Bangabandhu Bridge

Bangabandhu Bridge, also called the Jamuna Multi-purpose Bridge (Jomuna Bohumukhi Shetu), is opened in Bangladesh in June 1998. It is the eleventh longest bridge in the world and the second longest in South Asia (after Mahatma Gandhi Setu). This bridge is 4.8 km long. It connects Bhuapur on the Jamuna River's east bank to Sirajganj on its west bank. The bridge, stretching from tangail to sirajganj is located on the Asian Highway will provide continuous international road and links from South-east Asia to North-west Europe.

Jamuna Bridge is 110 km from Dhaka. It is a real beauty at evening and nights when sodium lights lighten the bridge. Some beautiful resorts have already been established near the bridge.
www.jamunaresort.com

On the bridge at night

On the Bridge at afternoon

Jamuna River is one of the three main rivers of Bangladesh.

Chalanbil

The chalanbil is very much famous in Bangladesh. It is really vast and great. You can see here the vast open land of rural Bengal, the clear blue sky, the heavenly evenings and the runrising. There is two kinds of famous vehical of that area- Nasiman, Kariman.

When I was going to rajshahi, on the the chalanbil, the natural beauty was on the both side of the Dhaka-Nator main road. I just cant explain, How much beautiful was that! The vast open land was looking like a river as it was rainy season and a lot of boats were moving there.

When I was backing Dhaka from Rajshahi, it was a moon-lit night. I was on the fron sit of our car and watching the heavenly beauty. We turned off the ac and was getting the fresh air. The shadow of the moon was playing on the water. Really I cant explain the beauty and the feelings that I got that time. It was realy greaaaaaaaat!

Rajshahi Dam & Padma

Rajshahi city in western Bangladesh, is situated on the north bank of the Padma river. Rajshahi City Protection Dam was built to save Rajshahi from the intense current of the Padma. Beside its main purpose, the people of Rajshahi use it as an amusement place. Every stranger in Rajshahi is very much eager to visit it. Fresh air, river cruise, and views of the sunrise and sunset have made it a very popular place. On the Dam, there is two popular place T-Dam and I-Dam. Such a naming is because if their shape. I went on the T-Dam at 6.30 am. And I was an awesome feelings.

Rajshahi Shopura Silk Industry

Rajshahi is particularly well known all over the world for the Rajshahi silk, and related products. And is often referred to as the silk city, because the silk produces here are sold at very cheap rates. Here in Sopura, the famous silk industry. Recently a new township has grown up here on the northern side of the railway station. Here lie the district stadium and the Polytechnic institute.

Inner side of Shopura silk mill.

In front of Shopura silk mill.

Shrine of Hazrat Shah Mokhdum(Rh.)

It is a "Majar" or "Dorga" (Shrine) is established around the grave of Hazrat Shah Mokhdum Ruposh(Rh.) in Rajshahi city beside the famous River Padma and in the area called Durgah Para.It is said that he was the first Islam preacher in the Rajshahi region.It is said that he came to Rajshahi through the river Padma riding two crocodiles. Even now, some crocodiles are reserved in the Dhighi(Large pond) next to the shrine of Hazrat Shah Mokhdum(Rh).

The visitors can go for one day trip and visit the shrine built next to the grave of the preacher. It is regarded as one of the ancient sites of the Rajshahi region and a popular attraction of the country.

Rajshahi Travelling way and Hotels

How to Go:
Rajshahi is connected to the rest of the city through roads, water, rail and air.

By air
Shah Mokhdum Airportan airport named after the famous Preacher Hazrat Shah Mokhdum(Rh.) is situated a short distance away from Rajshahi city. Domestic flights from and to Dhaka (Capital city of Bangladesh) is available here.

By bus
It takes approximately 5 hours by road to reach the capital, Dhaka. A number of bus services including AC and non-AC buses are available from and to Dhaka via Natore. Bus services to other major districts are also available from the Bus Terminal of Rajshahi. Buses for Dhaka-

-Hanif Enterprise
-Np Elegance
-Modern Enterprise
-National Travels
-Greenline

By train
An intercity express train namedSilk City Expressruns between Dhaka and Rajshahi. There are also number of intercity express trains runs between Rajshahi and other major cities of Bangladesh. Another train running between Dhaka and Rajshahi is the Padma Express.

Get around
Taxicabs are available. "Rickshaw(a tri-cycle human paddled vehicle)" and "auto-rickshaw" are also available.Taking a rickshaw is a good way to travel around when you have time on your hand. The travel expenses are much cheaper than the capital city of Dhaka.

Restaurants and Bakery:
Some nice restaurants and fast food places are available in the city.

-Nanking Chinese Restaurant
-Chilis fast food
-Chilis Kabab
-McDonalds Restaurant
-Bishal Bakery & Confectionary
-Ruchita confectionary
-Charping Chinese Restaurant
-Chang Pai Chinese Restaurant
-China Garden Chinese Restaurant
-Safa Wang Chinese Restaurant
-Eligance Chinese Restaurant
-Meatloaf Fast Food
-Fresh and wild fast food
-Young King Chinese Restaurant
-Just Inn Fast food
-Goodys Fast Food
-Sun Sea Chinese Restaurant

Hotels:
Hotels rates are cheap in the city($13.50 per night). Most accommodations are available in these hotels.

-Hotel Mukta International
-Haq's Inn
-Dallas International
-Rajshahi Parjatan Motel
-Hotel Relax
-Hotel Asia

Hotels: http://www.rubd.net/pages//travel/hotels/index.php

Rajshahi Division

Rajshahi division is in the northern part of Bangladesh has an area of 34513 sq. km. There are 16 districts and 57 municipalities under Rajshahi. It is famous for archeological and historical sites as it is located near many ancient capitals of Bengal, notably Lakhnoiti or Lokhonaboti and Pundra. Rajshahi is home to many educational institutes, and is often referred to in Bangladesh as the education city. It is famous for pure silk, mango and lichi. Attractive silk products are cheaper in Rajshahi and it is often referred to as silk city. There are also a number of ancient mosques, shrines and temples in and around Rajshahi.

Rajshahi is well known for being the hometown of many well known people including Amir Ali Miah, M.L.A , Muhammad Enamul Hoque, A. H. M. Kamaruzzaman Hena, Bondey Ali Miah, Ramaprasad Chanda, etc. Rajshahi was a centre of attention during the 1971 liberation war and it has the country's largest mass grave.

Main Tourist Spots In Rajshahi Division:

Mahasthangarh
Paharpur Buddhist Monastery
Kantajee’s Temple
Ramshagor Dighi
Shopnopuri
Choto Sona Mosque
Varendra Research Museum
Puthia

Whether:
The whether of Rajshahi is usually humid, marked with a high temperature (especially starting from March till mid July). However, during the winter months the climate is pleasant, and this is ideally the best time for touring this city. But if you want to see the beauty of Padma river then you have to visit in rainy season.

For more information please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajshahi