North Bengal

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Cities and towns (North Bengal)

• Rajshahi, is the divisional capital of Rajshahi Division. The city has an excellent railway transport system.
• Pabna, is an important city situated on the bank of Padma River. Jagannath Temple One of the most beautiful Hindu Temple in northern Bengal is in this city.
• Ishwardi, is a city in Pabna District. It is also the headquarters of western zone of Bangladesh Railway.
• Bogra, is a major city located in the Bogra District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh. It is a major commercial hub. This city is also known as the capital of North Bengal of Bangladesh. Bogra is considered the oldest city of Bengal, dating to the reign of the Great Emperor Ashoka, who ruled India from 268 to 232 BCE.
• Joypurhat Sadar is the capital of Joypurhat District. Joypurhat Sugar Mill's Limited is the largest autonomous sugar mill in Bangladesh which is in this city. Pagla Dewan Boddhovumi is one of Bangladesh's most important monuments.
• Alipurduar is the main commercial town of the Eastern Dooars region. Now Alipurduar is a new district.
• Buniadpur is a newly planned municipal city, a census town & a sub-divisionisnal headquarter in Dakshin Dinajpur district in North Bengal in the state of West Bengal, India.
• Madarihat
• Cooch Behar was once home to the famous Cooch Behar kingdom. The North Bengal State Transport Corporation operates its services from all over the region. It has its headquarters here. It also features the North Bengal State Library.
• Dalkhola is commercial town, business hub and 4th largest railway station in North Bengal.
• Darjeeling is the largest hill town of the region. It was once the summer capital of Bengal.
• Dhupguri is one of the most flourishing cities of the region, due to its significant location.
• Dinhata
• Falakata
• Farakka
• Gangarampur.
• Haldibari
• Hasimara
• Itahar
• Islampur
• Jalpaiguri Once the most important town and the home to the tea industry, it is presently the second largest city of the region and the headquarters of the Jalpaiguri division of West Bengal. The city is home to the Circuit Bench of the Kolkata High Court and features the newly built up Jalpaiguri Medical College. Lying, about from one another, Siliguri and Jalpaiguri both merge up to be the largest metropolis of the region.
• Kalimpong is a hill station of the region. It is the 21st district of West Bengal.
• Kurseong is another hill station of the region.
• Kaliaganj is a census town in Uttar Dinajpur district, North Bengal in the state of West Bengal, India.
• Malbazar is one of the most important towns of North Bengal and known for its scenic beauty and tea Gardens around.
• Maynaguri is also one of the most important towns in North Bengal which is situated at the junction of several cities and connects Jalpaiguri, Malbazar, Dhupguri, Mathabhanga, Changrabandha, etc. with one other. It is also one of the most important business location and known as the 'Gateway to the Dooars'.
• Balurghat is the headquarters of Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal.
• Malda English Bazar or mainly known as Malda is the third largest city in the region and the most important commercial city. It is the headquarters of Malda division. The University of Gour Banga and Malda Medical College and Hospital are situated in this town. Malda Town railway station which is the second busiest station in this region, after New Jalpaiguri.
• Naxalbari is a small hamlet in the Darjeeling district. It is the place from where the Naxalite movement draws its name, and was the scene of the first Naxal agitation.
• Raiganj the district headquarters of Uttar Dinajpur.
• Siliguri is the largest city of North Bengal and its commercial and transport hub. University of North Bengal is situated at Raja Rammohanpur and North Bengal Medical College and Hospital are situated at Sushrutanagar in this town. Lying, about from one another, Siliguri and Jalpaiguri both merge up to be the largest metropolis of the region.
• Totopara is a small village in Alipurduar district, and home to one of the last remaining ethnic tribes of the regions – the Totos.
• Tufanganj

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