Bangladesh Rajshahi Division Rajshahi

Historic Places
Culture

Modern Rajshahi lies in the ancient region of Pundravardhana. The foundation of the city dates to 1634, according to epigraphic records at the mausoleum of Sufi saint Hazrat Shah Makhdum (R). The area hosted a Dutch settlement in the 18th century. The Rajshahi municipality was constituted during the British Raj in 1876. It was a divisional capital of the Bengal Presidency. Rajshahi is an important administrative, educational, cultural & business centre in Bangladesh today. It is a historic center of silk production. Varendra Research Museum, which is oldest of its kind in Bangladesh is located in the city. The city is home to many renowned educational institutions of Bangladesh.

A vibrant university town with a young feel, Rajshahi offers boat rides on the river, and access to some of Bangladesh's greatest historic sites.

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Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Old town of Rajshahi by lepetitNicolas

Modern Rajshahi lies in the ancient region of Pundravardhana. The foundation of the city dates to 1634, according to epigraphic records at the mausoleum of Sufi saint Hazrat Shah Makhdum (R). The area hosted a Dutch settlement in the 18th century. The Rajshahi municipality was constituted during the British Raj in 1876. It was a divisional capital of the Bengal Presidency. Rajshahi is an important administrative, educational, cultural & business centre in Bangladesh today. It is a historic center of silk production. Varendra Research Museum, which is oldest of its kind in Bangladesh is located in the city. The city is home to many renowned educational institutions of Bangladesh.
Historic Center, Rajshahi

Fruit Sellers in Rajshahi by lepetitNicolas
Varendra Research Museum, Rajshahi

Rajshahi University War Museum by Nahid Hossain

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Top destinations in the Rajshahi Division region

Old town of Rajshahi by lepetitNicolas

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Recommended attractions

Fruit Sellers in Rajshahi by lepetitNicolas

Historic Center, Rajshahi

Rajshahi University War Museum by Nahid Hossain

Varendra Research Museum, Rajshahi

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