Ven. U Pannya Jota Mahathera (a former Senior Assistant Judge) is very famous and well known Theravada monk in Bangladesh. He was born in Royal Bohmong family at Bandarban, Bangladesh. He served Bangladesh Government as Judge about 8 years.

He became Buddhist monk in 1990.

He is founder and chief priest of:

1. The World Buddha Sasana Shevaka Sangha, Bangladesh

2. Pannya Passanara Buddhist Monastery, Bandarban Sadar, Bandarban Hill District, Bangladesh

3. Khyaungwa Kyaung Raja Vihara (Chief priest), Bandarban Sadar, Bandarban Hill District, Bangladesh

4. Maha Shuka Chutongbrae Buddha Dhatu Zadi (Golden Temple), Pulpara, Bandarban Sadar, Bangladesh

5. Dhatu Zadi Monastery, Pulpara, Bandarban Sadar, Bandarban Hill District, Bangladesh

6. Sasana Vaddhana Pariyatti Kyaung (Religious school)

7. Be Happy Learning Centre (Orphanage & Free school), Bandarban Hill District, Bangladesh

8. Shwe Yenggya Icchasaya Mohiddijey Goyidawgreeng, Bangladesh

9. Bangladesh Buddhist Monastery, Yangoon, Myanmar

10. Bangladesh Buddhist Monastery, Maung Daw, Arakan State, Myanmar

11. Rama Jadi, Rowangchari,Bandarban.

12. Rama Jadi Monastery, Rowangchari,Bandarban.

13. Rama Naungdawgri Jadi, Rowangchari, Bandarban.

14. Rama Naungdawgri Jadi Monastery, Rowangchari, Bandarban.

15. Dhatu Naungdawgri Jadi, Ujani Para, Bandarban.

16. Kyamalaung Jadi, Kyamalaung Para, Bandarban.

17. Kyamalaung Jadi Monastery, Kyamalaung Para, Bandarban.