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Places to visit in Munshiganj

Munshiganj lies between the Padma, Meghna and Dhaleshwari and is heir to ancient Bikrampur. A Mughal fort, a Sultanate mosque, tall spired temples and Arial Beel make it a good day trip from Dhaka.

From Gulistan in Dhaka, a bus via the Muktarpur Bridge reaches Munshiganj town in about 1.5 hours.

Getting there from Dhaka: bus, train, fares

Known for: Patkhir of Sirajdikhan, Sweets of Bhagyakul, Potatoes, Padma hilsa

5 places to see

Idrakpur Fort

Munshiganj · History and heritage

This river fort of the Mughal period lies right inside Munshiganj town. The governor Mir Jumla…

November – February

Mawa Ghat and the Padma Riverside

Munshiganj · Rivers and haors

Mawa Ghat in Louhajang upazila was once the main ferry crossing to the south-west; now the spans…

October – March

Baba Adam's Mosque

Munshiganj · Places of worship

Built in 1483 under Sultan Jalaluddin Fateh Shah at Dargabari village in Rampal, this six-domed…

November – February

Arial Beel

Munshiganj · Rivers and haors

Arial Beel is among the large wetlands of Bangladesh; it spreads across Sreenagar upazila, with…

July – October

Sonarang Twin Temples

Munshiganj · History and heritage

In Sonarang village of Tongibari upazila, two tall spired temples built in the 19th century stand…

November – February

Businesses, home food and products in Munshiganj district

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