Sirajgonj travel guide, Rajshahi Division

Sirajganj lies on the west bank of the Jamuna and is the gateway to the north: the Jamuna Bridge and its railway crossing link the district with Tangail and Dhaka. It is known for handloom weaving and a fast-growing dairy sector, and part of the Chalan Beel wetland lies on its border with Pabna. At Shahjadpur, the Kachharibari was an estate office of the Tagore family. About 3.36 million people live in roughly 2,402 km² (2022 census), with river ports at Baghabari.

Sources: Wikipedia: Sirajganj District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026

Jamuna Bridge
Jamuna Bridge · Photo: Mahbub Shaheed / Prometheus-BD / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source

At a glance

Division
Rajshahi Division
Area
2,402 km²
Population (2022 census)
3,357,708
Density
1,398 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 Sirajgonj?

Sirajgonj is in Bangladesh's Rajshahi Division, one of the country's 64 districts.

What is there to see in Sirajgonj?

Places added to this guide: Chalan Beel, Jamuna Bridge, Shahjadpur Kachharibari.

When is the best time to visit Sirajgonj?

We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.

Why is Sirajganj called the gateway to the north?

The Jamuna Bridge and its rail crossing connect Sirajganj, and through it the northern districts, with Dhaka.

What is the Shahjadpur Kachharibari?

A former estate office of the Tagore family at Shahjadpur.