DC Office Jhalakathi

DC Office Jhalakathi Welcome to the Official Facebook webpage of Jhalakathi District Administration Since then the place was known as Jeler Kathi (i.e. living place of fishermen).

Previously known as Maharajganj ,the total area of Jhalokathi district is 758 sq.kms. It is assumed that the district is named with the idea that fishermen (Jelera) used to cut wood for making boats and they also made the forest suitable place for their housing. Moreover, the fisherman are known as Jhalo. With the passage of time & transformation of dialect it is currently known as Jhalokathi. I

n ancient times it gained its popularity as a centre of business and for its river port. Due to its commercial prominence it was known as the second Kolkata. Main Rivers: Bishkhali, Sugandha, Dhansiri, Gabkhan, Jangalia and Bamanda, Bazitpur river. The district stands on 59th place among 64 districts of Bangladesh in terms of area & 63rd according to population. In Barisal division it is the 6th district. In 1875 it was turned into municipality (Pourashava) & on 1 July 1971 a sub-division (Mohokuma) . Jhalokathi was established as a district on1 Feb, 1984. It has 4 upazillas named Jhalokathi Sadar, Kanthalia, Nalsity, Razapur. The prominent figures are:
1. Jibanananda Das (1899-1954) a major Bengali poet and
educationist.
2. Kamini Roy was Born on 12 October, 1864 , a poet,essayist
member of the Female Labor Investigation Commission
3. Hon'ble Minister of Industries, Al haj Amir Hossain Amu, MP

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

The first DC of this district was Mr. Syed Md. Shamsul Haque. The present DC is Mr. Shakhawat Hossain

The district administration is run by :
1. Deputy Commissioner (DC)
2. ADC (General,ICT)
3. ADC (Revenue)
4. Additional District Magistrate (ADM)
5. Deputy Director (Local Government)
6. Assistant Commissioner & Executive Magistrate

Inauguration of "Campaign on the prevention of Food Adulteration & Chemical Contamination" by Mr. Shakhawat Hossain, DC ...
23/09/2014

Inauguration of "Campaign on the prevention of Food Adulteration & Chemical Contamination" by Mr. Shakhawat Hossain, DC Jhalakathi in the chair, Mr. Md.Gaus, Divisional Commissioner, Barisal as the chief guest, Mr. Mojid Ali, SP Jhalakathi & Mr. Afzal Hossain Rana, Mayor Jhalakthi Porashava as special guests at the program held on 23 September 2014 at Jhalakathi DC Office.

Mr. Shakhawat Hossain,DC Jhalakathi as chief guest, along with Mr. Afzal Hossain, Mayor Pourasava, Jhalakathi took part ...
04/09/2014

Mr. Shakhawat Hossain,DC Jhalakathi as chief guest, along with Mr. Afzal Hossain, Mayor Pourasava, Jhalakathi took part in a colourful rally and a discussion program to celebrate the 284th birth anniversary and to highlight the divine life of Baba Lokenath who was born on 31 August 1730 and died in 1890.

Mr.Shakhawat Hossain, DC Jhalakathi paid a visit to the Lord Shiv temple, the hermitage, the pilgrim home and Shibbari P...
03/09/2014

Mr.Shakhawat Hossain, DC Jhalakathi paid a visit to the Lord Shiv temple, the hermitage, the pilgrim home and Shibbari Primary School located at Ponabalia Union of Jhalakathi Sadar on 3 September 2014

Mr. Shakhawat Hossain, DC Jhalakathi on a preparatory meeting to celebrate International Literacy Day-2014, 8September.L...
29/08/2014

Mr. Shakhawat Hossain, DC Jhalakathi on a preparatory meeting to celebrate International Literacy Day-2014, 8September.
Literacy- a human right, a tool of personal empowerment and a means for social and human development.

