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Mānikganj

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Should I visit Mānikganj?

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Avoid all but essential travel to parts of Bangladesh, including Manikganj, due to heightened flood risk and related disruptions.

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  • Seasonal flooding
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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Mānikganj month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mānikganj are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 24–28°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 12°C), and June the wettest (about 307 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January23.912.259.5
February27.514.81610.0
March31.719.74910.4
April33.923.812710.4
May32.524.92709.6
June32.126.33078.2
July31.626.13018.2
August31.625.92838.4
September31.625.62598.8
October30.823.21869.3
November28.717.9249.7
December25.014.1429.2

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Saturia–Manikganj Sadar tornado

    Catastrophic tornado that struck Manikganj district on 26 April 1989, causing around 1,300 deaths.

Current public leadership

  • S M Ferdous

    Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Manikganj District, met with local NGOs to discuss development initiatives.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Mānikganj has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Raja Manik Ram Basu

    Monarch of the Manikganj Raj and Hatkhola royal family; the town is believed to be named after him.

Local business and employers

  • Bongshai Housing

    Provider of steel prefab housing serving the Manikganj area.

  • Gono Kalyan Trust

    Local charitable organization located at 101 Girls School Road, Manikganj‑1800.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Manikganj Medical College

    Government medical school established in 2014.

  • Manikganj Government Women College

    Government‑run higher secondary institution founded in 1972 for female education.

  • Baliati Palace

    19th‑century Renaissance‑style palace in Shaturia, a major tourist attraction.

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01 · Economy

Work and the economy in Mānikganj

Mānikganj is a city located in the Dhaka Division of Bangladesh. The municipality holds a population of 71,698 residents at coordinates 23.85768 latitude and 90.00957 longitude.

Landscape and climate foundations

Situated within the Dhaka Division, the economy of Mānikganj operates within a distinct regional setting defined by its geographic positioning in Bangladesh. Commercial life adapts to the environmental and topographical conditions present at this central coordinate point.

Market operations

Economic exchanges within the city utilise the Bangladeshi taka (BDT) as official currency. Commercial transactions and administrative matters are conducted using the languages bn-BD and en, serving the urban populace of 71,698 people.

02 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Mānikganj

Mānikganj is a town in the Dhaka Division of Bangladesh. It lies at latitude 23.85768 N and longitude 90.00957 E, home to about 71,698 people.

River‑touched fields

Surrounding low‑lying lands, nourished by Bangladesh’s extensive water network, support the cultivation of rice, the staple grain that anchors every meal. The abundance of rice shapes humble dishes such as panta bhat, a fermented rice preparation that cools the palate after a day’s labor.

Spice‑laden breezes

Even without precise climate data, the region’s tropical monsoon setting encourages the growth of chilies, mustard seeds, and turmeric. These aromatics infuse everyday fare—from fiery fish curries to the golden hue of halwa sweets—reflecting the land’s generosity.

Market chorus

Local bazaars, where Bengali (bn‑BD) and English mingle, buzz with vendors offering fresh vegetables, lentils, and river fish. The communal act of buying and sharing food reinforces the town’s social fabric, turning meals into gatherings.

Sweet endings

Traditional desserts, often prepared with jaggery and coconut, provide a gentle conclusion to the robust flavors of the day, echoing the rhythm of seasonal harvests.

For geographic details, see the GeoNames record for Mānikganj.

03 · Visit

Visiting Mānikganj

River whispers, monsoon sighs

Mānikganj is a city in Bangladesh. The settlement is administered as part of the Dhaka Division. Positioned at coordinates 23.85768 latitude and 90.00957 longitude, the municipality supports a recorded population of 71,698 residents. Across the flat regional terrain, the landscape responds directly to the rhythms of the tropical climate, where heavy seasonal rains shape the surrounding environment.

Visitors navigating this part of the Dhaka Division encounter an alluvial geography defined by low-lying plains and shifting waterways. The local atmospheric conditions fluctuate sharply between dry periods and intense monsoon downpours, influencing daily life throughout the municipal area. Within this floodplain setting, the regional weather patterns dictate agricultural cycles and define the natural boundaries of the community.

Official administrative updates and geographic tracking for Mānikganj reference its precise positioning in South Asia, where time is maintained under the Asia/Dhaka zone. While transient weather reports and seasonal forecasts remain outside permanent documentation, the enduring climate of the region continues to mold the local topography and the physical expanse of the city.

04 · Overview

Mānikganj, in brief

Mānikganj – River‑woven Plains, Monsoon Pulse

Mānikganj is a city in Bangladesh. It lies within the Dhaka Division at latitude 23.85768 and longitude 90.00957.

Set on the broad, gently rolling floodplain that defines much of the Dhaka Division, the town’s layout spreads across a landscape shaped by the slow, seasonal rhythms of the surrounding waterways. The flat terrain, typical of the central part of the country, allows the settlement to expand without the interruption of steep hills or cliffs, giving the built environment a seamless connection to the surrounding fields.

The city’s position just north of the Tropic of Cancer means it experiences a warm, humid atmosphere for most of the year. Seasonal monsoon winds bring abundant rainfall, while the dry months are marked by clearer skies and slightly cooler evenings. This climatic pattern, driven by the latitude of 23.85768° N, underpins agricultural cycles and influences daily life, from market schedules to the timing of festivals.

With a population of 71 698, Mānikganj functions as a modest urban centre where the rhythms of a close‑knit community intersect with the broader currents of national life. Residents conduct transactions in Bangladeshi taka (BDT) and navigate public affairs in both Bengali (bn‑BD) and English (en), reflecting the bilingual character noted in official records.

Operating on Bangladesh Standard Time (Asia/Dhaka), the city aligns its daily schedule with the national clock, facilitating coordination across the division and the country at large. The administrative affiliation with the Dhaka Division links Mānikganj to the political and economic structures that shape regional development.

All of these details are corroborated by the GeoNames record for Mānikganj, which provides the authoritative geographic and demographic data that define the city’s place within Bangladesh’s tapestry.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mānikganj

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01 · Q&A

Where is Mānikganj located and what are its coordinates?

Mānikganj is situated in Bangladesh at geographic coordinates 23.8577, 90.0096 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Mānikganj?

Mānikganj has a recorded population of approximately 71,698 and observes the Asia/Dhaka time zone (BDT).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Mānikganj?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Mānikganj include bn-BD, en, and the circulating currency is BDT.

04 · Q&A

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