History of the School

History of Brahmangaon Multipurpose High School

More Than a Century of Education, Heritage and Enlightenment

Brahmangaon Multipurpose High School, a historic educational institution in Louhajang Upazila of Munshiganj District, represents an important chapter in the educational and social development of southern Bikrampur. The institution traces its roots to a circle school established in the village of Brahmangaon and was later upgraded to a High English School in 1902.

For more than a century, the school has continued its mission of spreading education and serving generations of students while preserving the heritage and identity of the historic Brahmangaon community.

Early Foundation: Brahmangaon Circle School

The history of the institution began in the village of Brahmangaon in the historic Bikrampur region. Babu Krishnakumar Ghosh, a local zamindar, established a circle school with the objective of expanding educational opportunities for the people of the area. The institution was named “Brahmangaon Circle School” after the village in which it was founded.

Historical accounts of Bikrampur contain references to the activities and achievements of this early school. In his work History of Bikrampur (Bikrampurer Itihas), Ambikacharan Ghosh referred to the encouraging results achieved by the circle school under the care and supervision of Krishnakumar Ghosh.

This early institution laid the foundation for what would later develop into Brahmangaon High School.

Upgraded to a High English School in 1902

The year 1902 marks a major milestone in the history of the institution. Under the patronage of Babu Prabhat Chandra Ghosh, son of zamindar Chandra Kanta Ghosh, Brahmangaon Circle School was upgraded to a High English School.

Within this historical continuity, Krishnakumar Ghosh is recognized for his pioneering role in establishing the original circle school, while Prabhat Chandra Ghosh played a principal role as patron in its advancement to a High English School in 1902.

The institution subsequently became known as Brahmangaon High School and, through its later development, evolved into the present-day Brahmangaon Multipurpose High School.

The school’s recognized year of establishment is 1902. Banglapedia also lists Brahmangaon Multipurpose High School among the notable educational institutions of Louhajang Upazila and records its establishment year as 1902.

Contribution to the Educational Awakening of Bikrampur

The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were an important period in the expansion of modern education in Bengal. The historic Bikrampur region also experienced a growing educational movement during this period, supported by zamindars, educationists, philanthropists and prominent members of local communities.

Brahmangaon Circle School and the High School that developed from it formed part of this broader educational movement.

Throughout its long history, the school has provided generations of students from Brahmangaon and surrounding areas with access to institutional education. In addition to academic learning, the school has contributed to the development of discipline, moral values, social responsibility and patriotism among its students.

Over the decades, many former students of the institution have established themselves in education, public administration, medicine, law, business, social service, culture and other professions, contributing to their communities and the country.

Sarojini Naidu and Brahmangaon

The history of Brahmangaon is also associated with the family heritage of Sarojini Naidu, the distinguished poet, Indian independence activist and political leader popularly known as the “Nightingale of India.”

Her father, Dr. Aghornath Chattopadhyay, was a distinguished educationist and scientist, while her mother, Barada Sundari Devi, was a Bengali poet. Historical references identify Brahmangaon in Bikrampur as the ancestral home of Sarojini Naidu’s family.

Sarojini Naidu’s name has sometimes been associated locally with the history of the school. However, based on the historical accounts currently available, there is insufficient evidence to identify her as the founder of the institution. The available historical narrative instead highlights the roles of Krishnakumar Ghosh in establishing the original circle school and Prabhat Chandra Ghosh in its development into a High English School in 1902.

River Erosion and the Relocation of the School

The history of Brahmangaon High School is closely connected with the changing course and erosion of the Padma River.

Over time, severe river erosion caused extensive areas of the old Brahmangaon settlement to disappear into the Padma. Homesteads, agricultural land, structures and places carrying generations of memories were gradually lost to the river. The school was not immune to these geographical changes.

As conditions changed, the institution had to leave its former location and continue its educational activities elsewhere. It eventually established itself at its present location in Jhautia village, Paikara Mouza, Louhajang-Teutia Union, Louhajang Upazila, Munshiganj District.

