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Jamuna may refer to: Geography * Jamuna River (Bangladesh), one of three primary rivers in Bangladesh, a distributary of the Brahmaputra * Small Jamuna River, Bangladesh * Jamuna River (West Bengal), a river of India, tributary of the Ichimati in West Bengal * Yamuna River, or Jamuna, a major river of India, tributary of the Ganges * Jamuna, Nepal, a town in Nepal People *Jamuna Boro (born 1997), Indian woman boxer * Jamuna (actress) (born 1936), South Indian film actress, director, and politician * Jamuna Barua (1919–2005), Assamese actress * Jamuna Devi (1929–2010), Indian politician * Jamuna Gurung, Nepalese footballer * Jamuna Nishad (1953–2010), Indian politician * K. Jamuna Rani (born 1938), Indian playback singer Companies * Jamuna Bank, a commercial bank in Bangladesh * Jamuna Group, a Bangladeshi industrial conglomerate ** Jamuna TV, a Bengali language television channel * Jamuna Oil Company Jamuna Oil Company Ltd (JOCL) (estd. as Pakistan National O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamuna River (Bangladesh)
The Jamuna River ( bn, যমুনা ''Jomuna'') is one of the three main rivers of Bangladesh. It is the lower stream of the Brahmaputra River, which originates in Tibet as Yarlung Tsangpo, before flowing into India and then southwest into Bangladesh. The Jamuna flows south and joins the Padma River (''Pôdda''), near Goalundo Ghat, before meeting the Meghna River near Chandpur. It then flows into the Bay of Bengal as the Meghna River. The Brahmaputra-Jamuna is a classic example of a braided river and is highly susceptible to channel migration and avulsion. It is characterised by a network of interlacing channels with numerous sandbars enclosed between them. The sandbars, known in Bengali as ''chars'', do not occupy a permanent position. The river deposits them in one year, very often to be destroyed later, and redeposits them in the next rainy season. The process of bank and deposit erosion together with redeposition has been going on continuously, making it difficult to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamuna Nishad
Jamuna Prasad Nishad (1953 – 19 November 2010) was an Indian politician from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), representing the Pipraich constituency in the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). He belongs to Nishad Community of OBC. Nishad became the Minister for Fisheries in the Mayawati government, but was forced to resign after being named on charges of murdering a policeman. He was also named in eight other criminal charges. Political career Nishad drew his political support from the OBC community in eastern U.P., and also from Muslims. Despite contesting about fifteen elections, he had won only twice, once as a village mayor (''gram pradhan'') and then in 2007 to the state legislative assembly. He first contested the Assembly elections in 1985 as an independent, and then again in 1989 and 1991, losing on all three occasions. Subsequently he was fielded by the Samajwadi Party (SP), and lost Lok Sabha elections to Yogi Adityanath in 1998, 1999 and 2004. In 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamuna In Hinduism
Yamuna is a sacred river in Hinduism and the main tributary of the Ganges River. The river is also worshipped as a Hindu goddess called Yamuna. Yamuna is known as Yami in early texts, while in later literature, she is called Kalindi. In Hindu scriptures, she is the daughter of Surya, the sun god, and Sanjna, cloud goddess. She is also the twin sister of Yama (Hinduism), Yama, god of death. She is associated with the deity Krishna as one of his consorts, or Ashtabharya. Yamuna plays an important role in Krishna's early life as a river. According to Hindu scriptures, bathing in or drinking Yamuna's waters removes sin. Iconography Yamuna's iconographic depiction is seen on temple doorjambs, paired with that of Ganga (the goddess of the Ganges), since the Gupta period, Gupta era. The ''Agni Purana'' describes Yamuna as black in complexion, standing on her mount, the tortoise, and holding a water pot in her hand. In an ancient painting she is shown as a beautiful maiden standing on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamuna Cantonment
