Padma Bridge
The road and rail bridge over the Padma linking Mawa in Munshiganj with Janjira in Shariatpur.
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ShariatpurShariatpur travel guide, Dhaka Division
Shariatpur lies between the Padma to the north and the Meghna to the east, a low riverine district of about 1,174 km² with roughly 1.29 million people (2022 census). It is named after Haji Shariatullah, leader of the 19th-century Faraizi movement. The Padma Bridge and the Dhaka–Mawa–Bhanga expressway have made it a short drive from the capital, and many families here have relatives working abroad, especially in Italy.
Sources: Wikipedia: Shariatpur District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Dhaka Division
- Area
- 1,174 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 1,294,561
- Density
- 1,103 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
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FAQ
Where is Shariatpur?
Shariatpur is in Bangladesh's Dhaka Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Shariatpur?
Places added to this guide: Padma Bridge.
When is the best time to visit Shariatpur?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
Who is Shariatpur named after?
Haji Shariatullah (1781–1840), leader of the Faraizi movement.
Which rivers border Shariatpur?
The Padma to the north and the Meghna to the east.