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Begum Rokeya Memorial Centre, Pairaband
পাইকবাড়ি বেগম রোকেয়া স্মৃতিকেন্দ্র · Mithapukur, Pairaband village, Mithapukur, Rangpur district, Rangpur Division
Introduction
Birthplace of Begum Rokeya (born 1880), pioneer of women's rights and education in South Asia, in Pairaband village, Mithapukur Upazila. A memorial centre here presents exhibits about her life, work and legacy, and hosts observances on Begum Rokeya Day (9 December).
Suggested time: 1 hour
How to get there
From Rangpur city take a bus or CNG auto along Mithapukur Road toward Pairaband (roughly 15 km zone; confirm the exact turning locally).
The honest truth about costs
Free or nominal entry; verify opening hours before planning your visit.
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- A small buffer for the return journey
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Sources
- Begum Rokeya — Wikipedia (encyclopedia, retrieved October 14, 2026)
- Begum Rokeya Memorial Centre — Tourist Places Bangladesh (community map, retrieved October 14, 2026)