Jamuna Cantonment (officially known as Bangabandhu Cantonment) is a Bangladeshi military cantonment near Bangabandhu Bridge in Bhuapur Upazila, Tangail District, Bangladesh. The cantonment has been named in line with the name of Bangabandhu Bridge. It has been established to ensure overall security of the bridge as it is the main link of the highway connectivity between North Bengal and eastern regions of Bangladesh. Installations * 98th Composite Brigade ** 1x Riverine Engineer Battalion ** 1x Mechanized Infantry Battalion ** 1x Air Defense Artillery Regiment See also * Jamuna River * Padma Cantonment Sheikh Russel Cantonment is a Bangladeshi military cantonment near Padma Bridge in Munshiganj and Shariatpur Districts, Bangladesh. The cantonment has been named after Sheikh Russel, younger brother of Bangladesh Prime minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed ... References Cantonments of Bangladesh {{Bangladesh-mil-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BNS Jamuna
BNS Jamuna is a Meghna Class Patrol Vessel of the Bangladesh Navy that joined in 1985. Career ''BNS Jamuna'' is serving under the command of the Commodore Commanding BN Flotilla (COMBAN). Armament The ship is armed with a 57mm 70-cal Bofors DP gun that can fire 200 rds/min to 17 km (9.3 n miles) carrying 2.4 kg. shell and a 40mm 70-cal Bofors AA gun firing 300rds/min to 12 km (6.5 n miles) with 0.96 kg.shell. Besides there are two 7.62mm machine guns as secondary weapons. See also *BNS Meghna *List of active ships of the Bangladesh Navy The Bangladesh Navy currently operates two submarines, five guided missile frigates, two patrol frigates, six guided missile corvettes, minor surface combatants of various types including offshore patrol vessels, coastal patrol boats, missile ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Jamuna 1984 ships Ships built in Singapore Patrol vessels of the Bangladesh Navy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamuna Oil Company
Jamuna Oil Company Ltd (JOCL) (estd. as Pakistan National Oil in 1964; renamed as Bangladesh National Oil in 1972) ( DSEbr>JOCL is a subsidiary of the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation that nationally markets octane, petrol, diesel, kerosene, furnace oil, bitumen and lubricants in Bangladesh. In 1975, it was renamed Jamuna Oil Company (JOCL) after the river Jamuna. It is headquartered in Chittagong, Bangladesh. History In 1964 Pakistan National Oil Limited (PNOL), the maiden National oil company of the then Pakistan was established as a private limited company. The company started functioning with an authorized capital of Tk.2.00 crore. After the Independence of Bangladesh in 1971 the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh acquired the assets and liabilities of Pakistan National Oil Limited by virtue of Bangladesh Abandoned Property (control, Management & Disposal) Order, 1972 (P. O. No. 16 of 1972) and the company was renamed as Bangladesh National Oil Limited. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamuna TV
Jamuna Television ( bn, যমুনা টেলিভিশন; ), commonly known as Jamuna TV, stylized as jamuna, tv, is a privately owned Bangladeshi satellite and cable news and current affairs television channel. It is owned by the Jamuna Group, and was founded by the company's founder and former chairman Nurul Islam Babul in 2014. The channel's headquarters are located in the Jamuna Future Park Complex at Progoti Shoroni in Baridhara.In YouTube, it's the second most subscribed bangladeshi youtube channel after SOMOY TV. History In 2002, Jamuna Television was granted an NOC certificate to broadcast for five years. They were given rights to broadcast both on terrestrial and satellite television. In 2005, without explanation, the BNP-led government revoked its broadcasting rights, and after the High Court permitted Jamuna Television to broadcast, the government appealed against the decision. Although its certificate had been expired by then, the original channel began t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamuna Group
