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- Narayanganj
Narayanganj, Dhaka
Narayanganj is a notable city and district of Bangladesh located in the central part of the country. It is the smallest district of Bangladesh. This district is located on the banks of Shitalaksha River and Meghna River about 20 km south-east from the capital Dhaka. Narayanganj is well known as the "Dandy of the East". A central place in Bangladesh. It became a district in 1994, before which it belonged to Dhaka district. The total area of Narayanganj district is 264.23 Bardwan and about 39,03,138 people live here.
Narayanganj is one of the oldest industrial centers of Bangladesh. Narayanganj is making a notable contribution to the national economy especially through textile, garments and jute industries. Besides contributing to the strong industry of the city and the national economy of the country, the district is playing an important role in eliminating unemployment in the country by creating employment for thousands of people. It is a culturally significant place. Various religious festivals and cultural festivals are celebrated in the city every year. Stay local cuisine and food habits. This district is famous for delicious biryani and sweets.
Narayanganj has a significant historical place in the history of Bengal. Notable places among these are - Jamdani Palli Rupganj, Sonargaon, Panam Nagar, Muslim Manufacturing Factory etc. The economy of the village is mostly based on agriculture. According to Bangladesh Bank, the district ranks third in the country in terms of gross national income and wealth possession. Along with the development, the place is densely populated due to the large number of people living here and there is a mix of people from different castes, castes, religions and tribes living here.
The district has several educational institutions ranging from primary schools to colleges and vocational training centers. There are folk arts and crafts museums, historical buildings and various archaeological sites. There is an opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Shitalakshya river and river cruise. Also the riverside ghats play an important role for both commercial, communication and cultural functions.
The city is well connected by roads, railways and rivers. It serves as a major transit point for goods and passengers between Dhaka and Ananya region. In addition to all the developmental works, efforts are being made to improve the system to meet the needs of the people including transport, housing, entertainment, markets, hospitals, etc. to meet the residential needs.
As it is a densely populated and industrial area, problems like river pollution and air pollution are disrupting the balance of the environment. Overall, Narayanganj is a dynamic and vibrant city that blends its historical heritage with modern industrial development that is making significant cultural and economic contributions to the country.
City Insights
Known Landmarks
Panam Nagar
Baldha garden
Zinda Park
Banglar Taj Mahal
Sonargaon Folk Art and Craft Museum