Manikganj
Manikganj
মানিকগঞ্জ | |
|---|---|
Darul Uloom Manikganj | |
| Coordinates: 23°51′N 90°01′E / 23.850°N 90.017°E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Dhaka |
| District | Manikganj |
| Upazila | Manikganj Sadar |
| Named after | Maharaja Manik Ram Basu Sufi saint Manik Sha |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Manikganj Municipal Corporation |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.28 km2 (0.88 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 71,698 |
| • Density | 31,000/km2 (81,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time) |
| National Dialing Code | +880 |
Manikganj is a town situated in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Manikganj District and Manikganj Sadar Upazila. Manikganj is a relatively pollution-free town of Bangladesh. The recent urbanization and highway built joining Dhaka and Singair Upazila has given it a good roadview and better communication. The river Padma flows beside this district and supported the flora and fauna. It connects the north-western and south-western region of Bangladesh by Paturia and Aricha ghat. It is well known for its molasses from Jhitka. Baliati Zamindari palace is a major tourist attraction.