Jamuna Group is one of the largest Bangladeshi industrial conglomerates. The industries under this conglomerate include Textiles, Chemicals, Leather, motor cycles, Consumer products, Media, Advertisement etc. Jamuna was established in the 1970s by Nurul Islam Babul, an architect and was the first chairman of the group. Best known for the Jamuna Group and Jamuna Future Park, Babul was also the owner of the Bangla daily Jugantor and television channel Jamuna TV. Jamuna group is also known for its huge contributions to the Rohingya crisis. They have initiated an NPO to further help the people in distress. So far they have donated BDT1cr into the organization. List of companies * Business Enterprise * Jugantor, a national daily newspaper * Jamuna Future Park, the largest shopping mall in the Bangladesh. * Jamuna TV * JW Marriott Hotels JW Marriott is a luxury hotel brand owned by Marriott International. History The JW Marriott brand was established in 1984, with the opening ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamuna Bank
Jamuna Bank Limited is a commercial bank in Bangladesh registered under the Companies Act 1994. It was established on June 3, 2001. Jamuna Bank had 132 branches as of March 2019 . Its head office is located at Plot No. 14, Bir Uttam A. K. Khandaker Road, Block# C, Gulshan-1, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Jamuna Bank Ltd is a 3rd generation private commercial bank, was established by a group of local entrepreneurs. The bank, aside from conventional, also provides Islamic banking through designated branches. The Bank has real-time online banking branches (of both urban and rural areas) network to provide online banking. In 2020 Jamuna Bank has turned into a full-fledged Shariah-based Islami bank. Charity Jamuna Bank donated 15 million taka to the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sheikh Hasina Wazed (''née'' Sheikh Hasina ; ; bn, শেখ হাসিনা ওয়াজেদ, Shēkh Hasinā, , born 28 September 1947) is a Bangladeshi politician who has served as the Prime Minister ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamuna Gurung (footballer)
Jamuna Gurung ( ne, जमुना गुरुङ ) is a Nepalese footballer. She is the former captain of the Nepalese women's national football team. With 21 international goals and 35 in the domestic league Gurung is the most successful and prolific Nepalese women's footballer. Coach Kumar Katuwal says "Gurung is a valuable asset to our team. her clinical finishing is our lethal weapon. She is so humble and decent and she understands her job very well. I am very proud to have her captain of the team." See also *Nepal women's national football team The Nepal women's national football team is controlled by the All Nepal Football Association and represents Nepal in women's international football competitions. The Women's Football Department is developed to control and manage the women's f ... * All Nepal Football Association References Living people People from Morang District Nepalese women's footballers Nepal women's international footballers Nepalese Buddhi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Small Jamuna River
The Small Jamuna River ( bn, ছোট যমুনা নদী) is a river in North Bengal, Bangladesh. In 2007, it was observed that the river might merge with the Jamuna River. It passes through Joypurhat and Naogaon Naogaon ( bn, নওগাঁ ''Nôogã'') is a city and district headquarter of Naogaon District in northern Bangladesh. It is located in the bank of Mini Jamuna river. It is the centre of commerce within the Naogaon District Naogaon Di ... References Rivers of Bangladesh Rivers of Rajshahi Division {{Bangladesh-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamuna Devi
Jamuna Devi (29 November 1929 – 24 September 2010) was a leader of Indian National Congress party from Madhya Pradesh. She was a member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly and served as the leader of Opposition and deputy chief minister of the state. She was elected as Lok Sabha member from Jhabua (1962–67). She was also the member of Rajya Sabha from 1978 to 1981. Career She was member of the first assembly of the Madhya Bharat State from 1952 to 1957 then was Member of Parliament form Jhabua from 1962 to 1967 as well as Rajya Sabha Member from 1978 to 1981. She was junior minister in Governments Arjun Singh, Motilal Vora and Shyama Charan Shukla but was inducted into cabinet under Digvijaya Singh and was later promoted to Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh in 1998, thus becoming first woman deputy chief minister. When Indian National Congress lost power in 2003, she was named as leader of Opposition and remained in the post until 2010. Death Jamuna Devi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
