[5] At the beginning of the 12th century, the Khen dynasty emerged as a power in the area of Kurigram, led by such kings as Chakradhwaj and Nilambor.

Nilambar was killed in battle and the area fell under the control of Muslims, eventually becoming a part of the Mughal Empire.

In 1770, the mismanagement of the East India Company caused the Great Bengal famine, leading to numerous rebellions led by native Kurigramis.

At that time Kurigram was not one administrative unit, but was split up into the districts of Borobari, Ulipur, Chimari, and Nageshwari.

It consisted of eight thanas called Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Ulipur, Chilmari, Roumari, Nageshwar, Bhurungamari, and Pulbari.

[6] The climate of the district is higher in the summer and lower in the winter compared to other parts of Bangladesh.

[7] According to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh, Kurigram District had 605,722 households and a population of 2,329,160, of whom, 21.73% of the inhabitants lived in urban areas.

The literacy rate (age 7 and over) was 65.13%, compared to the national average of 74.80% and the sex ratio was 96.84 males per 100 females.