Mokamtola Upazila
Mokamtola
মোকামতলা | |
|---|---|
 Karatoa River at Mokamtala Upazila | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Rajshahi |
| District | Bogura |
| Established | 7 May 2026 |
| Headquarters | Mokamtola |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
Mokamtola (Bengali: মোকামতলা) is a newly approved upazila of Bogura District in the division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. It was officially upgraded to administrative upazila status by the National Implementation Committee for Administrative Reorganization (NICAR) on 7 May 2026.[1]
History
Mokamtala was previously a prominent trade hub and a union under Shibganj Upazila. Due to its growing population and economic importance, local residents long demanded its elevation to an upazila. On 23 February 2026, a formal application was submitted to the Ministry of Local Government. On 7 May 2026, the government formally approved the creation of Mokamtala as the 13th upazila of Bogura District.[2][3]
Administration
Mokamtala Upazila consists of five union parishads which were carved out of Shibganj Upazila:
- Mokamtala Union
- Deuli Union
- Saidpur Union
- Maidanhatta Union
- Shibganj Union
The upazila is part of the Bogra-2 parliamentary constituency.
Economy
Mokamtala is considered a major commercial point in northern Bangladesh. It is located at a strategic junction on the N5 Highway (Dhaka–Rangpur Highway). The area is well known for its wholesale markets, cold storages, and agricultural trade, particularly potatoes and vegetables.
See also
References
- ↑ Reporter, Special (2026-05-07). "Bogura City Corporation formed, 5 new upazilas approved". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ↑ "Mokamtala approved as a new upazila in NICAR meeting". Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). 2026-05-07. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ↑ "Approval for Bogura City Corporation and Mokamtala Upazila". Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 2026-05-07. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
