Rajshahi, Bangladesh
রাজশাহী
Rajshahi is a regional capital of 763,580 people in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, founded in 1700.
Why visit Rajshahi
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 52 parks and trails, 70 places to eat, 44 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include University of Rajshahi, Varendra University, Varendra Research Museum and Boy and girl rest here.
Weather in Rajshahi
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About Rajshahi
Rajshahi (Bengali: রাজশাহী, pronounced [radʒ.ʃaɦi] ) is a metropolitan city and a major urban, administrative, commercial and educational centre of Bangladesh. 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.
From the Wikipedia article Rajshahi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Rajshahi on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do11
University of Rajshahi
School · 3.4 km
Public University in Bangladesh
North Bengal International University
School · 1.3 km
Private university in Bangladesh
Rajshahi Medical University
School · 1.7 km
Public medical university in Bangladesh
Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology
School · 3.0 km
Engineering university in Bangladesh
Shaheed A.H.M. Kamaruzzaman Central Park & Zoo, Rajshahi
Zoo and aquarium · 3.1 km
Museums and landmarks29
RUET Shahid Minar
Monument and historic site · 3.1 km
Shahid Minar at RUET commemorating the martyred in the language movement in Bangladesh
Central Shahid Minar, RU,Rajshahi University Campus, Rajshahi city, Rajshahi
Monument and historic site · 4.0 km
Functional functional 628 প্রায়োগিক কার্মিক 628
Monument and historic site · 2.2 km
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds52
Shaheed Zia Shishu Park, Rajshahi
Park · 3.0 km
Park in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Rajshahi District Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.6 km
Airport Road, Rajshahi
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40 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes70
Grill House
Restaurant · Barbecue, Chicken · 3.3 km
Kazla Mor কাজলা মোড়, Rajshahi
16:00-23:00
Twist & Taste
Restaurant · Burger, Pizza, Chicken Fry, Noodles · 0.9 km
10:00-22:00
Mehedi Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza, Regional, Coffee Shop · 1.9 km
Sadhur More, Boalia, Rajshahi
58 more on the map.
History
Modern Rajshahi lies in the ancient region of Pundravardhana. The foundation of the city dates to 1634, according to epigraphic records at the mausoleum of Sufi saint Shah Makhdum. The area hosted a Dutch settlement in the 18th century.
Rajshahi district was a part of the Pundra region of ancient Bengal ruled by the Pundra Kingdom. The capital of Prince Vijaya, the king who led military operations in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia was located 14 kilometres (9 mi) to the west of Rajshahi town. Rajshahi was dominated by various Maharajas, Rajas and Zamindars. During Deo Raja's period, the region was known as Mohakalgarh. In 1288-89 the Raja was defeated by Shah Makhdum Rupos. The administrative district was established in 1772 and the municipal corporation during the British Raj in 1876.
Its wealth peaked under the Pala Empire, when the Barind area became an important agricultural and cultural zone. In the Mughal period, the area gained further prominence for its silk production. Rajshahi Raj was the largest zamindari (feudatory kingdom) during the British Raj which occupied a vast position of Bengal. When Nawab Murshid Quli Khan divided the Bengal Subah into 13 divisions in 1717, Rajshahi was included as one of the divisions .
From the History section of Rajshahi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay44
Churches and places of worship114
Darul Aman Jame Mosjid
Place of worship · Sunni · 2.5 km
Koyerdara Road, Rajshahi
Al - Aqsa Masjid and Madrasa Complex - A Project of AQS Trust
Place of worship · Sunni · 6.3 km
Talaimari Bazar Jame Masjid তালাইমারি বাজার জামে মসজিদ
Place of worship · Sunni · 2.9 km
Rajshahi Station Central Mosque রাজশাহী স্টেশন কেন্দ্রীয় জামে মসজিদ
Place of worship · Sunni · 1.0 km
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging14
Lata Filling Station লতা ফিলিং ষ্টেশন
Gas station · 4.0 km
রাজশাহী শহর বাইপাস, rajshahi
Schools, colleges and libraries55
department of english Vrendra University
School · 3.4 km
Dhaka - Rajshahi Highway, Rajshahi
Healthcare108
Map of Rajshahi
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Getting there and nearby towns
Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 km away.
