Munshiganj (মুন্সীগঞ্জ): travel guide

Land of ancient Bikrampur, approach to the Padma Bridge at Mawa, and home to Idrakpur Fort and Baba Adam's Mosque.

Munshiganj is in Munshiganj district, Dhaka division, Bangladesh. Compare bus, train and air fares to Munshiganj and see the route on a map.

Things to do in Munshiganj

  • Baba Adam Mosque: Brick Jami mosque built in 1483 (888 AH) by Malik Kafur, an officer of Sultan Jalaluddin Fateh Shah, at Qadi Qasbah, Rampal Union; six domes, basalt pillars and terracotta decoration. The tomb of Baba Adam Shahid lies nearby. Protected monument. Religious, free entry
  • Idrakpur Fort: Mughal river fort in the middle of Munshiganj town, established around 1660 to defend Dhaka from pirates; circular bastion and walls beside a pond. Part of the Hajiganj-Sonakanda-Idrakpur defence line. Historical, free entry
  • Bikrampur Vihara (বিক্রমপুর বিহার): Ancient Buddhist monastery (vihara) at Raghurampur village, Rampal Union, excavated 2009-2013; monks' cells and over 100 idols and sculptures found. Linked with the Buddhist scholar Atisa Dipankar and Bikrampur's ancient learning centre. Historical, free entry

Where to stay in Munshiganj

  • Subarna Bhumi Resort (Resort), about ৳14,500 - ৳15,500/night. Riverview and pool-view rooms on the Meghna
  • Mawa Resort (Resort). Riverside resort at Mawa ghat
  • Padma Luxury Resort Mawa Ghat (Resort). Riverside resort on the Padma at Mawa

Travel advice for Munshiganj

  • Patkhir (Sirajdikhan): A centuries-old milk sweet of Sirajdikhan, made with milk, a little turmeric and sugar and traditionally wrapped in banana leaf. It is GI-registered. It is also used in winter patishapta pitha.
  • Lohajang rasgolla and sweets, Halda Bazar: Lohajang is called the sweets capital of greater Dhaka. Shree Durga Mistanna Bhandar in Halda Bazar serves soft rasgolla made from thick local cow's milk, warm from the pot and less sweet than the Kolkata style. It is a short detour from the Dhaka-Mawa expressway.
  • Nouka Baich boat race: A traditional boat race is held on the Dhaleshwari over about 3 km from Mirkadim to Munshiganj launch harbour, with crowds of spectators.

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