Divisions of Bangladesh: Rajshahi

The Silk city, Rajshahi.

Rajshahi city is the north-west divisional headquarters. Its historical reference dates back to the middle of the 18th century. In Rajshahi, the Bara Kuthi on the bank of the Padma and the Varendra Research Museum are among the main attractions for the lovers of antiquity.

A large quantity of silk and silk fabrics was exported to the various parts of the Mughal Empire, to the neighbouring countries and to Europe. Rajshahi also became prominent trading centre after the advent of the Europeans in the seventeenth century. The first Europeans to arrive here were the Dutch.

The shifting of the district headquarters from Natore to Rajshahi in 1825 gave a new impetus to the growth of the town, which also served later as the headquarter of the divisional administration. Since then most of the government offices and residences of high officials of the district are located on the bank of the river. Among other most important institutions and buildings located on the bank of the Padma are Circuit House, Collectorate Building, Court House, Rajshahi Collegiate School, Rajshahi Government College, Varendra Research Museum, Rajshahi Madrassah, Rajshahi Radio station, Motel and Rajshahi Central Jail etc. For more..

Nagar Bhaban (City Corporation Building), Rajshahi.