Gazipur District

Gazipur District is an administrative district in central Bangladesh within Dhaka Division and contains several municipalities along with numerous smaller settlements. The district serves as a regional hub with railway connections and home to several established universities and technical institutions.

The district was established in 1984 as a separate administrative entity with clear boundaries and governance structure. The land itself holds much older heritage, with ruins from the Pala period and ancient structures scattered across the area that reveal earlier settlement patterns.

The region hosts Bishwa Ijtema, an annual Muslim gathering that draws millions of visitors from around the world. Local communities also celebrate traditional festivals like Nabanna and Pitha throughout the year.

The district has good railway connections that make travel within and beyond the area convenient for visitors. The region is best explored during drier months when roads and pathways are more accessible and travel flows more smoothly.

The district contains an intricate network of waterways including rivers, canals, and natural water bodies that shape the landscape. These water routes are integral to local transport, farming practices, and the daily rhythms of community life throughout the region.

Location: Dhaka Division

Inception: 1984

Capital city: Gazipur

Elevation above the sea: 25 m

Shares border with: Tangail District, Mymensingh District, Kishoreganj District, Narsingdi District, Narayanganj District, Dhaka District

Website: http://gazipur.gov.bd

GPS coordinates: 24.00000,90.43000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:21