Dinajpur Railway Station

Dinajpur railway station

Dinajpur railway station is not far away from the District Commissioner’s office. There are two main express trains that provide service between Dhaka and Dinajpur. One is Ekota Express and another one is Drutojan Express. I have never had a chance to use either of those. This station is useful…

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Sonarong Twin Temples

Sonarong twin temples

Sonarong twin temples are located in village Sonarong of Tongibari union (from Munshiganj district). Local people know this as Sonarong jora moth as two magnificent but old temples are located side by side. Approximate height of these temples can be between 100 to 150 ft. The built date of this temple is…

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Muktarpur bridge over river Dhaleswari

Muktarpur bridge, Dhaleswari

The sixth Bangladesh-China friendship bridge over the river Dhaleswari that connects Narayanganj and Munshiganj district is another attractive place to visit in Munshiganj. This bridge is located in Muktarpur. This bridge was opened for public at 18th February of 2008, and it was opened by the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh Government, Mr. Fakhruddin…

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Baba Adam Mosque, Munshiganj

baba adam mosque, munshiganj

The Mosque of Baba Adam is another ancient mosque from Bangladesh and is a protected architecture. It is located in Munshiganj district. More specifically it is in the village named Koshba of Rekabi bazar union. This mosque is also known as Baba Adam Shahi Mosjid. Baba Adam mosque is a six dome mosque that was built…

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Idrakpur fort in Munshiganj

Idrakpur fort is located in Munshiganj, Bangladesh

Idrakpur fort is located at the center of the Munshiganj town that was built by Mir Jumla II (who was a Subadar or governor of Bengal). He built this small fort beside the river during 1660. That time river Ichhamati was almost near to the fort, which now a days has changed its course a bit…

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