Pagla Thana


Pagla Thana is a administrative thana in Gafargaon, Mymensingh, Bangladesh, it is under Bangladesh Police, It was established in 2012.

Geography

Pagla Thana borders Trishal and Nandail in the north, Sreepur and Gazipur in the south, Bhaluka in the west, Nandail and Hossainpur and Kishoreganj in the east.

History

On 11 November 2002, the Ministry of Home Affairs under the jurisdiction of the BNP—Jamaat coalition government, gave the approval and order for development for Pagla Thana.
In January 2003, the Ministry of Home Affairs sent a proposal to Public Works Department for construction of the main building for Pagla Thana.
On 31 March 2011, in a public meeting organized by Awami League, the then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced the beginning of planning the administrative implementation of Pagla Thana.
On April 2012, the Ministry of Home Affairs published a gazette which approved the establishment of Pagla Thana.
On May 2012, Pagla Thana was officially established and began administrative activities.
On 2 November 2016, building of Pagla Thana was inaugurated.

Administration

Pagla Thana consists of 8 union councils including:
  • Moshakhali Union
  • Usthi Union
  • Paithol Union
  • Panchbag Union
  • Longair Union
  • Dotterbazar Union
  • Niguari Union
  • Tangabo Union

Notable people