Faridpur is a district in south-central Bangladesh under the part of Dhaka Division. It is one of the oldest districts in Bangladesh. The district is located on the banks of the Padma River. The old name of this area was ‘Fathabad’. Faridpur district is a main administrative unit of Dhaka division after Dhaka. This area is well known because there are the home of many saints, political persons and some religious people.
Faridpur have some historical sites to cultural attractions and local attractions which must impress a tourist. Such as- Chaudarashi Zamindar Bari at Sadarpur, Faridpur District Court, Kamarkhali Gorai Bridge, Gerda Shaheb Para, one of the famous poet in Bangladesh Jasimuddin’s House, Modhukhali Sugar Mill, Baisrashi Babu Bari Palace, Chandrapara Darber Sharif, Hazrat Shah Farid Mosque, Pathrail Shahi Mosque and Dighi, Basudeva Mandir, Bishwa Zaker Monjil, Mathurapur Temple, etc. If you go to Faridpur anytime, do not miss the chance to taste local curd (Doi).
Faridpur is around 128 km away from Dhaka by using Dhaka-Aricha Highway. You can go to Faridpur by bus from Gabtoli Bus Station in Dhaka.
