Unseen BangladeshRajshahi Division
Pabna travel guide
A district on the Padma; the historic Hardinge Bridge and Suchitra Sen's family home.
⭐ Famous food and products of Pabna
📜 How Pabna got its name
There are various theories about the name. Some say it comes from the ancient kingdom of Pundra, others from 'Padmavati' (the Padma River).
How to get to Pabna
Pabna is about 160 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 4 hours.
- 🚌 By bus: Pabna Express, Shyamoli, Hanif from Gabtoli; fare ৳450–650.
- 🚆 By train: Dhalarchar Express to Pabna; or North Bengal trains to Ishwardi.
Places to visit (4)
The old railway bridge and new road bridge side by side at Pakshi; views of the Padma.
The childhood home of the screen legend Suchitra Sen, now a museum.
An 18th-century terracotta jor-bangla temple.
A handsome zamindar building in Pabna town.
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
Pabna's para sandesh, ghee
Other districts in Rajshahi Division
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