Balaganj is an upazila of Sylhet District in Sylhet Division, Bangladesh. The name Balaganj is derived from the Bengali word bala meaning 'strength' and the Persian/Bengali word ganj that means 'marketplace' or 'neighbourhood'. Its older name was Kushiyarakul named after the abundance of sugar-cane in the area. The town also lies on the bank…Balaganj is an upazila of Sylhet District in Sylhet Division, Bangladesh. The name Balaganj is derived from the Bengali word bala meaning 'strength' and the Persian/Bengali word ganj that means 'marketplace' or 'neighbourhood'. Its older name was Kushiyarakul named after the abundance of sugar-cane in the area. The town also lies on the banks of the Kushiyara River, which also takes its name from sugarcane. An ashram was opened in its central bazaar known as the Madan Mohan Jiu Ashram, which renamed the area to Madanganj. The female worshippers at the temple were known for wearing many bangles on both of their hands. The popularity of bangles in the area increased so much that the town eventually became known as Balaganj Bazaar.
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