Dinajpur

Dinajpur is a historic city in the northernmost part of Bangladesh, renowned for its rich architectural heritage and agricultural excellence. One of its most famous landmarks is the Kantajew Temple, an 18th-century Hindu temple decorated with intricate terracotta plaques that depict scenes from ancient epics. The city is also home to Ramsagar, the largest man-made pond in Bangladesh, which was excavated by Raja Ram Nath in the mid-1700s to alleviate water shortages. Dinajpur is widely considered the litchi capital of the country, producing some of the sweetest and highest-quality varieties of the fruit, as well as aromatic Chini Gura rice. Historically, the region was ruled by the Rajas of Dinajpur, whose palace remains a significant historical site despite being in ruins. The district's economy is primarily based on agriculture, but it also hosts the Barapukuria coal mine, the country's first and largest underground coal mining operation.

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History & landmarks

Kantajew Temple

The 18th-century Kantajew Temple in Dinajpur is an outstanding example of terracotta architecture in Bangladesh.

Hardinge Bridge

A historic railway bridge over the Padma River, built during the British colonial period.

Lalon Shah's Shrine

A spiritual center in Kushtia dedicated to the famous Bengali Baul singer and philosopher Lalon Shah.

Nature

Teesta River

A major tributary of the Brahmaputra, flowing through northern Bangladesh.

More places

Kantajew Temple

An important 18th-century Hindu terracotta temple in Dinajpur.

Tajhat Palace

A historic palace in Rangpur, built in the early 20th century by a wealthy jeweler.

Ramsagar National Park

This park surrounds a historic man-made lake in the northern part of the country.

Mujibnagar Monument

The monument commemorates the first provisional government of Bangladesh, which was sworn in here in 1971.

Barind Tract

The largest Pleistocene terrace area in northwestern Bangladesh, characterized by drier conditions and red earth.

Puthia Temple Complex

A remarkable cluster of Hindu temples in the Rajshahi Division.

Sundarbans National Park

A vast coastal mangrove forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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