Baba Adam Mosque
A historic mosque at Rampal in Munshiganj, the old Bikrampur region.
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MunshiganjMunshiganj travel guide, Dhaka Division
Munshiganj, the old Bikrampur region, sits just south of Dhaka between the Padma, Meghna, Dhaleshwari and Ichamati rivers. The Padma Bridge starts on its shore at Mawa, and riverside towns here are known for hilsa and for traditional boat races on the Dhaleshwari. Heritage includes the Mughal-era Idrakpur Fort and the Baba Adam Mosque at Rampal. About 1.63 million people live in its roughly 1,004 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Munshiganj District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Dhaka Division
- Area
- 1,004 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 1,625,418
- Density
- 1,619 people per km²
- Historical name
- Bikrampur
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Idrakpur Fort
A Mughal-era river fort in Munshiganj town.
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Padma Bridge
The road and rail bridge over the Padma linking Mawa in Munshiganj with Janjira in Shariatpur.
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MunshiganjTravel facts
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FAQ
Where is Munshiganj?
Munshiganj is in Bangladesh's Dhaka Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Munshiganj?
Places added to this guide: Baba Adam Mosque, Idrakpur Fort, Padma Bridge.
When is the best time to visit Munshiganj?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What was Munshiganj called historically?
The area was known as Bikrampur, a name still widely used for the region.
What historic sites are in Munshiganj?
Idrakpur Fort, a Mughal-era river fort, and the Baba Adam Mosque at Rampal.