The city of Rajshahi is in northwestern Bangladesh and is the headquarter of the Rajshahi division. Rajshahi has many educational institutes, giving it the nickname as the education city. The city is also known as the silk city as pure silk products are available which are attractive and cheap. There are also a good number of mosques, shrines and temples in Rajshahi.
On the east of Rajshahi is the mighty Jamuna Rive,r and the Padma River flows in the south. The north and west side of Rajshahi are bordered with India. The division of Rajshahi in Bangladesh has a good collection of sites, spread across the division.
Some of the famous tourist attractions in Rajshahi are:
Shrine of hazrat Shah Mokhdum
This Majar or Dorga is constructed around the grave of Hazrat Shah Mokhdum Ruposh. It is believed that Hazrat Shah was the first preacher in the Rajshahi division. A belief exists that Hazrat came on a crocodile through the river Padma. Today, one can see crocodiles reserved in the large pond (Dighi).
Varendra Research Museum
This museum is among the oldest museums in the country and is located at the heart of Rajshahi city. The library of the museum has over 22,0 printed books.
Kazla, Talaimari
Rajshahi has two public universities, The University of Rajshahi and The University of Engineering and Technology (RUET), which are located in Kazla-Talaimari area. Rajshahi is known as the educational capital of Bangladesh.
Shaheb Bazar
The area has the municipality office, the Rajshahi College, Loknath School, Collegiate school, Masjid Mission Academy, the Deaf and Mental schools.
Bangladesh Betar and Television
Bangladesh Betar and Bangladesh television have their offices here.
Central Park and Zoo
Situated beside the bank of river Padma, the Central Park and Zoo is a major attraction of Rajshahi City. There are lush green trees and grasses and many animal species in this region.
Puthia
The place has many historical Hindu structures. These include the Govinda Temple, which has many miniature ornamental towers. These have many Terracotta design intricate design of Hindu epics. Another important structure is the Siva Temple with five-spire Hindu style.
Paharpur
This small village has the largest monastery south of the Himalayas.
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