Manikganj

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.

Manikganj
মানিকগঞ্জ
Darul Uloom Manikganj
Manikganj
Manikganj
Coordinates: 23°51′N 90°01′E
Country Bangladesh
DivisionDhaka
DistrictManikganj
UpazilaManikganj Sadar
Government
  TypeMayor–Council
  BodyManikganj Municipal Corporation
Area
  Total2.28 km2 (0.88 sq mi)
Population
  Total71,698
  Density31,000/km2 (81,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (Bangladesh Time)
National Dialing Code+880
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