Kaliganj(Upazila)

Kaliganj Upazila, located in the Lalmonirhat district, is geographically and historically quite rich.

Situated in the basin of the Teesta and Dharla rivers, this region is primarily known as an agricultural area.

Administratively, it is surrounded by Aditmari to the north, Gangachara of Rangpur district to the south, Aditmari and the border of West Bengal, India to the east, and the Teesta River to the west.

The rivers flowing through the Upazila and the fertile alluvial soil have shaped it into a peaceful and green landscape.

Among the notable landmarks of Kaliganj Upazila is the historic Kakina Zamindar Bari, which is a center of attraction for tourists due to its architectural style.

Additionally, the area adjacent to the Teesta Barrage and various ancient mosques and temples bear witness to its heritage.

Kakina Bazar and Kaliganj Bazar are well-known as the hubs of local trade.

The Kakina area, associated with the memories of the renowned litterateur and educationist Dr.

Muhammad Shahidullah, once gained significant fame for its cultural activities.

In recent times, the demand for preventing erosion by the Teesta River and implementing modern irrigation projects has become a major topic of discussion in local life.

Due to its geographical location, the communication system here is improving day by day, which is giving new momentum to the local economy.