Savar সাভার | |
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 National Memorial in Savar, Bangladesh | |
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| Coordinates:23°51′30″N90°16′00″E / 23.8583°N 90.2667°E /23.8583; 90.2667 | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Dhaka |
| District | Dhaka |
| Jatiya Sangsad constituency | Dhaka-19 and Three union ofDhaka-2 |
| Headquarters | Savar Upazila Complex |
| Government | |
| • Body | Upazila Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 280.11 km2 (108.15 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,311,796 |
| • Density | 8,253.2/km2 (21,376/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Postal code | 1340[2] |
| Area code | 02[3] |
| Website | savar |
Savar (Bengali:সাভার) is anupazila ofDhaka District in the division ofDhaka,Bangladesh and is located at a distance of about 24 kilometers (15 mi) to the northwest ofDhaka city. Savar is mostly famous for theNational Martyrs' Memorial, the national monument for the martyrs of theLiberation War of Bangladesh.
The origin of the name Savar is thought to be an evolved version of the ancient 7th–8th-century township of সর্বেশ্বরShôrbeshshôr ("Lord of everything") or সম্ভারShômbhar situated on the banks of the river known today as theBangshi. Shôrbeshshôr, in turn, is said to have been established on the site of the ancient Sambagh Kingdom. Local legends as well as archaeological finds indicate a king by the name ofHarishchandra, said to be of thePala dynasty, ruled overShôrbeshshôr. There is an oldshloka that goes বংশাবতী-পূর্বতীরে সর্বেশ্বর নগরী, বৈসে রাজা হরিশচন্দ্র জিনি সূরপুরীBôngshaboti-purbotire shôrbeshshôr nôgori, boishe raja Horishchôndro jini shurpuri ("On the East banks of the Bangsabati is the city of Sharbeshvar, lives thereKing Harishchandra conquering Heaven"). In any case, local legend holds that the childlessHarishchandra was succeeded to the throne by his sister Rajeswari's son, Damodar. Damodar's reign started a decline for the kingdom, culminating in the reign of one of his descendants, king Ravan, a music enthusiast. During Ravan's reign, theKoch invaded and sacked the capital established byHarishchandra. However, inscriptions on an undated burnt brick fragment indicate king Mahendra in 869 CE dedicated amatha to his father, saint king Harishchandra, son of king Ranadhirasena, son of king Dhimantasena, son of king Bhimasena. The same inscription also states theBuddhist king Dhimantasena invaded and captured the land between theBangshi and theBrahmaputra and king Ranadhirasena extended the kingdom to theHimalayas and fixed his residence in the city of Shômbhar.[citation needed]
During the1971 war,Savar Cantonment (then Ansar Camp) and the then-newly foundedJahangirnagar University were some of the first targets of military swoop outside the capital followingOperation Searchlight of 25 March. In December of that year, Savar was the last obstacle before the freedom fighters (led byKader Siddiqui and others) entered the capital, and the Pakistan army conceded defeat. Days before the end of the war, teenager Golam Dastagir Titu was killed in a direct encounter between the Pakistani Army and the freedom fighters. The compatriots buried him near the main gate of the Central Cattle Breeding & Dairy Farm, Savar. The Bangladeshi Army constructed a memorial monument in his honour.
On 24 November 2012, a garment factory fire killed at least 112 people. The factory-made clothes for US and European companies were faulted for negligent safety standards.[4]Walmart andSears, two of the companies who contracted work from this factory, refused to compensate victims.[5]
On 24 April 2013,a building in Savar collapsed, killing 1,129 people and injuring around 2,500.[6][7] The building housed a garment factory that exported clothing to US and European companies. Eighty percent of the workers were women aged 18–20, paid $0.12-$0.26 per hour.[8]
Savar is located at 23°51′30″N 90°16′00″E / 23.8583°N 90.2667°E / 23.8583; 90.2667. It has 66,956 units of household and a total area of 280.11 square kilometers (108.16 sq mi). It is bounded byKaliakair andGazipur Sadar upazilas on the north,Keraniganj Upazila on the south, Mirpur, Mohammadpur, Pallabi, and Uttara thanas of Dhaka City on the east, andDhamrai andSingair upazilas on the west. The land of the upazila is composed of alluvium soil of the Pleistocene period. The height of the land gradually increases from the east to the west. The southern part of the upazila is composed of the alluvium soil of the Bangshi and Dhalashwari rivers. The main rivers are Bangshi, Turag, Buriganga, and Karnatali. The Bangshi River has become polluted due to industrialization. The total cultivable land measures 16,745.71 hectares (41,379.6 acres), in addition to fallow land of 10,551.18 hectares (26,072.5 acres).
