Tungipara

Tungipara is an upazila (sub-district) of Gopalganj District in the Dhaka Division of Bangladesh. It is located in the southwestern part of the district and comprises multiple unions and villages. The upazila is largely rural, with agriculture as the main livelihood for residents. Local farming typically includes crops such as rice and vegetables, and small-scale trading supports the rural economy.

Tungipara is notable for its historical and cultural significance as the birthplace of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh. The area is associated with sites related to his early life and family, and it remains a point of reference in the national memory of the country's independence movement. The upazila also hosts educational and cultural facilities that serve local communities.

Administratively, Tungipara Upazila is governed by a Upazila Parishad and is divided into several unions. It maintains road connections to the district center, providing access for residents to markets, healthcare, and administrative services. The population is largely rural, with communities organized around farming, local markets, and daily life centered in villages and small towns.