Tajhat Palace
Rangpur · History and heritage
October – March
Begum Rokeya's Birthplace, Pairaband
Rangpur · History and heritage
What you can see and do
Pairaband, a village in Mithapukur upazila, is where Begum Rokeya, who led the way in women's education, was born in 1880. The broken walls and foundations of her family home are preserved, and a memorial centre has been built beside them. A fair is held here each year on Rokeya Day, 9 December; otherwise the village is quiet.
How to get there
Go about 10 km south of Rangpur city on the Dhaka highway, then take an auto-rickshaw in from the Pairaband turn-off.
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 1.5 hours
- From Dhaka: 305 km · 4 trains · Bus from ৳767
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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