North Bengal Sugar Mills
Sugar Mills

North Bengal Sugar Mills

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History & Background

1933: Established by the Surajmal and Nagarmal Company.

1965: Nationalized by the Government of Pakistan.

1971 Liberation War: Pakistani forces killed about 150 employees here in what became known as the "Gopalpur Massacre." The slain administrator Lt. M. Anwarul Azim was later awarded the Independence Award.

2008–2012: Production stopped because of sugarcane shortages and continuing losses.

Highlights

  • Location: Sadar Gopalpur, Lalpur, Natore
  • Established: 1933
  • Operator: Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC)
  • Products: sugar, molasses, bagasse, press mud
  • Recent public production note: nearly 11,000 tons of sugar reported for the 2024 season
  • Visitor note: industrial site with strong historical significance

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