| Religions in Savar Upazila (2022)[1] | ||||
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| Religion | Percent | |||
| Islam | 94.91% | |||
| Hinduism | 4.60% | |||
| Christianity | 0.38% | |||
| Other or not stated | 0.11% | |||
According to the2011 Census of Bangladesh, Savar Upazila had 359,084 households and a population of 1,385,910. 243,262 (17.55%) were under 10 years of age. Savar had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 68.0%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1000 males. 296,851 (21.42%) lived in urban areas.[9][10]
The religious breakdown wasMuslim 93.86%,Hindu 5.35%, Christian 0.58%,Buddhist 0.20%, others 0.01%, and ethnic minority group nationals numbered 319 includingBuno,Garo,Chakma (Sangma), andBurman. The main occupations are Agriculture 24.34%, agricultural labourer 12.84%, wage labourer 4.44%, cattle breeding, forestry and fishing 1.90%, industry 1.37%, commerce 17.35%, service 20.68%, construction 1.66%, transport 3.96% and others 11.46%.
Agriculture and manufacturing are the two major economic sectors in Savar. The main crops grown here are Paddy, Jute, peanut, onion, garlic, chili, and other vegetables. The extinct or nearly extinct crops in the region are Aus paddy, Asha Kumari paddy, sesame, linseed, kali mator, randhuni saj, mitha saj, kaun, and mas kalai. The main fruits cultivated here are Jackfruit, mango, olive, papaya, guava, kamranga, berry, and banana. There are 181 combined fisheries, dairies, poultries, five hatcheries, 209 poultries, and 1319 fisheries. Manufacturing facilities include Ceramic industry, beverage industry, press and publication, garments industry, foot ware, jute mills, textile mills, printing and dyeing factory, transformer industry, automobile industry, biscuit and bread factory, pharmaceutical industry, soap factory, brickfield, cold storage, welding, plant nursery, etc.Bangladesh Export Processing Zone is located in this upazila. The Cottage industry includes 8 Weaving, 100 goldsmith, and 29 others workshops. The main exports are Jackfruit, papaya, flower, sapling, dairy products, meat, transformer, fabrics, dye, medicine, ready-made garments, electronics and electric goods, shoe, brick, sweetmeat, etc.
| Agriculture % | Industry % | Service % |
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| 23.6 | 59.6 | 16.8 |
There is 62 km of pucca (first-class), 56 km of semi pucca, 562 km of mud road, and 50 km of highway. Transports used here include the traditional (and extinct or nearly extinct) Palanquin, bullock cart, horse carriage, and modern-day vehicles.
The minimum wage is approximately $9.50 per week or $38 per month.[11][12]
There are so many important installations in Savar, some of them are following -
Some other important establishments of Savar are Satellite Ground Receiving Station (Talibabad), Savar Youth Training Centre, etc.
Savar Thana was established in 1912 and was turned into an upazila in 1983.
Savar Upazila is divided intoSavar Municipality and 13union parishads: Aminbazar,Ashulia, Banogram, Bhakurta,Birulia,Dhamsona, Kaundia, Pathalia , Savar, Shimulia, Tetuljhora, and Yearpur. The union parishads are subdivided into 220 mauzas and 380 villages.
Savar Municipality is subdivided into nine wards and 57mahallas.[16]
The area of the town is 24.1 km2. It had a population of 124,885; male 53.03%, female 46.97%; population density per km2 of 5182. Presently, Savar Upazila is divided into two thanas, one is Savar Main, and the other isAshulia.[citation needed]
The following are some of the notable institutions of Savar
| Radio Colony Model School and College রেডিও কলোনি মডেল স্কুল এন্ড কলেজ | |
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Radio Colony, Savar , 1343 | |
| Coordinates | 23°51′35″N90°15′53″E / 23.85963°N 90.26474°E /23.85963; 90.26474 |
| Information | |
| Other name | RCMSC |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Education for the Greatness of Humanity |
| Established | 1989 (1989) |
| Chairman | Mrs. Khadija Begum |
| Principal | H. M. Shah Alam Mia |
| Grades | 1-12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Language | Bengali andEnglish |
| Campus | Approximately 12 acres |
| Colors | White, Sky Blue, and Navy Blue |
| Accreditation | Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka |
| Website | rcms.edu.bd |
Radio Colony Model School and College (RCMSC) is a state-operated secondary and higher secondary institution located in Savar Upazila. It is situated alongside theDhaka-Aricha Highway, making it accessible for students from different areas. The institution's EIIN (Educational Institute Identification Number) is 108411.[17] The school was established in 1989 and upgraded to a college in 2024.[18]
The school enrolls students from grades 1 to 12, including kindergarten and nursery classes. Classes are conducted in two shifts: morning and day. Each section typically has 60-80 students. More than 400 students participate annually in theHigher Secondary School Certificate (HSC),Secondary School Certificate (SSC),Junior School Certificate (JSC), andPrimary Education Certificate (PEC) exams. Approximately half of these students come from the science group, while the rest are from commerce and humanities groups.
RCMSC students are actively involved in sports, with an annual sports competition organized by the school authorities. Students participate in various sports, including sprints (100 to 400 meters), long jump, and high jump.
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