Bhatpara Neelkuthi
A colonial-era indigo planters' house near Meherpur.
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MeherpurMeherpur travel guide, Khulna Division
Meherpur is a small district on the border with West Bengal, drained by the Bhairab and Mathabhanga rivers. It holds a central place in the country's history: on 17 April 1971 the Provisional Government of Bangladesh was sworn in at Baidyanathtala, a village later renamed Mujibnagar, where a memorial complex now stands. The colonial-era indigo house at Bhatpara is another landmark. About 705,000 people live in roughly 742 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Meherpur District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Khulna Division
- Area
- 742 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 705,356
- Density
- 951 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Mujibnagar Memorial
Memorial complex where the Provisional Government of Bangladesh was sworn in on 17 April 1971.
Photo: Pinu Rahman / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
MeherpurTravel facts
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FAQ
Where is Meherpur?
Meherpur is in Bangladesh's Khulna Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Meherpur?
Places added to this guide: Bhatpara Neelkuthi, Mujibnagar Memorial.
When is the best time to visit Meherpur?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What happened at Mujibnagar?
On 17 April 1971 the Provisional Government of Bangladesh was sworn in there, at the village then called Baidyanathtala.
What is the Bhatpara Neelkuthi?
A colonial-era indigo planters' house near Meherpur.