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Rajshahi
Metropolitan city in North-Western Bangladesh

Rajshahi

Rajshahi is a metropolitan city and a major urban, administrative, commercial and educational centre of Bangladesh.

Plan a trip to Rajshahi→From Dhaka

It is also the administrative seat of the eponymous division and district. It is also the largest city of North Bengal. Located on the north bank of the Padma River, near the Bangladesh–India border, the city is surrounded by the satellite towns of Nowhata and Katakhali of Paba Upazila, which together form an urban agglomeration of about 1 million population.

Get in

Getting to Rajshahi

  1. 01
    Shah Makhdum Airport

    Several airlines have flights from Dhaka.

  2. 02
    Rajshahi Railway Station

    The journey from Dhaka is 261 km, taking approximately 5 hours, depending on traffic.

See

Worth seeing

  1. 01
    T Bandh

    A lovely sight of one of the largest rivers in South Asia.

  2. 02
    Varendra Research Museum
  3. 03
    Shaheed A.H.M Qamaruzzaman Central Park and Zoo

    The park is a wide area with lush green trees and grass.

  4. 04
    Boro Kuthi

    Historic preserved Dutch building on the Padma River waterfront.

  5. 05
    Rajshahi University

    See this well-planned beautiful green campus before leaving Rajshahi.

  6. 06
    Lalon Shah Mukto Moncho

    Park and amphitheater on the banks of Padma River.

Do

Things to do

The Padma River is a major river in Bangladesh and a popular spot for boating. You can take a boat ride on the river and enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding countryside. The best time to go boating is during the dry season, from November to April. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes that you don't mind getting wet. Safety standards on local wooden boats (nauka) vary.

Eat

Where to eat

Rajshahi’s culinary scene revolves around rich North Bengal specialties. During summer (May–July), the city transforms into the mango capital of Bangladesh, with local varieties like Khirsapat, Langra, gopalvog, and Amrapali dominating street markets and dessert menus. Kalai Ruti A signature Rajshahi flatbread made from black gram (mashkalai) flour and rice flour.

How locals move

Getting around Rajshahi the local way

  • Get aroundLocal transport in Rajshahi city primarily relies on auto-rickshaws, which are affordable and readily available throughout the city.
  • Get aroundUsually the minimum rickshaw (2-seater) fare within the city is 20 taka and the maximum is 80 taka.

From Wikivoyage: Rajshahi, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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