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Mahasthangarh
মহাস্থানগড় · Shibganj, Mahasthan village, Shibganj, Bogura district, Rajshahi Division
Introduction
Bangladesh's earliest urban archaeological site — the fortified city of Pundranagara, inhabited from at least the 3rd century BCE. Visitors walk the long earthen ramparts, the riverside Govinda Bhita and the site museum by the Karatoya; allow several hours. It lies about 11 km north of Bogura town on the Bogura–Rangpur highway.
Suggested time: half day
How to get there
From Bogura town, take any Bogura–Rangpur highway bus to the Mahasthan stop, or hire a CNG/rickshaw. Bogura is also reachable by rail — confirm current schedules.
Important notes
- 11 km north of Bogura town on the Bogura-Rangpur highway. Buses from Dhaka to Bogura take about 4.5 hours via Bangabandhu Jamuna Bridge.Community-reportedSource: Mahasthangarh — Wikipedia
- Bogura is also served by the Lalmoni Express train from Dhaka (reported weekly off: Friday - confirm). Fare lists found online date from ~2015, so check current rates on the railway e-ticketing site.Community-reportedSource: Lalmoni Express fare list (archived 2015 — outdated)
The honest truth about costs
Nominal museum ticket; listed museum hours (summer 10 am–6 pm, winter 9 am–5 pm) differ on Fridays and holidays — verify before visiting.
What you will need to budget for
- Getting there (bus, train, launch or air fare)
- Stay (per night, per room)
- Food (per person, per day)
- Entry tickets and local transport
- A small buffer for the return journey
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Sources
- Mahasthangarh — Wikipedia (encyclopedia, retrieved October 14, 2026)
- Lalmoni Express fare list (archived 2015 — outdated) (community map, retrieved October 16, 2026)