Narsingdi District

Narsingdi District is an administrative region in Dhaka Division that spans a considerable area across multiple sub-districts. The region comprises several municipalities, wards, and villages that together form a densely populated landscape.

The area contains the Wari-Bateshwar archaeological site dating back to the early second millennium BCE, representing one of the earliest urban settlements in South Asia. These discoveries reveal the long history of human settlement in this region.

The district is known for its large textile market at Madhabdi, where fabric production and trade maintain deep local traditions. The trading areas reflect the region's strong connection to textile manufacturing.

The district is well-connected by various transport routes and has multiple administrative centers and markets accessible to visitors. The terrain is relatively flat and enables easy movement to main points of interest.

The area contains a significant gas field located near a major highway that has become an important part of local industry. This resource has shaped the region's economic development in recent decades.

Location: Dhaka Division

Inception: 1984

Capital city: Narsingdi

Shares border with: Brahmanbaria District, Narayanganj District, Gazipur District, Kishoreganj District

Website: http://narsingdi.gov.bd

GPS coordinates: 23.92000,90.73000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:25