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Places to visit in Gazipur

Just north of Dhaka, Gazipur is the district of the Bhawal sal forest and red soil. Beside its factories you will find woodland, an old estate palace and wetlands that fill up in the monsoon.

From Dhaka, a bus or train to Joydebpur usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours.

Getting there from Dhaka: bus, train, fares

Known for: Jackfruit of Sreepur, Ready-made garments, Kapasia's cotton (muslin-era history)

3 places to see

Bhawal National Park

Gazipur · Forest

This sal forest beside the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway is a large stretch of green within easy reach…

October – March

Bhawal Rajbari

Gazipur · History and heritage

This vast palace of the Bhawal estate zamindars at Joydebpur has several hundred rooms, a dance…

All year

Belai Beel

Gazipur · Rivers and haors

Spread beside the Chilai River between Gazipur Sadar and Kaliganj, Belai Beel fills to the brim in…

June – October

Businesses, home food and products in Gazipur district

Nothing from this district is listed yet.

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