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Rajshahi

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2008 | Copyright

Rajshahi , formerly Rampur Boalia , city (1991 pop. 318,000), W central Bangladesh, on the Ganges River. It is the administrative center for a district that produces practically all of the country's silk. In the town are oil-pressing plants, match factories, and sawmills. Rajshahi also houses the Varendra Research Museum, a silk institute, and a university (founded 1953) with eight affiliated colleges.

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Rājshāhi

Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names | 2005 | | Copyright

Rājshāhi, Bangladesh Rampur Boalia A division and a town meaning ‘Royal Territory’ from rāj.

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Rajshahi

Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes | 2007 | Copyright

Rajshahi •Rajshahi, spahi, surahi •tarakihi • towhee • takahe

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