Unseen BangladeshKhulna Division
Meherpur travel guide
The district of Mujibnagar; the first government of Bangladesh was sworn in here in 1971.
⭐ Famous food and products of Meherpur
📜 How Meherpur got its name
The story goes that the area was named Meherpur after the Sufi saint Meher Ali Shah. Some say it comes from the astronomer Mihir.
How to get to Meherpur
Meherpur is about 280 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 6 hours.
- 🚌 By bus: Meherpur buses from Gabtoli (J R, Shyamoli, Royal), fare ৳600–800.
Places to visit (2)
What it costs
৳1,300–2,500 per person per day
Where to stay
The district town has basic and mid-range hotels (roughly ৳800–2,500). Government circuit houses and dak bungalows can be used with permission.
What to eat
Meherpur's Sabitri sweets, mangoes
Other districts in Khulna Division
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