Sreemangal Upazila

Sreemangal is an administrative area in northeastern Bangladesh dominated by tea gardens and rolling green hills. The region combines agricultural fields with scattered villages and is organized through nine union parishads that handle local governance.

The region takes its name from two brothers, Sri Das and Mangal Das, who settled near Hail Haor in earlier centuries. Later, tea cultivation transformed the landscape and became the foundation of local economy and settlement patterns.

Mosques and temples stand within the landscape, reflecting how different communities coexist here through shared spaces and markets. The tea-picking seasons shape local rhythms, with workers moving through the green hills in patterns that define the region's daily pace.

The dry season offers the best conditions for exploring the tea gardens and villages, with easier access to paths and plantations. A local guide helps navigate the region and understand the different tea estates and settlements.

A copper plate from the 11th century was discovered in Kalapur, proving early human settlements in this area. This archaeological find shows the region had inhabitants centuries before tea cultivation began.