Birol(Upazila)

Biral is an important upazila of Dinajpur district.

It is a township bordering the Indian state of West Bengal, with the South Dinajpur district of India situated to its west.

Geographically, it is a fertile region located in the basin of the Punarbhaba and Tangon rivers.

This agriculture-based upazila is known for the production of rice and vegetables.

Biral Upazila was once also known as 'Biral Port,' which signifies the commercial importance of the region.

The communication system here is quite advanced; in particular, the Biral Railway Station serves as an important junction on the Dinajpur-Panchagarh route.

One of the main attractions of Biral is its natural beauty and historical landmarks.

Among the places of interest, the Biral Central Jame Mosque and various local ancient architectural monuments are notable.

Additionally, the vast crop fields and the riverbank areas catch the eyes of travelers.

Among prominent figures, the ancestral home of Bangladesh's renowned fiction writer and academic Dr.

Muhammed Zafar Iqbal is in this upazila.

In recent times, Biral Upazila has been widely discussed locally for its modern infrastructural development and the expansion of agricultural technology, which is making this township economically more prosperous.