser of Bangladesh
* [[Harendranath Munshi]], Indian independence activist
* [[Dilara Zaman]], Bangladeshi Actress
==See also==
==See also==
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{{Portal|Bangladesh}}
* [[Khulna Division]]
* [[Khulna Division]]
* [[Divisions of Bangladesh]]
* [[Districts of Bangladesh]]
* [[Upazilas of Bangladesh]]
* [[Administrative geography of Bangladesh]]
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[[Category:Jashore District| ]]
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Jessore District, officiallyJashore District[3][4][5] (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.; bn), is a district in southwestern Bangladesh. It is bordered by India to the west, Khulna and Satkhira districts to the south, Khulna and Narail to the east, and Jhenaidah and Magura districts to the north. Jessore is the capital of the district. Jessore is the home to the ancestors of Rabindranath Tagore. Jashore was the first independent district of Bangladesh in 1971.
The district produces a variety of crops. Date sugar, called patali, is made from the sap of locally grown date trees. It is cooked, thickened and crystallised using a traditional method. Patali is mainly produced in Khajura, but many date trees are cultivated in the Keshabpur Upazila and Manirampur Upazila areas.
Jessore district once belonged to the ancient Janapada of Vanga (বঙ্গ) Janapada. In the 15th century, Jessore was a part of the kingdom of Pratapaditya. It was then conquered by the Mughals.
British administration was fully established in Jessore district in 1781 when the governor-general ordered the opening of a court at Murali near Jessore.[6] In 1947, Jessore was divided between India and Pakistan. Except for the Bangaon and Gaighata thanas, the district became part of East Pakistan.[7]
The Bengali soldiers stationed at Jessore Cantonment and mutinied against the Pakistan Army on 29 March 1971. They were led by Captain Hafiz Uddin and Lieutenant Anwar in an uprising where 300 soldiers were killed. The rebels killed 50 Pakistani soldiers at Chanchara.
According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh, Jessore District had 798,032 households and a population of 3,076,144 with an average 3.79 people per household. Among the population, 510,121 (16.58%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. The population density was 1,180 people per km2. Jessore District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 56.5%,[11] compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. Approximately, 23.39% of the population lived in urban areas. The ethnic population was 5,386.[1]
The Muslim population is the majority religion, while Hindus, the largest minority, have been growing much more slowly. There is a community of around 5,300 Christians in the district, mainly in Jhikargachha and Jessore Sadar upazilas.
The main occupations are agriculture 39.84%, agricultural labour 24.13%, other wage labour 2.68%, commerce 11.99%, service 8.66%, industry 1.41%, transport 3.11% and others 8.18%.
Jessore District's administrative framework was established in 1781. It consists of the following eight upazilas
The upazilas are further divided into 9 municipalities, 36 wards, 92 unions, 1,329 mouzas, 1,434 villages and 120 mahallas.
Economy
The economy of Jessore District is traditionally agrarian, but in recent decades it has diversified into industry, trade, services, and communications. Due to its geographical position, Jessore is considered a commercial gateway to the south-western region of Bangladesh. The district is home to the country's largest land port Benapole Land Port, the domestic Jessore Airport, railway and road networks, and the Noapara River Port.[13]
Agriculture
Agriculture remains the backbone of Jessore’s economy. Major crops include rice, wheat, jute, maize, potatoes, vegetables, and a variety of fruits. Jessore is especially known for its flower cultivation; flowers grown in Godkhali, Jhikargacha and Sharsha are supplied across the country. The district was once famous for its date juice and molasses, which are still produced during winter. Aquaculture is another significant sector; numerous ponds and hatcheries in the district produce fish and fry (spawn) that are supplied nationwide.[14]
Industry
Jessore has a growing light engineering and mechanical workshop industry. Small factories and workshops produce and repair vehicles, motorcycles, agricultural machinery, and other equipment. Traditional industries include wooden furniture, bamboo and cane products, and handmade combs. The government has also approved the establishment of an Export Processing Zone (EPZ) and an economic zone in Jessore, which are expected to attract both local and foreign investment.[15]
Trade and communication
Benapole Land Port is the largest land port in Bangladesh and serves as the principal gateway for trade with India. Many local residents are engaged directly or indirectly in port-related businesses. The Noapara River Port facilitates trade in goods such as coal, fertilizers, and industrial raw materials. Jessore has road and rail links with Dhaka and other districts, supporting the transport of agricultural and industrial products. Jessore Airport, the only operational domestic airport in the south-western region, plays a vital role in business and tourism.[16]
Infrastructure and services
Almost every union in the district now has access to electricity, which has boosted irrigation, cottage industries, and service activities. Rural roads, bridges, and culverts have improved the marketing of agricultural products. Jessore is also emerging in the field of information technology. A Hi-Tech Park is under construction in the district headquarters, which is expected to become a future hub for the IT industry.[17]
Challenges and prospects
Despite progress, many agricultural and industrial sectors in Jessore lag behind in modern technology and quality control. Climate change and natural disasters pose challenges to agricultural activities. However, sectors such as flower cultivation, fruits and vegetables, aquaculture, date-based products, light engineering, and information technology hold great potential to make Jessore one of the most promising economic regions of Bangladesh.[18]
Arts and culture
Monihar is the last remaining cinema hall in the city of Jessore.
