Pabna District
পাবনা
Pabna is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Rajshahi division. It covers 2,371.5 km² and is home to roughly 2,800,000 people. It is best known for hardinge Bridge, Ishwardi, Rooppur nuclear plant.
History of Pabna
The Hardinge Bridge, opened in 1915 over the Padma near Bheramara/Ishwardi, was a major colonial-era engineering feat. Pabna also has a history of 19th-century peasant uprisings against local zamindars.
Sunrise and sunset in Pabna today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Pabna
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Hardinge Bridge, Ishwardi, Rooppur nuclear plant
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Home to the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant under construction, the Ishwardi export-processing zone, and jute processing.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Traditional textile weaving in Shahzadpur, and folk songs tied to Padma riverboat life.
Other districts in Rajshahi
Frequently asked questions about Pabna
Which division is Pabna in?
Pabna district belongs to Rajshahi division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Pabna?
Pabna has a population of roughly 2,800,000, across an area of 2,371.5 square kilometres.
What is Pabna famous for?
Hardinge Bridge, Ishwardi, Rooppur nuclear plant
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pabna?
The sun rises at 06:01 and sets at 17:37 today in Pabna, giving 11:36 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Pabna?
Home to the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant under construction, the Ishwardi export-processing zone, and jute processing.