Rajshahi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rajshahi,Bangladesh
রাজশাহী
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Panoramic view of Rajshahi from Sadharan Bima Bhaban
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| Nickname(s):
Education City, Silk City
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| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Rajshahi Division |
| District | Rajshahi District |
| Establishment | Sometime between 1700-1725 |
| Establishment of Municipality | 1876 |
| Granted city status | 1991 |
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| • Type | Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Metropolis | 37.33 sq mi (96.68 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
(2008 est.)
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| • Metropolis | 775,495 |
| • Density | 12,700/sq mi (4,890/km2) |
| • Metro | 472,775 |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Postal code |
6000
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| National Calling Code | +880 |
| Calling Code | 0721 |
| Website | Official Website |
The city of Rajshahi is the headquarters of Rajshahi Division and Rajshahi District. It is one of the six metropolitan cities of Bangladesh. It is called Silk City and Education City. There are around 1,000,000 people. It is on the northern banks of the river Padma.
Rajshahi used to be known as Rampur Boalia.
Notable people
- Akshay Kumar Maitreya
- Andrew Kishore
- Hasan Azizul Huq
- Ila Mitra
- Ritwik Ghatak
- Sir Jadunath Sarkar
- Mohammad Shamsuzzoha
Images for kids
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Puthia Palace in Rajshahi
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The site of mass grave inside Rajshahi University campus
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Bank of the Padma river at Rajshahi city
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Rajshahi City Corporation head office
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Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank head office
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Varendra Research Museum
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Shahid Zia Shishu Park
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Mango round about
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Dhopkol- a heritage,which was once the source of water supply in Rajshahi
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Shaheed Quamruzzaman Stadium
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Rajshahi central railway station
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Shah Makhdum Airport, Rajshahi
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Rajshahi Central Park
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Administrative building of Rajshahi University
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Shabash Bangladesh, a sculpture commemorating the liberation war.
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Administrative building of Rajshahi College, one of the oldest educational Institute of Bangladesh
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