Ishwardi Upazila

Ishwardi ঈশ্বরদী
Upazila
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Hardinge Bridge, and Lalon Shah Bridge at the same frame on a moonlit night
Coordinates: 24°9′N 89°4′E / 24.150°N 89.067°E / 24.150; 89.067
Country	Bangladesh
Division	Rajshahi
District	Pabna
Government
• Type	Local government
• Body	Upazila Parishad
• Upazila Chairman	Md. Nayeb Ali Biswas (Bangladesh Awami League)
• Upazila Vice Chairman	Md. Abdus Salam
Area
• Total	250.89 km2 (96.87 sq mi)
Elevation	12.9 m (42.3 ft)
Population  (2022)[1]
• Total	390,402
• Density	1,600/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+6 (BST)
Postal code	6620[2]
Area code	07326[3]
Website	www.ishurdi.pabna.gov.bd

Ishwardi (Bengali: ঈশ্বরদী, Ish-shordi) is an upazila of Pabna District in Rajshahi Division. It is the westernmost upazila of Pabna district. This upazila is a dynamic administrative region with a rich cultural heritage and significant economic importance. Situated in the fertile Gangetic floodplain, Ishwardi Upazila boasts a landscape shaped by the Ganges and its tributaries. This region is known for its agricultural productivity, particularly in the cultivation of rice, vegetables, litchi, sugarcane and other crops. Ishwardi upazila is not only an agricultural hub but also home to various industries, including the Ruppur Nuclear Powerplant and Ishwardi Export Processing Zone, which have contributed to its economic growth. With a harmonious blend of rural and urban areas, this upazila offers a glimpse into the traditional lifestyle and modern developments that coexist within its boundaries.