Pabna

Pabna (pŭbˈnä) [key], city (1991 pop. 103,277), W Bangladesh, on the Ichamati River. It is noted for handloom products and hosiery; it has important jute mills. The Hindu temple of Jor Bangla and a college affiliated with Rajshahi Univ. are located in Pabna.

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