There were 21 cinema halls in the district in 2000.[19] As of 2021, only six survive: four in smaller towns, and two in the city of Jessore.[20] One of the latter, Tosbir Mohol, once the country's second oldest theater with a revolving stage, is being restored for stage productions.[21] The other, Monihar, the largest cinema hall in Bangladesh when it was built in 1983, with 1400 seats,[20] reported record revenues in 2022.[22]
Jessore-based theater troupe Bibartan has staged more than 4,000 performances (stage plays, street theater, and works for children) since their founding in 1989.[23]
1968 East Pakistan National Football Championship runners-up Jessore District football team.
Football and cricket are the two most popular sports in Jessore. Cricketers from the district represent the South Zone in the Bangladesh Cricket League. In football, Jessore most notably won the National Football Championship in 1976. Notable footballers from the district includes Mannaf Rabby, Kowsar Ali, and Rabby Hossen Rahul. Lutfor Rahman, a member of the Shadhin Bangla football team, also hailed from the district. In 1973, the Jessore Zonal football team hosted a historic game against Dinamo Minsk from the Soviet Union, which ended in a 0–9 defeat.[25] The Shamsul Huda Stadium, formerly known as the Jessore Stadium, serves as the district's main venue for football and cricket. The stadium notably hosted the Pakistan National Football Championship in 1968. The Shams-Ul-Huda Football Academy, operated by the Jessore District Sports Association (JDSA), is one of the most notable football academies in the country.[26]
Points of interest
Sagardari is the birthplace of the poet Michael Madhusudan Dutta. His large villa consists of a huge garden, a small museum and houses. The front gate has a solid sculpture work. The Kobodak River is at a stone's throw away
Bharat Bhaina (locally called Bharter Dewl) is the relics of ancient Buddhist Temple of the 6th century at Keshabpur
A terracotta plaque bearing the image of Mallinath, a female tirthankar (saint) of the Jain religion, was found at the Mound of Dam Dam Peer in Manirampur Upazila.[27]Mound of Dam Dam Peer in Manirampur Upazila. It is believed to be the most ancient relic discovered from this part of the world.[28] The Department at Khulna said that the plaque is at least 1800 years old. It is currently kept at the Khulna Museum.[29][30]
Grave of Birshrestho Lance Nayek Noor Muhammad Sheikh
Khatura Baor
Moktarpur Lalu Babu Jamidar Bari
Solo Khada Jamidar Bari
Transport
Jessore has well connected road, rail and air transport links to other major cities and water transport links to Khulna and Mongla of Bangladesh. It boasts one of the first rail networks established in the Indian subcontinent.
Road
Jessore is located 183 km south west from Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh by road and 60 km north from Khulna. It is also connected with the Indian city of Kolkata which is 120 km west through Benapole land port via AH1. The road from Jessore to Kolkata is a part of the historic Jessore Road.
Railway
Jessore Junction railway station is a major junction on the broad gauge-based network of the Western Railway. The network has links extended into Indian territory. Service linking the capital Dhaka and Kolkata April 2008. As well as in 2019, Both India And Bangladesh government agreed to 4 minute stop in Jessore Junction railway station through Bandhan Express which connect Khulna to Kolkata.
Air
Jashore Airport
The Jessore Airport, near the city, is an airfield for the Bangladesh Air Force. One of the oldest airfield in Bangladesh and the subcontinent. Alongside military service, its runway caters to seven commercial flights daily which includes US Bangla, Novo and Biman Bangladesh Airlines, for domestic flights.
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↑1941 figures are for Sadar subdivision and Sarsa thana of Bongaon subdivision of erstwhile Jessore district, which roughly corresponds to the present district.
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