Munshiganj District
মুন্সিগঞ্জ
Munshiganj is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Dhaka division. It covers 954.9 km² and is home to roughly 1,625,000 people. It is best known for idrakpur Fort, Atish Dipankar birthplace, potato belt.
History of Munshiganj
Birthplace of the 11th-century Buddhist scholar Atish Dipankar, and site of Idrakpur Fort, built around 1660 by Mughal faujdar Mir Jumla to guard the river approaches to Dhaka.
Sunrise and sunset in Munshiganj today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Munshiganj
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Idrakpur Fort, Atish Dipankar birthplace, potato belt
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Known as Bangladesh's potato belt, supplying much of the country's potato and vegetable trade to Dhaka markets.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Bikrampur's historic literary heritage and traditional Bengali New Year river fairs.
Other districts in Dhaka
Frequently asked questions about Munshiganj
Which division is Munshiganj in?
Munshiganj district belongs to Dhaka division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Munshiganj?
Munshiganj has a population of roughly 1,625,000, across an area of 954.9 square kilometres.
What is Munshiganj famous for?
Idrakpur Fort, Atish Dipankar birthplace, potato belt
What time is sunrise and sunset in Munshiganj?
The sun rises at 05:55 and sets at 17:32 today in Munshiganj, giving 11:36 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Munshiganj?
Known as Bangladesh's potato belt, supplying much of the country's potato and vegetable trade to Dhaka markets.