Narsingdi travel guide, Dhaka Division
Narsingdi lies about 50 km north-east of Dhaka, with the Meghna, Shitalakshya and Old Brahmaputra rivers along its borders. It is known for its textile and weaving industry and for Wari-Bateshwar in Belabo, an archaeological site where excavations have uncovered the remains of a very old fortified urban settlement. About 2.58 million people live in its roughly 1,150 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Narsingdi District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Dhaka Division
- Area
- 1,150 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 2,584,452
- Density
- 2,247 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Wari-Bateshwar
An archaeological site in Belabo, Narsingdi, with the remains of an ancient fortified settlement.
Photo: Redmin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
NarsingdiTravel facts
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FAQ
Where is Narsingdi?
Narsingdi is in Bangladesh's Dhaka Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Narsingdi?
Places added to this guide: Parulia Shahi Mosque, Wari-Bateshwar.
When is the best time to visit Narsingdi?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What is Wari-Bateshwar?
An archaeological site in Belabo upazila where excavations have revealed the remains of an ancient fortified urban settlement.
What is Narsingdi known for?
Its textile and weaving industry, and the Wari-Bateshwar archaeological site.