Background of Rangpur district
In terms of naming, it is popularly believed that this name is derived from the earlier 'Rangpur'. It is known from history 
that the British started the cultivation of indigo in the subcontinent. Due to the fertile soil in this region, a lot of 
indigo was cultivated here. That blue was known as Ranga by the local people. In the evolution of time, Rangpur came from
that color and today's Rangpur from it.Another common idea is that the previous name of Rangpur district was Rangpur. 
The name Rangpur derives from the naming of the Rangamahal of Bhagadatta, son of Prag Jyotisvara Nara. Another name of 
Rangpur district is Jangpur. The district was also called Jampur by some because of the prevalence of malaria. However,
 Rangpur district was the main bastion of resistance movement from the distant past. So the name Jangpur is considered as 
the original name of Rangpur. Janga means war, Pur means city or town. People coming from the villages were often killed 
by the British or died of malaria. So common people were afraid to come to the city. It can be said without doubt that 
Rangpur district was a battlefield in the distant past. Rangpur was called Lal Rangpur because of the way the peasant 
movement flourished in the district in the late thirties.

Geographical boundaries
 Rangpur district extends from 25°03˝ to 29°32˝ east longitude. Total area is 2308 square km. Rangpur district consists 
of eight upazilas, 76 unions, 1455 mauzas and 3 municipalities. Rangpur district is bordered by Lalmonirhat and Teesta
 rivers in the north, Gaibandha and Dinajpur districts in the south, Gaibandha, Kurigram and Lalmonirhat in the east and 
Dinajpur and Nilphamari districts in the west. River Teesta separates the northern and northeastern borders of Lalmonirhat 
and Kurigram districts. Rangpur district extends from 25°03˝ to 29°32˝ east longitude. Total area is 2308 square km.
 Rangpur district consists of eight upazilas, 76 unions, 1455 mauzas and 3 municipalities. Rangpur district is bordered by 
Lalmonirhat and Teesta rivers in the north, Gaibandha and Dinajpur districts in the south, Gaibandha, Kurigram and Lalmonirhat
 in the east and Dinajpur and Nilphamari districts in the west. River Teesta separates the northern and northeastern borders of Lalmonirhat 
and Kurigram districts. Rangpur district is considered to be part of the larger Bangaplaban land. But from the geological point of view 
its structure is different from other districts of the country. The topography of the district has been associated with the shifting 
of several north-flowing rivers and seismic uplifts in the past. The initial course change of Teesta river was very important in the
land formation of Rangpur district. The Tistandi was a tributary of the Ganges before 1787. Teesta Sikkim or Rangu as it is known in the Himalayas till 1787 joins the
 Atrai near Dinajpur district and falls into the lower Ganges river. In the 18th century, the Brahmaputra was seasonally connected to both the rivers by way of the Teesta, the Atrai, 
and the Ganges and some scattered canals. Another river Dharla Teesta joins the Brahmaputra river in the lower Himalayan region east of Greater 
Rangpur district (present day Kurigram). Ghaghat is another important river in the district. Ghaghat originates from Teesta and flows
south through Rangpur district crossing Gaibandha district and falls into Karatoa river. Atrai river at that time served as the link 
between Karatoa and Ganges.

Administrative areas

Rangpur district is divided into eight upazilas. These are-

Rangpur Sadar Upazila

Badarganj Upazila

Gangachara Upazila

Kaunia upazila

Mithapukur Upazila

Pirgacha upazila

Pirganj Upazila and

Taraganj Upazila

the Economy

Rangpur region is said to be famous for tobacco. The tobacco produced here meets the needs of the whole country. A large quantity of paddy-jute-potato is produced in Rangpur. Which is equally appreciated in the local market as well as the countrywide market.

Industry

Bisik Shilap Nagari has been developed at a place called Kellaband in Rangpur district. There are various heavy industries such as RFL Ltd., Milk Vita Bangladesh, various cold storages. In addition, there are several factories for making bidis (cigarettes) in a place called Haragach. RK Fan Factory is located at Alam Nagar in Rangpur city. Shyampur Sugar Mill Limited, Rangpur Distilleries and Chemical Co. Ltd. were established in Shyampur of Badarganj Upazila.

Fascinating place

Tajhat Rajbari 

Carmichael College,

Tajhat Rajbari,

different world,

Rangpur Zoo,

pigeon trap

Educational institutions

In terms of education system, Rangpur district is one of the districts of Bangladesh since ancient times. Many reputed educational institutions have been established here. Among them are:

Rangpur Zila School

Rangpur Government Girls High School

Rangpur Cadet College

Cantonment Public School and College, Rangpur

Police Line School and College, Rangpur

Collectorate School and College, Rangpur

Rangpur Government College

Begum Rokeya Government Women's College

Carmichael College

Begum Rokeya University