North Bengal

Northern part of Bengal covering India and Bangladesh

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North Bengal is a term used for the north-western part of Bangladesh and northern part of West Bengal. The Bangladesh part denotes the Rajshahi Division and Rangpur Division. Generally, it is the area lying west of Jamuna River and north of Padma River and includes the Barind Tract. The West Bengal part denotes Jalpaiguri Division and the Malda division together. The Bihar parts include the Kishanganj district. It also includes parts of Darjeeling Hills. Traditionally, the Ganga River divides Bengal into South Bengal and North Bengal, divided again into Terai and Dooars regions. Jalpesh and jatileswar are some of the most popular sacred places.

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North Bengal flash floods: How deforestation, water flow diversion is leading to climate change calamity So far eight people have been reported killed and several are missing following the flash flood in Mal river at Malbazar in Jalpaiguri district. DNA - Published on October 9, 2022
One of India's oldest Royal Bengal Tigers, 'Raja' dies at age of 25 The 25-year-old tiger was named as Raja. He was brought to the South Khairbari Tiger Rescue Center in North Bengal in 2008. DNA - Published on July 11, 2022

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Demand for separate North Bengal UT by BJP MP, Mamata says will not allow Bengal to be divided IndiaTimes - Published on June 15, 2021