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Manikganj
মানিকগঞ্জ | |
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Coordinates: 23°51′N 90°01′E / 23.850°N 90.017°E | |
Country | Bangladesh |
Division | Dhaka |
District | Manikganj |
Upazila | Manikganj Sadar |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–Council |
• Body | Manikganj Municipal Corporation |
Area | |
• Total | 2.28 km2 (0.88 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 71,698 |
• Density | 31,000/km2 (81,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+6 (Bangladesh Time) |
National Dialing Code | +880 |
Manikganj is a town situated in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Manikganj District and Manikganj Sadar Upazila. Manikganj is a green and pollution free towns in Bangladesh. The recent urbanization and highway built joining Dhaka and Singair Upazila has given it an outstanding roadview and better communication. The river Padma flows beside this district and given life to the flora and fauna. It connects the north-western and south-western region of Bangladesh by Paturia ghat. It is well known for its molasses from Jhitka. Baliati Zamindari palace never failed to amaze the visitors.[1]