Sirajganj is the gateway to North Bengal, flanking the western shore of the massive braided Jamuna river. Famous throughout Bangladesh as the premier center of handloom lungi and sari weaving, the district also carries distinguished cultural landmarks. Rabindranath Tagore spent years managing his family estates from his country manor in Shahjadpur, while the 18th-century Navaratna Temple at Hatikumrul showcases exquisite multi-tiered terracotta architecture.
- From Dhaka
- About 140 km, 3.5 hours by road
- Best time
- November to February
- A day costs
- About ৳1,300 to ৳5,000 per person
What Sirajganj is famous for
- Handloom saris and lungis তাঁতের শাড়ি ও লুঙ্গি
- Dhanbandi and Ghorachara sweets ধানবান্দি ও ঘোড়াচড়া মিষ্টি
- Shahjadpur Rabindra Kachharibari শাহজাদপুর রবীন্দ্র কাছারি বাড়ি
- Cow milk and chhana গরুর খাঁটি দুধ ও ছানা
How Sirajganj got its name
The district is named after Sirajuddin Chowdhury, an influential 18th-century zamindar of the region who established a major trading riverport and market along the Jamuna river.
Places to visit in Sirajganj
Photo: Khalidrahman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Rabindra Kachharibari (Shahjadpur) রবীন্দ্র কাছারি বাড়ি (শাহজাদপুর)
The historic country estate of Rabindranath Tagore where he wrote some of his most celebrated short stories and poetry.
- Best time
- November to February
- Give it
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Admission roughly ৳20 for Bangladeshis, ৳100 for SAARC citizens, ৳200 for other foreigners; rickshaw in town about ৳30
Photo: Sourov Saha, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Hatikumrul Navaratna Temple হাটিকুমরুল নবরত্ন মন্দির
A magnificent 18th-century three-storey terracotta temple crowned by nine spires, the largest of its type in northern Bangladesh.
- Best time
- November to February
- Give it
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free entry; auto-rickshaw from Hatikumrul highway junction about ৳30–40
Photo: S.M.M.Musabbir Uddin, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Sirajganj Jamuna Riverfront (Hard Point) সিরাজগঞ্জ হার্ড পয়েন্ট (যমুনা নদী)
The river protection embankment along the fierce Jamuna river, offering expansive water views, sunset walks, and country boat trips to river islands.
- Best time
- October to March for pleasant river breezes
- Give it
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free to visit the promenade; country boat hire to sandy chars roughly ৳300–800 per boat
Photo: Palashrcz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Bangabandhu Bridge West Bank বঙ্গবন্ধু সেতু পশ্চিম তীর
The western approach and eco-park overlooking the landmark 4.8-kilometre bridge that spans the mighty Jamuna river.
- Best time
- Year-round, especially late afternoons and winter mornings
- Give it
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Eco-park entry roughly ৳30; CNG auto-rickshaw from Sirajganj town about ৳150–200
Unseen Sirajganj: the lesser-known places
Quieter spots most visitors miss. Go with a local driver or ask us to arrange one.
Photo: Khalidrahman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Shahjadpur Dargah Mosque শাহজাদপুর দরগাহ মসজিদ
An ancient multi-domed brick mosque and shrine commemorating Sufi preacher Hazrat Makhdum Shah Daulah Shahid.
- Best time
- Year-round, particularly in winter
- Give it
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free entry; cycle rickshaw from Shahjadpur town center about ৳30
How to get to Sirajganj
- Direct AC and non-AC coaches run from Kalyanpur, Gabtoli and Mohakhali in Dhaka, including SI Enterprise, Star Line and Shyamoli, crossing the Jamuna Bridge to reach Sirajganj town in 3.5 to 4.5 hours.
- Several intercity trains depart Kamalapur station heading across the Jamuna Bridge, including the Sirajganj Express terminating at Sirajganj Bazar station, taking roughly 4 hours.
Where to stay in Sirajganj
Rooms run from about ৳700 a night for a simple hotel, around ৳1,800 mid-range and ৳4,000 or more for the most comfortable. Prices are approximate.
- Hotel Al-Hamra, Station Road, Sirajganj
- Hotels around S.S. Road, Sirajganj
- Guesthouses around Shahjadpur town center
What to eat in Sirajganj
Sirajganj is famous for fresh chhana sweets from the dairy farms of Shahjadpur and Baghabari. Try local pantua, chomchom, and sweet curd from Dhanbandi sweet shops in town, or taste fresh river hilsha and boal caught from the Jamuna.