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Quick facts for kids Bogra বগুড়া Bogra,Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Bogra Sathmatha (Heart of Bogra)
Country	Bangladesh
Division	Rajshahi Division
District	Bogra District
Area
• Total	27.63 sq mi (71.56 km²)
Population (2001)
• Total	210,038
Time zone	UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time)
Calling code	051
Website	http://www.dcbogra.gov.bd

Bogra is one of the oldest towns in northern Bangladesh. It is a centre of commerce and trade within the Bogra District. It is under the Rajshahi Division. They have hosted cricket test matches in Shaheed Chandu Stadium. Bogra is also home to the Western Wing of Bangladesh Highway Police.

Ziaur Rahman, former president of Bangladesh, and Muhammad Ali Bogra, a former Prime Minister of Pakistan, were both born in the district.

Bogra is often called the heart of North-Bengal.

Images for kids

Ramparts of the Mahasthangarh citadel, a few miles from Bogra
Sherpur Road, Bogra
Bir Shreshtha Smruti Pillar
Mahasthangarh, Bogra

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