Narayanganj (Bengali: নারায়ণগঞ্জ Naraeongônj) is a city in central Bangladesh in the Greater Dhaka area. It is in the Narayanganj District, about 16 km (10 mi) southeast of the capital city of Dhaka. With a population of almost 1 million, it is the 6th largest city in Bangladesh.
It is also a center of business and industry, especially the jute trade and processing plants, and the textile sector of the country. It is nicknamed the Dundee of Bangladesh, due to the presence of its many jute mills. (Dundee was the first industrialised 'Juteopolis' in the world.)
If you want to get away from the bustle, there are many ghats along the Shitalakshya River to watch the world go by.
*New Bose Cabin, historic dining venue serving since 1922, with tea and chicken cutlet being the signature items. Kind of a mess. 9, Sanatan Pal Lane, Sahid Suhrwardi Sarak. Daily 7AM-10PM. +880 1911-396245
Due to its proximity to Dhaka, it should be not to hard to access from there.
With approximately 2 million people, Narayanganj is a congested city like many in Bangladesh. It is known as the Dundee of Bangladesh on account of its significant jute mill industry and trade, based on the similar history of Dundee, England. Narayanganj was named after a Hindu religious leader.
