Bagha Mosque
A historic mosque in Bagha, Rajshahi.
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RajshahiRajshahi travel guide, Rajshahi Division
Rajshahi sits on the north bank of the Padma in the mid-west of the country, with the Mahananda and Baral rivers also crossing it. Known as the Silk City, it hosts the headquarters of the national sericulture board, and its orchards are famous for mangoes. Heritage sites include the terracotta temples and palace at Puthia, the Bagha Mosque and the shrine of Shah Makhdum in the city. About 2.92 million people live in roughly 2,425 km² (2022 census), and the Silk City Express links it to Dhaka.
Sources: Wikipedia: Rajshahi District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Rajshahi Division
- Area
- 2,425 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 2,915,013
- Density
- 1,202 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
Places to see
Puthia Temple Complex
A cluster of temples decorated with terracotta.
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RajshahiTravel facts
- Best time to visit
- Puthia Temple Complex: Oct–Mar
- Estimated costs
- No verified information yet
FAQ
Where is Rajshahi?
Rajshahi is in Bangladesh's Rajshahi Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Rajshahi?
Places added to this guide: Bagha Mosque, Puthia Temple Complex.
When is the best time to visit Rajshahi?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
Why is Rajshahi called the Silk City?
It is the centre of Bangladesh's silk production and home to the headquarters of the sericulture development board.
What heritage can you visit near Rajshahi?
The temple complex and palace at Puthia, the Bagha Mosque and the shrine of Shah Makhdum.