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Places to visit in Manikganj

Ringed by the Padma, Jamuna, Dhaleshwari and Kaliganga rivers, Manikganj is a green district close to Dhaka. Winter mustard fields, date-palm jaggery and zamindar mansions have made its name.

From Gabtoli in Dhaka, a bus to Manikganj town takes about 2 hours.

Getting there from Dhaka: bus, train, fares

Known for: Hazari jaggery of Jhitka, Carrots of Singair, Mustard-flower honey

3 places to see

Baliati Zamindar Palace

Manikganj · History and heritage

At Baliati in Saturia upazila, a row of grand mansions was built in the 19th century by a wealthy…

November – February

Teota Zamindar Bari

Manikganj · History and heritage

Teota Zamindar Bari stands beside the Jamuna in Shibalaya upazila. The zamindars' palace is…

November – February

Mustard Fields of Jhitka

Manikganj · Village life and culture

In winter the fields around Jhitka in Harirampur upazila turn yellow with mustard flowers to the…

December – January

Businesses, home food and products in Manikganj district

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