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Chandpur business commerce

Chandpur thana and office courts were established in Narsinghpur in the river. Then the confluence of the Padma, Meghna and Dakatia was about 60 miles south of the present place. Narsinghpur is gradually drained into the river. Padma, on the banks of the Meghna, gradually forms the present Chandpur. Chandpur In 1779, the map of Rennel was identified with the Tripura district, the exact location of Chandpur in Narsinghpur. In 1778 Chandpur was transformed into a subdivision. Prior to this, the famous Chandpur port, which has developed in the confluence of Padma, Meghna and Dakatia, has spread all over India. Dakatia river is divided into two parts by Chandpur. Purabanbazar is built on the north bank and south bank. Known as the main center of the main Puranas market. Chandpur is one of the oldest business centers that gives history evidence. Because in the history, the famous Chand Saudagar, famous for the 'Manasa Mangal', came to trade in the river port by passing through the 'Sawdanga' 'Mudkur'. According to some historians, Chandpur is named after the name of Chand Saudagar.

Chandpur is one of the earliest rivers and historic commercial centers since ancient times. During the British rule, Chandpur's reputation for jute business spread throughout the world. Chandpur was famous as the center of undivided Bengal. Chandpur's business commerce centered around Puranbazar. Since the beginning of the British rule, Puran Bazar has become a trading center. Meghna on the west side of Purana Bazar and Dakatia river in the north. At that time the river path was the only medium of trade. During the British period, there was a provision of transport to Calcutta through Chandpur. Then Chandpur was called 'Gate way to Eastern India'. Chandpur is well-known in India as a commercial center. Chandpur Port, as the second largest river port of Bangladesh and a famous business center, is a very well known name of this subcontinent. The country's famous port of the country's quadruple communication system, was once being engaged in business linkage and matching between the vast mountainous region of East Bengal-West Bengal and Seven Sisters. Rupali Hilsa of Chandpur has been recognized worldwide since ancient times. Besides, other fishes, shrimp and frogs are exported to far-off Europe and America. Notable trade and industrial establishments of Chandpur include jute mill, salt mill, pulse mill, oil mill, flour mill, flour mill, rice mill, chilli mill, cold storage, ice mill, automatic rice mill, match factory, soap factory, synthetic Rope making factories, S-Mill, steel mills, net factories and many other small big industrial enterprises. Chandpur has official records of commercial lanes and dues of about two and a half billion rupees per month. Here many foreign businessmen arrive. Nakhoda and the famous 22 family of Pakistan and the Marwaris of India have long lived here with great fame. During the British rule, Chandpur Jute was famous for trading. Jute was exported directly from Chandpur to foreign countries. Jute business centers are developed in the purana market. Late Waliullah Patwari, Sarada Babu, Saroj Kumar Das, Idris Majumdar, Bazlul Gani Chowdhury and Chittaranjan Roy Chowdhury are still remembered with respect. Meghna-Dhanagoda and Chandpur-Haimirch Irrigation Project have also given new dimensions to the production of agricultural commodities in this district. Chandpur has many salt pendants.

After the independence of the country, the business trade of the Puran Bazar was further expanded. Market scales and commercial establishments have multiplied. At this time Chandpur Industrial and Merchant Association was reconstructed by some enthusiastic businessmen. The membership of the association increased a lot. The Chandpur industrial and mercantile association is not just a business organization, but this association has become one of the social services in Chandpur. In the sincere efforts of the chairman of the association, Mr. Jahangir Akhanda Selim, the merchant association was recognized as the 'Chandpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry' in 1985 and was promoted to the 'A' Classic Chamber in 1991. He was included in the Federation of Chandpur Chamber of Commerce, and he was elected as the Director of the FBCCI Council for the seventh time. It is to be noted here that traders of Puran Bazar have been playing a commendable role in the development of Chandpur city and in the field of social service. In 1946, the contribution of the traders of Puran Bazar to the establishment of Chandpur College was memorable. It is said that traders of Puran Bazar established the college by raising the subscription. Besides, they also contributed to the construction of Chandpur Women's College, BD Hall, Town Hall.

Since the 1960s, the Meghna began to break newbazar and Puran Bazar in Karal Gras. Puranbazar businessmen are the most affected due to river erosion. Merchant associations played an active role in the breakdown. This association attracts the attention of the government repeatedly to break apart. Puranabazar business has long been affected due to road constraints. Chandpur-Shariatpur ferry service was introduced and the road connectivity between Dhaka-Puran Bazar-Chittagong was expanded as Chandpur's business trade has expanded. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has opened a new bridge between the New and Puran Bazar and opened the door of Chandpur's golden possibilities.