Mathbaria Upazila: History
The ancient history of Mathbaria dates back to the Mughal period. Subedar Murshid Quli Khan sent Aga Baker Khan to Kirtan Khola in the area of Chandradwip which was named Baker Ganj after him. It was named Mathbaria after the Hindu-dominated Math of Mathbaria in a lower area in the Mauza of Baker Ganj. Mathbaria police station was established in 1904. Mathbaria upazila currently has 1 municipality and 11 unions. The ancient history of Mathbaria has developed since the Mughal era. The Subedar Murshid Quli Khan sent Aga Baker Khan to name a location near the Kirtankhola River, which later became known as Bakerganj. In the Hindu-populated area here, it was named Mathbaria, Mathbaria Thana was established in 1904. currently, Mathbaria Upazila has 1 municipality and 11 unions.
Notable figures in Mathbaria's history include Mahyuddin Ahmed, Shaheed Noor Hossain, and Major (Retd) Mehedi Ali Imam. Significant water bodies in the area include the Baleshwari, Kocha, and Pona rivers.
The literacy rate is 62.8%, with a notable number of colleges, secondary schools, and primary schools. The primary source of income for the population is agriculture.
Local markets and fairs are significant. The electricity and drinking water supply systems in the upazila are improving, but the sanitation and health center conditions need enhancement.