Fun facts about Rajshahi
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Modern Rajshahi lies in the ancient region of Pundravardhana.
Rajshahi
Bangladesh
Rajshahi is a metropolitan city and a major urban, administrative, commercial and educational centre of Bangladesh. It is also the administrative seat of the eponymous division and district. It is also the largest city of North Bengal.
From the “History” section
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Rajshahi was originally chosen as a commercial factory for the silk trade during the British Raj.
Rajshahi
Bangladesh
Rajshahi is a metropolitan city and a major urban, administrative, commercial and educational centre of Bangladesh. It is also the administrative seat of the eponymous division and district. It is also the largest city of North Bengal.
From the “History” section
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Rajshahi has a humid subtropical climate with its coldest month being below 18 °C.
Rajshahi
Bangladesh
Rajshahi is a metropolitan city and a major urban, administrative, commercial and educational centre of Bangladesh. It is also the administrative seat of the eponymous division and district. It is also the largest city of North Bengal.
From the “Geography” section
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Rajshahi is known for its silk textiles, which have a special status as clothing material in the Indian subcontinent.
Rajshahi
Bangladesh
Rajshahi is a metropolitan city and a major urban, administrative, commercial and educational centre of Bangladesh. It is also the administrative seat of the eponymous division and district. It is also the largest city of North Bengal.
From the “Economy” section
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Rajshahi is home to the Rajshahi College, which is the third oldest college in Bangladesh.
Rajshahi
Bangladesh
Rajshahi is a metropolitan city and a major urban, administrative, commercial and educational centre of Bangladesh. It is also the administrative seat of the eponymous division and district. It is also the largest city of North Bengal.
From the “Education” section
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