District Profile

Rajbari

Rajbari is a western district of Dhaka Division known for the Padma-adjacent landscape, agriculture, and transport history centered on Goalanda. Rajbari town is the district headquarters and an important regional administrative center.

Current Weather

Mainly clear

Temperature27.2°C
Wind Speed5.6 km/h
Updated02:15

Prayer Times

Fajr04:28
Sunrise05:35
Dhuhr12:07
Asr15:33
Maghrib18:38
Isha19:45

Overview

Rajbari is a western district of Dhaka Division known for the Padma-adjacent landscape, agriculture, and transport history centered on Goalanda. Rajbari town is the district headquarters and an important regional administrative center.

History & Background

The district's history is closely linked with river ports, railway connectivity, and the old transport significance of Goalanda. Agriculture and river trade played central roles in shaping local settlement.

Geographic Overview

Location: west-central Bangladesh near the Padma river system. Floodplain agriculture, riverbanks, and transport corridors define the district environment.

Administrative Structure

Headquarters: Rajbari

Subdivisions: 5 upazilas

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

Demographics

The district is predominantly Bengali-speaking and majority Muslim, with Hindu and other minority communities also living across the district. Population is concentrated in villages, market towns, and transport-linked settlements.

Education & Institutions

Rajbari's education structure includes district colleges, schools, madrasas, and growing access to higher education through nearby urban centers.

Economy & Culture

Economy and culture: agriculture, river commerce, transport services, and local marketplaces shape Rajbari. Goalanda's transport memory remains a notable part of district identity.