Fulbari(Upazila)

Phulbari is an important upazila of Dinajpur district, located in its southeastern region.

Geographically, it is situated on flat land along the banks of the Choto Jamuna River, where fertile alluvial soil is highly suitable for agriculture.

Phulbari is known nationwide for its vast coal mine, which has significantly influenced the economic and geopolitical landscape of the region.

Among its notable establishments are Phulbari Government College and the traditional Phulbari Railway Station, which has been used as a primary means of transport since the British colonial era.

Among the places of interest, the natural environment along the banks of the Choto Jamuna River and the local ancient mosques and temples attract tourists.

Phulbari Upazila is associated with the memory of language activist and renowned politician M.

Abdur Rahim, who is held in high esteem by the people of this region.

Furthermore, the area's cultural heritage and social harmony make this township unique.

In recent times, news regarding the anti-coal mine movement and its associated environmental and socio-economic impacts has repeatedly appeared in national media, keeping Phulbari at the center of discussion.