Mr. Shakahawat Hossain, DC Jhalakathi as the chief guest attending the prize giving program of Hifjkhana Representative ...
25/08/2014

Mr.
Shakahawat Hossain, DC Jhalakathi as the chief guest attending the prize
giving program of Hifjkhana Representative Conference & District
level Hifj Competition 2014 organized by Islamic Foundation Jhalakathi
and giving away prizes to the winners of the Holy Quran Hafiz who
secured 1st 2nd & 3rd position with Mr. Mortaza Reza Harun, Deputy
Director, Islamic Foundation, Jhalakathi in the chair- on 25 August 2014
With a vision to preaching,
prompting, upholding & propagating the values and ideals of Islam
the Islamic Foundation was established on 28th March 1975 by the Father
of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding Father of
Bangladesh.

A quarterly evaluation/review meeting on iodized edible salt held at DC Office Jhalakathi -organized by CIDD Project, BS...
24/08/2014

A quarterly evaluation/review meeting on iodized edible salt held at DC Office Jhalakathi -organized by CIDD Project, BSCIC on 23 August 2014

Jhalakathi District Administration adopted a daylong program to mark the 39th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nat...
16/08/2014

Jhalakathi District Administration adopted a daylong program to mark the 39th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. In observance of the Day in a befitting manner, Jhalakathi District Administration organized the discussion meeting with Mr. Shakhawat Hossain, DC Jhalakathi in the chair to pay profound homage and to review his various aspects of life and activities at its Shilpakala Auditorium followed by a prize giving ceremony. Mr. Mojid Ali, SP Jhalakathi spoke as one of the special guests. A video clipping on Banganbdhu was also shown prior to the program. Mr. Shakhawat Hossain gave away prizes to winners of different competitions arranged by Shishu Academy. Special milad mahfil and special prayers offered at all religious institutions of Jhalakathi.

ঝালকাঠি জেলায় মাসিক উন্নয়ন সমন্বয় সভা আগস্ট-২০১৪ । উপস্থিত আছেন মাননীয় শিল্প মন্ত্রী আলহাজ্ব আমির হোসেন আমু, এম,পি মহোদয়...
10/08/2014

ঝালকাঠি জেলায় মাসিক উন্নয়ন সমন্বয় সভা আগস্ট-২০১৪ । উপস্থিত আছেন মাননীয় শিল্প মন্ত্রী আলহাজ্ব আমির হোসেন আমু, এম,পি মহোদয়।

Inauguration of Deuri Govt Primary School cm Cyclone Shelter by Hon'ble Minister of Industries Al-Haj Amir Hossain Amu,...
10/08/2014

Inauguration of Deuri Govt Primary School cm Cyclone Shelter by Hon'ble Minister of Industries Al-Haj Amir Hossain Amu, M.P. at Ponabalia Union of Jhalakathi......09 August 2014

On the occasion of the inauguration of Dibakorkathi Govt. Primary School cm Cyclone Shelter by Hon'ble Minister of Indu...
10/08/2014

On the occasion of the inauguration of Dibakorkathi Govt. Primary School cm Cyclone Shelter by Hon'ble Minister of Industries Al-haj Amir Hossain Amu, M.P. at Nathullabad Union of Jhalakathi.....09 August 2014

A courtesy meeting with 31st BCS Education cadre 141 FTC NAEM participants on Know Bangladesh & Own Village Study Tour.....
10/08/2014

A courtesy meeting with 31st BCS Education cadre 141 FTC NAEM participants on Know Bangladesh & Own Village Study Tour.....10 August 2014

Mr. Shakhawat Hossain, DC Jhalokathi with the UNO visited the residence at Aura village of Kanthalia upazilla & conveyed...
07/08/2014

Mr. Shakhawat Hossain, DC Jhalokathi with the UNO visited the residence at Aura village of Kanthalia upazilla & conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members of the deceased Md. Faizul Islam who died in a tragic Pinak-6 launch incident that capsized on 4 Aug 2014 in the Lauhojang channel in Padma river. He also prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul at his graveyard.

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Office Of The Deputy Commissiner
Barisal
8400

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