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Idrakpur Fort

Munshiganj · History and heritage

Idrakpur Fort, Munshiganj
Photo: Rayhan9d · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

What you can see and do

This river fort of the Mughal period lies right inside Munshiganj town. The governor Mir Jumla raised it around 1660. The aim was to keep out Magh and Portuguese pirates. The crenellated walls and corner bastions survive, and so does the tall round platform. It was one of three forts that guarded the river approach to Dhaka.

How to get there

From the bus stand it is a few minutes by rickshaw. The fort stands in the centre of Munshiganj town.

Safety notes

Do not climb on old walls or ruins or write on them; check the opening hours and closing days first.

Other travel details

  • When to go: November–February
  • How long to allow: About 1 hours
  • From Dhaka: 27 km · 1 train · Bus from ৳70

Put together from the site’s own information. Check the weather and local conditions before you go.

Getting there from Dhaka: bus, train, fares

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