Faridpur

Faridpur is a city in the Dhaka Division of Bangladesh. On the banks of Padma river, it is known as the greater Faridpur in Bangladesh. Faridpur is one of the oldest cities of Bangladesh.

Understand
Around the 16th century, Faridpur was known by the name of Fatehabad. Sultan Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah established a mint in Fatehabad during his reign in the early 15th century. In Ain-i-Akbari time it was named as Haweli Mahal Fatehabad. In the 19th century, this town was renamed as Faridpur in honour of the Sufi Saint Shah Fariduddin Masud. The Faridpur district was established by the British in 1815.

Get in
Faridpur is a junction point of transportation in South Bangladesh.

By train
At first you should go to the Kamlapur railway station,Dhaka. Then you can buy a ticket for Dhaka to Rajshahi train. And at least you can come to Faridpur from Rajshahi by Madhumati Express train.

By bus
You can come to Faridpur from any district of Bangladesh by bus. But at first you should come to a bus station which has a bus ticket counter for Faridpur buses.

By boat
You can come to Faridpur by boat from Dhaka,Manikganj,Cumilla.

See



 * River research institute
 * Bir Shrestha Shaheed Lance Naik Munshi Abdur Rouf Library and Museum
 * Sheikh Rasel Park
 * Madhukhali Sugar Mill, this active sugar mill just south of Mathurapur Deul allows visitors.
 * Bir Shrestha Shaheed Lance Naik Munshi Abdur Rouf Library and Museum
 * Sheikh Rasel Park
 * Madhukhali Sugar Mill, this active sugar mill just south of Mathurapur Deul allows visitors.
 * Madhukhali Sugar Mill, this active sugar mill just south of Mathurapur Deul allows visitors.

Do

 * Play cricket: You can play cricket in Sheikh Jamal Stadium. And there have also some stadium in Faridpur.
 * Play football: You can also play football in Sheikh Jamal Stadium and in Rajendra College's field. But if you want to play game in stadium you need a permission.
 * Martial arts: In Faridpur you can learn martial arts taking training at King Karate Bangladesh.

Buy
There are 3 oother shopping complexes:
 * Titumir Bazar is a big market on Sheikh Mujib road.
 * Bari plaza
 * Masch Ranga super shop
 * Infinity mega mall