📷 Rayhan Ahmed · CC BY-SA 4.01
Idrakpur Fort
🏰 FortA small Mughal fort built by Mir Jumla, right in the middle of town.
District guides › Dhaka Division › Munshiganj
Best timeOctober to March
Days needed1 day
District townMunshiganj
From Dhaka1-2 hours by bus
At a glance: Munshiganj is a district in Dhaka Division; the best time to visit is October to March; a visit takes 1 day; from Dhaka it takes 1-2 hours by bus.
Last updated: October 2026
What to see in Munshiganj, how to get there, where to stay and what to eat, on one page. Been there and found something wrong? Tap 👎 under that part and tell us what is right; if it is right, tap 👍.
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What to see
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📷 Md Shaifuzzaman Ayon · CC BY-SA 4.02
Mawa Ghat
🚣 RiverThe Dhaka end of the Padma Bridge; fresh fried hilsa at the ghat and sunsets over the river.
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Bikrampur Museum
🖼️ MuseumA thousand years of Bikrampur's history and the memory of Atish Dipankar.
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Sonarang Twin Temples
🏛️ HeritageTwo tall 18th-century brick temples side by side in Tongibari.
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Bajrajogini
🏛️ HeritageThe village of the Buddhist scholar Atish; an ancient monastery (vihara) found in excavations.
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Getting there and where to stay
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From Dhaka1-2 hours by bus (from Gulistan/Sayedabad), on the Padma Bridge route
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Trains from Dhaka
- Madhumati ExpressStops in this district: Sreenagar, Mawa
Timetables change; check tickets and times at eticket.railway.gov.bd · Source: Bangla Wikipedia
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Where to stayBasic hotels around Mawa, Tk 1,000-2,500 (approx.)
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What to eatMawa's fried hilsa, Munshiganj's bananas and potatoes
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TipsOn the Padma Bridge route, stop for hilsa at Mawa Ghat; it gets very crowded on holidays
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In an emergency: phone numbers
Every number is from an official website, last checked on 8 October 2026. All emergency numbers with sources
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Common questions
When is the best time to visit Munshiganj?
The best time to visit Munshiganj is October to March.
How do I get from Dhaka to Munshiganj?
Ways to get from Dhaka to Munshiganj: 1-2 hours by bus (from Gulistan/Sayedabad), on the Padma Bridge route. Trains from Dhaka that stop in Munshiganj district: Madhumati Express.
What is there to see in Munshiganj?
Places to see in Munshiganj: Idrakpur Fort, Mawa Ghat, Bikrampur Museum, Sonarang Twin Temples and Bajrajogini.
How many days does it take to see Munshiganj?
It takes 1 day to see Munshiganj.
Where can I stay in Munshiganj?
Accommodation in Munshiganj: basic hotels around Mawa, Tk 1,000-2,500 (approx.).
What is the famous food of Munshiganj?
The famous food of Munshiganj: Mawa's fried hilsa, Munshiganj's bananas and potatoes.
Who do I call in an emergency in Munshiganj?
Call 999 for the police, the fire service or an ambulance anywhere in Bangladesh; the call is free. The Tourist Police 24-hour helpline is 01320-222222, and the fire service hotline is 102.
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Products of Munshiganj, straight from local sellers
Famous for: Mawa's fried hilsa, Munshiganj's bananas and potatoes
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