Opened in 1998, the Bangabandhu Multipurpose Bridge spans 4.8 kilometres across the Jamuna, linking the northern divisions to the capital. The western bank in Sirajganj offers sweeping views of the long road and rail spans curving across the river. Next to the western toll plaza lies the Jamuna Bridge West Eco Park, featuring tree-shaded walkways, picnic spots, and elevated viewpoints where travelers stop to admire the massive engineering and watch train carriages crossing the expanse towards Tangail.
- 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
How to get to Bangabandhu Bridge West Bank
Located at the western toll plaza of the Jamuna Bridge in Sirajganj, about 12 km south-east of Sirajganj town. Easily reached by car, highway bus, or CNG from Hatikumrul or Sirajganj town.
Sirajganj town is about 140 km from Dhaka, around 3.5 hours by road. Every way to get there is in the Sirajganj guide.
More to see 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: 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