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Gajni Obokash is a popular picnic spot near Dhaka, known for its green hills and cool breeze. If you’re planning a day trip or a short weekend escape, getting there is straightforward but requires some planning. Here’s what you need to know about the route, transport, and practical details. Key Takeaways Gajni Obokash is about […]
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Narsingdi is a district town just 50 kilometres northeast of Dhaka, but it feels a world away from the capital’s chaos. Most people who go there are heading to the industrial areas around the town, but the district has more to offer: old zamindar houses, river views, and a quieter pace. If you’re thinking of […]
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Aricha Ghat is a busy river port in Manikganj district, about 70 kilometres northwest of Dhaka. It sits where the Padma and Jamuna rivers meet, making it a key crossing point for ferries and cargo boats. If you plan to cross the river or simply want to see the busy waterfront, you need to know […]
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Getting to Baba Adam Mosque in Qadi Qasbah isn’t hard, but you need to plan the last mile carefully. The mosque sits in a small village called Qadi Qasbah, about 8 kilometres south of Munshiganj town, on the banks of the old Dhaleshwari River. Most travellers start from Dhaka, and the whole trip takes around […]
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Munshiganj sits just 30 kilometres south of Dhaka, but it feels like a different country. The district is known for its rivers, old zamindar houses, and the famous Bikrampur region, once a centre of Buddhist learning. Most people go for a day trip, and that works well if you plan the transport properly. Key Takeaways […]
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If you’re planning a day trip from Dhaka to Idrakpur Fort, the first thing to know is that it’s not a difficult journey, but it does require some planning. The fort sits on the bank of the Ichamati River in Munshiganj Sadar, about 30 kilometers south of Dhaka. Most visitors combine it with a visit […]
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Narayanganj sits just 16 kilometres southeast of Dhaka, but it feels like a different world. The city is built around the Shitalakshya River, and for centuries it was the heart of Bengal’s jute trade. Today, most visitors come for one reason: to see the ruins of Sonargaon, the old capital of Bengal. The journey is […]
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Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park is in Gazipur, about 40 kilometers north of Dhaka. If you’re planning a day trip from the capital, the most practical way is by road. Buses for Gazipur leave from several points in Dhaka, including Mohakhali, Gulistan, and Sayedabad. Look for buses heading to Gazipur Chowrasta or Tongi. The journey […]
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You want to visit Nuhash Palli, the film set-turned-tourist spot in Gazipur. But getting there isn’t always straightforward. The place sits in Salna village, about 40 kilometers north of Dhaka. Most people start from the capital. The easiest way is to take a bus from Dhaka to Gazipur. Head to Abdullahpur bus stop in Uttara. […]
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