Rajshahi Division

A land of antiquities in northwestern Bangladesh, known for the Paharpur Buddhist ruins and mango orchards.

Rajshahi Division lies in northwestern Bangladesh, bordered to the south by the Padma River (the Ganges) and neighboring India, and is known for its mangoes and silk. The ruins of the Somapura Mahavihara at Paharpur are an important Buddhist monastery site in South Asia and a World Heritage Site; Mahasthangarh near Bogura is the site of an ancient city, and Puthia has clusters of Hindu temples. The city of Rajshahi is built along the river and is tidy and peaceful. November to February has pleasant weather. You can take a domestic flight to Rajshahi Airport or travel from Dhaka by train.

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