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রাজশাহী
Located on the northern bank of the Padma River, Rajshahi is the divisional headquarters of Rajshahi Division and the administrative seat of both Rajshahi District and Rajshahi Metropolis. It is a metropolitan city as well as a major city and administrative, commercial and educational center of Bangladesh. Rajshahi city was established in 1634. It became a municipality in 1876 and a city in 1991. Rajshahi city has an area of 37.34 square miles and a population of around 10,85,000 as of 2022. Surrounded by natural beauty, pleasant environment and cleanliness, this city epitomizes a vibrant city. Rajshahi is one of the cleanest cities not only in Bangladesh but also in Asia.
Rajshahi is primarily called the city of education, as many quality educational institutions are located here. Rajshahi is also known for its attractive silk textiles, mangoes, litchis and various food products including sweets. Rajshahi is also known as Silk City and City of Refinement. We all know the reputation of Rajshahi as a city of beauty, fresh air and pollution free. Rajshahi is home to Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians as well as various tribes who have their own language and culture. Rajshahi is also a city of peace and neutrality.
It also has some of the best educational institutions in the country, theaters, sports arenas, museums, cultural centers, agricultural development institutes, zoos, entertainment centers and some historical landmarks. Along with education, there are various employment opportunities in Rajshahi. Rajshahi's economy is mainly driven by agriculture, trade and education, there are also textile mills, pharmaceuticals and various agro-based industries. Where there are employment opportunities for many people.
The city is economically, commercially and educationally well-connected. The streets of Rajshahi are of high quality and beautiful which we can see in the city at night with the glittering lights. Rajshahi is very easy to reach by rail and air but the road system is also quite good. Within Rajshahi you can use public transport like Bus, CNG, Rickshaw, Autorickshaw, Pathao, Uber etc. Private transport is also available. Many people travel to Rajshahi every day as all the work of the divisional head office is here. Also this ancient city has good medical facilities.
Rajshahi has a tropical wet and dry climate. Besides, Rajshahi has slightly higher temperature during summer which plays an important role in mango production. Rajshahi also has a lot of trees so the environment is very fresh. Known for its vibrant folk music, Nithya and literature. Rajshahi has several tourist attractions including - Varendra Research Museum, Bagha Mosque, Puthia Temple and Sompur Mahavihar which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overall, Rajshahi is a historically and culturally significant city in Bangladesh. It is known for its academic institutions, agricultural heritage and tourist attractions.
সিটি ইনসাইট
পরিচিত ল্যান্ডমার্ক সমূহ
Puthia Temple
Bagha Mosque
Bangabandhu Novo Theatre
Padma T Badh
Varendra Museum
Shah Makhdum Mazar
Shahid AHM Kamaruzzaman Central Park and Zoo
Shahid Zia Park
Rajshahi University