Narayanganj is in Dhaka Division.
Understand
With approximately 2 million people, Narayanganj is a congested city like many in Bangladesh. It is known as the Dundee of Bangladesh on account of its significant jute mill industry and trade, based on the similar history of Dundee, England. Narayanganj was named after a Hindu religious leader.
Get in
Due to its proximity to Dhaka, it should be not to hard to access from there.
- 1 Narayanganj railway station.
Get around
Map of Narayanganj
See
If you want to get away from the bustle, there are many ghats along the Shitalakshya River to watch the world go by.
- 1 Hajiganj Fort (হাজীগঞ্জ দূর্গ), in Godenail district of Narayanganj. Bit of a forlorn but expansive fort along the Shitalakshya River founded around time of Dhaka's establishment as Mughal capital. Offers some solitude away from the street chaos, but you might run into some characters here, so could be best to come during the day.
- 2 Sonakanda Fort, Kadamrasul area of Narayanganj. another Mughal empire fort, this one kind of in shambles, built around 1574 AD by General Munim Khan after the defeat of Daud Khan Karrani.
Nearby
- 3 Banglar Taj Mahal (বাংলার তাজমহল). 09:00-19:00. This is known as Taj Mahal Bangladesh; it's like a carbon copy of the renown one in Agra, India. It can be kind of pricey.
Idrakpur Fort
- 4 Idrakpur Fort, AVJM Girls High School, Moddho Courtgaon Road, Munshiganj (in downtown Munshiganj). A mughal fort established in 1660 CE to defend Dhaka from pirates and other enemies. A few blocks away on Jubilee Road is the thriving Munshiganj bazar.
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Sleep
- 1 Sonargaon Royal Resort (সোনারগাঁও রয়েল রিসোর্ট), Sonargaon Rd (across from Sonargaon Museum), ☏ 880 1709371680. Resort with Mughal-type architecture with indoor pool, hot tub, gym, wifi, free breakfast, restaurant, for while you are checking out the historic city of Sonargaon.
Connect
Go next
If you are traveling on to Chittagong, you'll have a chance to witness the watery millieu of Bangladesh and a substantial shipyard operation while going over the Meghna Bridge.
- Sonargaon - Historic capital of Bangladesh, with many attractive historical sights.