Derai Upazila
Derai is an upazila of the Sunamganj District in northeastern Bangladesh, part of the Sylhet Division.[1]
Population
Total 243690; male 122636, female 121054; Muslim 179222, Hindu 64285, Buddhist 11, Christian 78 and others 94.[2]
Notable peoples
This is a list of Notable peoples from Derai Upazila, Bangladesh.
Shah Abdul Karim
Shah Abdul Karim was a folk minstrel. [3]
Suranjit Sengupta
Suranjit Sengupta was a former Bangladeshi minister, politician, lawyer and Member of Parliament.
Joya Sengupta
Joya Sengupta is a former Member of Parliament and politician. He is the wife of Suranjit Sengupta.
Gulzar Ahmed Chowdhury
Gulzar Ahmed Chowdhury is a former Member of Parliament.
Kakon Bibi
Kakon Bibi was a Freedom fighter of Bangladesh Liberation War.
Parvej Husen Talukder
Parvej Husen Talukder is a Bangladeshi poet, journalist and internet entrepreneur. He is the founder of Bhikitia.