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Rajshahi,Bangladesh
রাজশাহী
Metropolis
Panoramic view of Rajshahi from Sadharan Bima Bhaban
Panoramic view of Rajshahi from Sadharan Bima Bhaban
Nickname(s): Education City, Silk City
Location of Rajshahi in Bangladesh
Country  Bangladesh
Division Rajshahi Division
District Rajshahi District
Establishment Sometime between 1700-1725
Establishment of Municipality 1876
Granted city status 1991
Area
 • Metropolis 37.33 sq mi (96.68 km2)
Elevation 59 ft (18 m)
Population (2008 est.)
 • Metropolis 775,495
 • Density 12,700/sq mi (4,890/km2)
 • Metro 472,775
Time zone BST (UTC+6)
Postal code 6000
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

  • পুঠিয়া রাজবাড়ি (20)

    Puthia Palace in Rajshahi

  • Boddhovumi, University of Rajshahi

    The site of mass grave inside Rajshahi University campus

  • A Top View Of Bank Of Padma River

    Bank of the Padma river at Rajshahi city

  • Rajshahi City Corporation

    Rajshahi City Corporation head office

  • Rakub

    Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank head office

  • Rajshahi Museum 16

    Varendra Research Museum

  • Shahid Zia Shishu Park 03

    Shahid Zia Shishu Park

  • Mango round about

    Mango round about

  • Dhopkol 06

    Dhopkol- a heritage,which was once the source of water supply in Rajshahi

  • Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium (28686945853)

    Shaheed Quamruzzaman Stadium

  • Rajshahi Railway Station

    Rajshahi central railway station

  • Shah mokhdum airport

    Shah Makhdum Airport, Rajshahi

  • Rajsahi Park

    Rajshahi Central Park

  • Ru admin

    Administrative building of Rajshahi University

  • Rajshahi University14

    Shabash Bangladesh, a sculpture commemorating the liberation war.

  • Rajshahi College 3

    Administrative building of Rajshahi College, one of the oldest educational Institute of Bangladesh


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