Orakandi Thakur Bari
A temple complex in Gopalganj.
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GopalganjGopalganj travel guide, Dhaka Division
Gopalganj lies in the low wetlands south-west of Dhaka, crossed by the Madhumati and other rivers. It is the birthplace of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh, and his mausoleum at Tungipara is the district's best-known site. Other heritage includes the Orakandi Thakur Bari temple complex and the Ulpur Zamindar Bari. The Dhaka–Khulna highway passes through the district. About 1.30 million people live in its roughly 1,469 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Gopalganj District, Bangladesh, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Dhaka Division
- Area
- 1,469 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 1,295,053
- Density
- 882 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Tungipara Mausoleum
The mausoleum of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at his birthplace in Tungipara, Gopalganj.
GopalganjTravel facts
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FAQ
Where is Gopalganj?
Gopalganj is in Bangladesh's Dhaka Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Gopalganj?
Places added to this guide: Orakandi Thakur Bari, Tungipara Mausoleum.
When is the best time to visit Gopalganj?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What is Tungipara known for?
It is the birthplace of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the site of his mausoleum.
Which river flows through Gopalganj?
The Madhumati is the main river, with the Kaliganga and smaller rivers also crossing the district.