- Debīpur 14 km south, about 14 min by car
- Puthia 24 km east, about 24 min by car
- Lālgola 36 km west, about 36 min by car
- Natore 39 km east, about 39 min by car
- Nawābganj 41 km northwest, about 41 min by car
- Murshidābād 40 km southwest, about 40 min by car
- Karīmpur 44 km south, about 44 min by car
- Baharampur 46 km southwest, about 46 min by car
- Mohammadpur 59 km north, about 59 min by car
- Malda 84 km northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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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
- Aerial view of rajshahi, RockyMasum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi City Corporation 01, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi City Corporation 04, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi City Corporation 02, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nagar Bhaban, Rajshahi 03, Koniiica, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nagar Bhaban, Rajshahi 06, Koniiica, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nagar Bhaban, Rajshahi 05, Koniiica, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nagar Bhaban, Rajshahi 04, Koniiica, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nagar Bhaban, Rajshahi 01, Koniiica, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nagar Bhaban, Rajshahi 02, Koniiica, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi City Corporation 05, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi City Corporation Bhaban 03, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi City Corporation Bhaban 04, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi City Corporation Bhaban 01, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi City Corporation Bhaban 02, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi City Corporation 06, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi City Corporation Bhaban 05, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi City Corporation, Md. Mainul Islam, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Students cleaning burnt garbage in front of Rajshahi Nagar Bhaban, Rocky Masum This work was made by Masum-al-Hasan Rocky and released under the license(s) stated below. Please feel free to use it for any purpose as long as you credit Masum-al-Hasan Rocky as author..., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi Nagar Bhaban after the resignation of prime minister Sheikh Hasina, Rocky Masum This work was made by Masum-al-Hasan Rocky and released under the license(s) stated below. Please feel free to use it for any purpose as long as you credit Masum-al-Hasan Rocky as author..., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi City Corporation 2, Md. Mainul Islam, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A.h.m Kamruzzaman Memorial of Rajshahi 06, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A.h.m Kamruzzaman Memorial of Rajshahi 03, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A.h.m Kamruzzaman Memorial of Rajshahi 01, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- VARENDRA UNIVERSITY ENTRY, MONIRUZZAMAN DIPU, CC0
- Administrative building RUET, Tanvir Hussain, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Varendra Research Museum 10, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shahid Zia Shishu Park, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Administration Building, University of Rajshahi, Rocky Masum, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium (29273929866), Nahid Hossain from Rajshahi, Bangladesh, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Administrative Building of Rajshahi College 02, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi medicel college hospital gate, Masum-al-hasan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajmohsin43, Farhansnigdho, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi District Stadium, Sojol Rana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajshahi university stadium 1, Masum-al-hasan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Statue of Venus Island at Rajshahi Zoo, Nahid.rajbd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা পদত্যাগ করার পরে রাজশাহী নগর 01, Rocky Masum This work was made by Masum-al-Hasan Rocky and released under the license(s) stated below. Please feel free to use it for any purpose as long as you credit Masum-al-Hasan Rocky as author..., CC BY-SA 4.0
- রাজশাহী নগর ভবনের সামনে শিক্ষার্থীরা পোড়া আবর্জনা পরিষ্কার করছে, Rocky Masum This work was made by Masum-al-Hasan Rocky and released under the license(s) stated below. Please feel free to use it for any purpose as long as you credit Masum-al-Hasan Rocky as author..., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blossoming Essence, Sameer Chowdhrury, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Embrace tranquility with nature, Sameer Chowdhrury, CC BY-SA 4.0
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