Manikganj, Dhaka

Though there are several debates about how the name Manikganj came up, it is one of Bangladesh's historically significant districts. Manikganj was established as a district in 1984 under the Dhaka Division.

Manikganj area guide shows it has a land area of 1,383.66 sq./km. And the population of the district is no less than 1.55 million. The district has 7 sub-districts, 2 municipalities, 603 wards, and 1678 villages.

Manikganj is filled and surrounded by beautiful landmarks and many historical sites. Some of the popular sites are Tewta Jomidar Bari, Betila Jomidar Bari, Baliati Jomidar Bari, Matta Moth, etc. Other attractions include the Saturia Upazila Complex Mosque, Nahar Garden Picnic Spot, Shahid Rafique Library & Memorial Museum, Paturia Ferry Ghat, etc.

There are over 166 haats and bazaars in the district that contribute to its economy, along with agriculture and other businesses. The rate of literacy in Manikganj is also excellent, and it has over 800 educational institutions. There are also multiple health complexes in every sub-district of Manikganj.

People are also attracted to this district due to its many traditional and cultural festivals. Every year, the district gets filled with diverse festive colors as people celebrate the Rath Yatra, chariot festival, various village fairs, sports events, etc.

Many well-known figures of Bangladesh are also from Manikganj. Some of them are Shahid Rafique Uddin, filmmaker Tareque Masud, singer Mamtaj Begum, Agun, filmmaker late Khan Ataur Rahman, etc.

When it comes to natural beauty and landscapes, Manikganj offers both rural and urban environments. In recent years, demand for land and modern housing complexes has increased in many of its areas. Roads are also developing with time. Along with many bus routes, very soon, people from Dhaka will be able to travel to Manikganj via train.