PABNA

also spelled Pubna city, west-central Bangladesh. It lies along the Ichamati River, which is a tributary of the Padma (Ganges). An industrial centre, Pabna has jute mills and is noted for its hosiery and handloomed products. Historical remains include the Hindu temple of Jor Bangla and the Pabna Jubilee tank (water reservoir; excavated 1887). Pabna was incorporated a municipality in 1876; it has Jinnah Park, a mental hospital, and two government colleges affiliated with the University of Rajshahi. The surrounding area lies within the angle formed by the confluence of the Padma and Jamuna rivers. A wide alluvial plain is intersected by a network of streams, and many villages are accessible only by boat during the rainy season. The soil, enriched by flood deposits, supports rice, jute, sugarcane, and pulses. Pop. (1981) city, 101,080.