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Idrakpur Fort

A 17th-century Mughal river fort on the Dhaleshwari · Munshiganj

📷 Mithun Ahmed · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
🗓️ Best timeNovember-February
⏱️ Time needed45 minutes-1 hour
💰 CostFree or a small fee
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📖 About this place

Idrakpur Fort was built during the Mughal era to guard the river routes. Its round brick structure and small arches are distinctive. The Dhaleshwari flows beside it. It is relatively little known and quiet.

🚌 How to go

From Munshiganj town a rickshaw or CNG takes 10-15 minutes for 50-100 BDT. Dhaka to Munshiganj by bus takes 1-2 hours.

🏨 Where to stay

Hotels in Munshiganj town cost 1,000-2,500 BDT.

🍽️ Food

Try Munshiganj's famed potatoes, hilsa and sweets.

📍 Nearby attractions

Mawa Ghat, Atish Dipankar memorial

🛡️ Safety tips

A protected monument; do not climb the walls.

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