Munshiganj

Munshiganj is a historic river district of Dhaka Division known for the heritage of Bikrampur, river routes, and dense settlement near the Dhaka metropolitan region. Munshiganj town is the district headquarters and a major link between Dhaka and the lower Meghna corridor.

The district is closely associated with the historic region of Bikrampur, long known for scholarship, trade, and riverine settlement. Its social and cultural history remains one of the richest in central Bengal.

Location: south of Dhaka in a deltaic river landscape shaped by the Dhaleshwari, Meghna, and adjoining waterways. Rivers, canals, and lowland agriculture dominate the district.

Headquarters: Munshiganj

Subdivisions: 6 upazilas

Current upazilas in this database are linked separately through the upazilas table.

Munshiganj is predominantly Bengali-speaking and majority Muslim, with Hindu and other minority communities also present. Population density is high due to proximity to Dhaka and long-established settlements.

The district has a strong education tradition rooted in old Bikrampur, with schools, colleges, madrasas, and easy academic access to Dhaka.

Economy and culture: agriculture, fisheries, river transport, small trade, and heritage settlements define Munshiganj. Bikrampur identity remains central to its cultural memory.