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Places to visit in Faridpur

Faridpur, on the Padma, is the home district of the rural poet Jasimuddin. Jute fields, date palms and the Kumar River shape its landscape, along with a Sultanate-era mosque and an old brick tower.

From Dhaka, about 2.5 hours by bus over the Padma Bridge via Bhanga; trains also run on this route.

Getting there from Dhaka: bus, train, fares

Known for: Date-palm jaggery, Jute, the golden fibre, Yoghurt of Bagat

3 places to see

Poet Jasimuddin's House

Faridpur · History and heritage

At Ambikapur on the Kumar River, the family home of the rural poet Jasimuddin keeps his belongings…

November – February

Mathurapur Deul

Faridpur · History and heritage

At Mathurapur in Madhukhali upazila, beside the Chandana River, stands this tall twelve-sided…

November – February

Pathrail Mosque

Faridpur · Places of worship

In Pathrail village of Bhanga upazila, this Sultanate-period brick mosque is also known as the…

November – February

Faridpurআটরশি দরবার শরীফ — Faridpurআটরশি দরবার শরীফ — Faridpurবিশ্ব জাকের মনজিল মসজিদ — Faridpur

Businesses, home food and products in Faridpur district

Nothing from this district is listed yet.

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