Chandpur Molhead
The riverside point in Chandpur where the Padma, Meghna and Dakatia meet.
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ChandpurChandpur travel guide, Chattogram Division
Chandpur stands where the Padma joins the Meghna, with the Dakatia flowing in beside the town. It is widely known as the home of hilsa, the national fish, and its river port is a major landing and trading point for the catch. The Molhead, or Boro Station, at the meeting of the rivers is the town's favourite viewpoint, and the Hajiganj Boro Masjid is a well-known mosque. About 2.64 million people live in roughly 1,645 km² (2022 census), and launches run to Dhaka.
Sources: Wikipedia: Chandpur District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Chattogram Division
- Area
- 1,645 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 2,635,748
- Density
- 1,602 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Hajiganj Boro Masjid
A large, well-known mosque in Hajiganj, Chandpur.
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ChandpurTravel facts
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FAQ
Where is Chandpur?
Chandpur is in Bangladesh's Chattogram Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Chandpur?
Places added to this guide: Chandpur Molhead, Hajiganj Boro Masjid.
When is the best time to visit Chandpur?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
Why is Chandpur called the home of hilsa?
Its rivers are rich hilsa grounds and its river port is a major centre of the hilsa catch and trade.
What is the Molhead in Chandpur?
A riverside point, also called Boro Station, where the Padma, Meghna and Dakatia meet.