Narsingdi

Weavers, bazaars and the Meghna plain

Places

Foods

Experiences

Hidden Gems

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About Narsingdi

A handloom-and-trade district east of Dhaka, with a thriving textile tradition.

Dhaka Division

নরসিংদী · 23.92°N, 90.72°E

Top Places

History

Wari-Bateshwar

4.2

Excavated remains of an ancient fortified trading settlement, thought to date back over two thousand years.

CultureHidden gem

Shibpur Weavers' Villages

4.0

Handloom villages known for woven fabrics.

NatureHidden gem

Meghna River Banks

4.0

A wide, quiet river stretch with sandy banks.

Famous Food

৳100–3004.0 Narsingdi

Narsingdi Lychee

নরসিংদীর লিচু

A summer fruit of the Narsingdi countryside.

৳40–1204.2 Narsingdi

Mishti Doi

মিষ্টি দই

Sweet set yogurt, caramel-coloured and creamy.

৳20–604.0 Narsingdi

Narsingdi Jilapi

জিলাপি

Freshly fried jilapi sold in the district's bazaars.

৳150–3504.2 Narsingdi

Chicken Roast

চিকেন রোস্ট

Sweet-and-savoury roast chicken in a rich gravy.

৳30–804.0 Narsingdi

Muri Bhuna

মুড়ি ভুনা

Puffed rice tossed with onions, chilli and mustard oil.