Dhaka Division

Madaripur travel guide

A district on the Arial Khan River; it includes Shibchar, the southern end of the Padma Bridge.

⭐ Famous food and products of Madaripur

The story goes that the Sufi saint Hazrat Badiuddin Shah Madar came to this area. The name Madaripur comes from him.

Madaripur is about 100 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 2–2.5 hours (via the Padma Bridge).

🚌 By bus: Madaripur buses via the Padma Bridge from Gulistan/Jatrabari, fare ৳250–400.

Shakuni Lake Popular

A big lake in the middle of Madaripur town with walkways around it; a place for afternoon chats.

Views of the bridge from the Padma bank; hilsa restaurants by the river.

Algi Kazi Bari Mosque Lesser known

A three-domed Mughal-period mosque.

৳1,200–2,500 per person per day

The district town has basic and mid-range hotels (roughly ৳800–2,500). Government circuit houses and dak bungalows can be used with permission.

Madaripur date-palm jaggery and rasgulla