Atia Mosque
A mosque in Tangail built in 1610–11.
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TangailTangail travel guide, Dhaka Division
Tangail lies north-west of Dhaka between the Jamuna to the west and the hills of Madhupur to the north-east. It is famous across the country for the Tangail saree, a handloom weave, and for its jackfruit. Visitors come for the Atia Mosque (built in 1610–11), the Dhanbari Nawab Palace and the Mohera Zamindar Bari. With about 4.04 million people in some 3,414 km² (2022 census), it is one of the most populous districts outside the big cities.
Sources: Wikipedia: Tangail District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Dhaka Division
- Area
- 3,414 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 4,037,608
- Density
- 1,183 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Jamuna Bridge
The long road and rail bridge over the Jamuna that links Sirajganj with Tangail.
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Mohera Zamindar Bari
A group of grand zamindar mansions in Mirzapur, Tangail.
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TangailTravel facts
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FAQ
Where is Tangail?
Tangail is in Bangladesh's Dhaka Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Tangail?
Places added to this guide: Atia Mosque, Jamuna Bridge, Mohera Zamindar Bari.
When is the best time to visit Tangail?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What is Tangail famous for?
The handloom Tangail saree, jackfruit, and heritage sites such as the Atia Mosque and the Mohera Zamindar Bari.
Which rivers flow through Tangail?
The Jamuna forms its western edge, and the Dhaleshwari, Bangshi, Lohajang and Jhenai also cross the district.