The kingdom of Jessore was established around 1555 AD. Jessore-Khulna-Bangaon and parts of Kushtia and Faridpur were included in Jessore State. Around 1747 AD, Jessore came under the kingdom of Queen Bhavani of Natore. Jessore emerged as a separate district in 1781 AD and was the first district in Bangladesh. Jessore municipality was declared in 1864. Khulna was a sub-district under Jessore district during the British period.

Jessore Zilla School was launched in 1838 AD, Public Library was built in 1854 AD, Airport was built during the third and fourth decades of the 20th century and Jessore’s rail link with Calcutta was established in the early 19th century. Jessore was the first district that became independent in liberation war of Bangladesh.

Jessore District is an administratively and politically important region of Khulna Division in southwestern Bangladesh. There are 8 upazilas in Jessore, namely, Jessore Sadar, Monirampur, Abhaynagar, Keshabpur, Chougacha, Jhikargacha , Bagharpara , Sharsha.
Now the spelling of district name is Jashore.

Places of Interest

The famous poet Michael Madhusudan Dutta was born in Jessore. Godkhali of Jessore is known as the flower kingdom of Bangladesh as the farmers cultivate plenty of flowers there. This district has several Baor (oxbow lakes) which are excellent to explore. There are several archaeological edifices and sites available in Jessore for history lovers. Agricultural farms around this district are miles after mile which is wonderful to explore by rickshaw van or any other vehicles.

We all know that Michael Madhusudan Dutta is the father of Bangla sonnet. His house is known as Modhupolli. Jhapa baor is a wonderful arc shaped lake. Shekhpura mosque is an 18th century mosque that was built by saint Syed Pir Riaj Tulla. , Chachra Shiva Temple is a 17th century built Hindu temple, Vorot Vayna is an archaeological site, probably was built by the King Vorot , around 2000 years from now. Mirzanogor Hammamkhana is a strange ancient architecture is basically a bath room. An old small edifice named Haji Muhammad Mohsin Imambara is located in the Jessore town. Haji Muhammad Mohsin was one of the greatest magnanimous, philanthropist, and munificent person during his time. Godkhali Flower Gardens of Jessore is a place to charming your eyes with beauty of nature and thus your mind too. Khajura Baor is located near the Trimohoni bazaar of Keshobpur upazila. This is another oxbow. There are two other places to mention, Sridharpur Zamindar Bari, Khanjahan Ali Jame Masjid in Abhaynagar