Faridpur District
ফরিদপুর
Faridpur is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Dhaka division. It covers 2,072.7 km² and is home to roughly 2,162,876 people. It is best known for jute capital, Pathrail, Padma bridge approach.
History of Faridpur
A colonial-era jute trading centre linked by rail and river steamer to Kolkata, and birthplace of several notable 20th-century Bengali political and literary figures.
Sunrise and sunset in Faridpur today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Faridpur
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Jute capital, Pathrail, Padma bridge approach
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Historic jute cultivation and trade, now diversifying into vegetable farming with new access via the Padma Bridge expressway.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Baul and Murshidi folk songs associated with the lower Padma basin.
Other districts in Dhaka
Frequently asked questions about Faridpur
Which division is Faridpur in?
Faridpur district belongs to Dhaka division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Faridpur?
Faridpur has a population of roughly 2,162,876, across an area of 2,072.7 square kilometres.
What is Faridpur famous for?
Jute capital, Pathrail, Padma bridge approach
What time is sunrise and sunset in Faridpur?
The sun rises at 05:58 and sets at 17:34 today in Faridpur, giving 11:36 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Faridpur?
Historic jute cultivation and trade, now diversifying into vegetable farming with new access via the Padma Bridge expressway.