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Mānikganj, Bangladesh
মানিকগঞ্জ
Mānikganj is a town of 71,698 people in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.
Why visit Mānikganj
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include NPI University of Bangladesh, Dewan Park and Shaheed Miraj-Tapan Stadium.
Weather in Mānikganj
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About Mānikganj
Manikganj is a town situated in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. It serves as the administrative centre of both Manikganj District and Manikganj Sadar Upazila. Noted for its relatively low levels of pollution, the town has experienced recent urban development, including the construction of a highway linking Dhaka with Singair Upazila, thereby enhancing regional connectivity and transportation infrastructure. The Padma River flows adjacent to the district, contributing to its ecological diversity and supporting a range of local flora and fauna.
From the Wikipedia article Manikganj (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes2
History
Manikganj was the home to the Baliati Zamindari and royal family of Raja Manik Ram Basu. Manikganj is believed to have been named after Raja Manik Ram Basu. Raja Manik Ram Basu was the monarch of the Manikganj Raj and Hatkhola royal family, in North Calcutta. His granddaughter Princess Kalishakamini Dasi was married to Peary Charan Sarkar.
From the History section of Manikganj on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship28
Manikganj Bazar Shahi Mosque
Place of worship · Islam
Shahid Rafique Sarak, Manikganj
Manikganj Bazar Shahi Mosque field
Place of worship · Islam
Shahid Rafique Sarak, Manikganj
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Healthcare21
Anisha Medicine Corner
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 km
Shahid Rafique Sarak, Manikganj
Shafali Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 km
58 R504, Manikganj Shahid Rafique Sarak, Manikganj
Map of Mānikganj
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Getting there and nearby towns
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 40 km away.
- Savar 24 km east, about 24 min by car
- Tungi 40 km east, about 40 min by car
- Dhaka 44 km east, about 44 min by car
- Paltan 43 km east, about 43 min by car
- Motijheel 44 km east, about 44 min by car
- Gazipur 45 km east, about 45 min by car
- Tangail 45 km north, about 45 min by car
- Mātuail 49 km east, about 49 min by car
- Narayanganj 57 km southeast, about 57 min by car
- Narsingdi 72 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Palace Manikganj, Topu Saha, CC BY-SA 3.0
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