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Munshiganj (Bengali: মুন্সীগঞ্জ), also historically and colloquially known as Bikrampur, is a district [5] in central Bangladesh. It is a part of the Dhaka Division and borders Dhaka District .
Jun 9, 2016 · Once known as the City of Courage, Bikrampur -- now called Munshiganj -- holds a history of more than 2,500 years. And if you are planning a day-trip to visit a few heritage sites close to Dhaka ...
- Mawa Ghat
- Baba Adam Mosque
- Arial Beel
- Idrakpur Fort
- Sonarang Twin Temples
Mawa Ghat is a lovely place to visit that remains open 24/7, and if a long drive pleases your heart—a drive at Dhaka-Mawa highway will be a treat for you. Almost thirty kilometres of the highway lie in immaculate condition. And if you are a fish lover, Mawa Bazaar is just the place for you—fresh fish caught from the mighty Padma River are brought h...
Built during the fifteenth century, Baba Adam Mosque is located in the village, Koshba of Munshiganj. The mosque was constructed during the reign of Sultan Jalaluddin Fateh Shah and the tomb of the Muslim preacher Baba Adam Shahid is placed on the premises of this mosque. The mosque naturally evokes curiosity among its visitors—forty-three feet lon...
Regarded as the third largest wetland in Bangladesh, Arial Beel is sited in Srinagar Upazila of Munshiganj. Comprising many ponds and canals, Arial Beel abounds in fish and plants, and during the rainy season, this mesmerising wetland wears a livelier guise. The dry season brings the farmer here to cultivate corn and vegetables, and the pumpkin of ...
Standing strong on the western side of the dried-up Ichamati River, Idrakpur Fort was built by Mir Jumla in 1660 AD. According to historians, the fort was built to defend Dhaka and Narayanganj from pirates and Portuguese invasions. The fort has valiantly served its function by defending Bengal from the pirates and now it is regarded as a prominent ...
Sonarang Twin Temples, also known as Sonarang Jora Moth, are two magnificent ancient temples that stand side by side on a single masonry platform encircled by a moat on three sides. Out of the two temples, one is regarded as a Kali temple and the other a Siva temple. One of the towers has hundreds of holes, which an uncountable number of parrots ha...
Feb 27, 2015 · Atish Dipankar (Skt. Atisha Dipamkara; 980–1053) was a widely known Buddhist master, scholar, and philosopher. He was born in Vajrayogini Village in the historic region of Vikrampur, in the present-day Munshiganj District of Bangladesh. Due to his remarkable contribution to Buddhism in the Tibetan region, he is highly venerated and respected ...
Bikrampur Vihara is an ancient Buddhist monastery located in Raghurampur village in the Munshiganj district of Bangladesh. It is one of the 30 notable monasteries built during the reign of Maharaja Dharmapala. Dharmapala was the second emperor of the Pala Empire. Historically, the monastery is associated with Atisha Dipankar, an important ...
Jan 17, 2020 · As Munshiganj is near to Dhaka it doesn’t take much time to go any of the places. Depending upon your place you could take the bus like Bikrampur service, Elish, Anondo, etc. These buses use to leave in every 10/15 minutes and doesn’t require advance booking (although the service quality is not that top notch).
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Jan 8, 2015 · Annual Average Temperature and Rainfall: Maximum 36°C, minimum 12.7°C and rainfall 2376 mm. Administration: Munshiganj district, formerly a subdivision under Dhaka district, was established in 1984. The district consists of 6 upazilas, 67 unions, 564 mauzas, 919 villages, 2 paurashavas, 18 wards and 73 mahallas.