Although its geographical location changed, its historical identity did not. The name “Brahmangaon” has been preserved as an integral part of the institution’s identity, carrying forward the memory of the old settlement and the school’s historical roots.

The geography changed. The course of the river changed. Communities were displaced. Yet the educational heritage of Brahmangaon endured.

The Legacy of the Liberation War

The history of the school is also connected with the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971. Former students of the institution were among those who participated in the Liberation War and contributed to the struggle for the independence of Bangladesh.

A commemorative plaque dedicated to the Freedom Fighters of Brahmangaon High School preserves their memory within the school and serves as a reminder to new generations of the values of patriotism, sacrifice and the spirit of the Liberation War.

This legacy connects the history of the institution not only with the educational development of the region but also with the broader national history of Bangladesh.

More Than a Century of Progress

Since its advancement to a High English School in 1902, Brahmangaon High School has witnessed profound changes in education, society and technology. It has also endured geographical displacement caused by river erosion while maintaining the continuity of its educational mission.

From 1902 to 2026, the institution has completed 124 years of its recognized history. This journey represents more than the longevity of a school. It reflects the commitment of the people of southern Bikrampur to education, their resilience in the face of adversity and their determination to pass the light of knowledge from one generation to the next.

Today, Brahmangaon Multipurpose High School continues to uphold its historical legacy while striving to provide modern and quality education and prepare a new generation for the future.

A School and the Memory of a Community

The significance of Brahmangaon Multipurpose High School extends beyond its status as a century-old educational institution. It also serves as a living reminder of an old community whose geography was profoundly transformed by the Padma River.

Much of the landscape of old Brahmangaon has changed through river erosion, but the name, memories and educational heritage of that community continue to live through the school.

From the early Brahmangaon Circle School to the High English School of 1902, then to Brahmangaon High School, and finally to today’s Brahmangaon Multipurpose High School, the institution represents a continuous journey of education, resilience and community identity.

Conclusion

Brahmangaon Multipurpose High School is more than a century-old educational institution. It is a historical symbol of education and social awakening in southern Bikrampur, a reflection of the resilience of the people living along the Padma, and a guardian of the memory of a community transformed by river erosion.

The historical journey that began with the establishment of Brahmangaon Circle School under the initiative of Krishnakumar Ghosh, followed by its advancement to a High English School in 1902 under the patronage of Prabhat Chandra Ghosh, and its subsequent development into the present-day Brahmangaon Multipurpose High School represents more than a century of commitment to education.

The geography has changed and parts of the old settlement have been lost to the Padma, but the light of education that emerged from Brahmangaon has endured.

Brahmangaon Multipurpose High School: a school, the memory of a community, and an educational legacy carried forward from generation to generation.

Sources and Historical Notes

This history has been prepared using available published historical references concerning Brahmangaon, Bikrampur and the institution, together with information traditionally associated with the history of the school.

Principal References

1. Ambikacharan Ghosh, Bikrampurer Itihas (History of Bikrampur), containing historical references to the Brahmangaon Circle School and its educational activities.
2. Banglapedia, “Louhajang Upazila”, which lists Brahmangaon Multipurpose High School among the notable educational institutions of Louhajang and records its year of establishment as 1902.
3. Banglapedia, “Naidu, Sarojini”, for historical information concerning Sarojini Naidu and her family’s ancestral connection with Brahmangaon, Bikrampur.

Historical Note

Some aspects of the institution’s early history are based on historical publications, locally preserved accounts and information passed down through generations. Where documentary evidence is limited, the historical narrative has been presented cautiously and without attributing unverified claims as established facts.

The school welcomes reliable documentary evidence, archival records, publications, photographs or other historically significant materials that may contribute to a more complete understanding of its history. This page may therefore be reviewed and updated when new authenticated historical information becomes available.