Rajshahi

Rajshahi (Bangla: ???????) is a city and a district in northwestern Bangladesh. It is situated on the river Padma. Rajshahi is the headquarter of Rajshahi Division, one of the six administrative divisions in Bangladesh. Rajshahi Municipality was established in 1876, one of the first in Bangladesh. Rajshahi is located near many ancient capitals of Bengal, notably Lakhnoiti or Lokhonaboti and Pundra. Rajshahi is home to many educational institutes, and is often is referred to in Bangladesh as education city.

Educational institutions

Rajshahi is also an important educational center in Bangladesh. Major educational institutes include:

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• Rajshahi University
• Rajshahi College
• Rajshahi Collegiate School (First Modern School in Bangladesh)
• Rajshahi Madrasa
• Sarda Cadet College
• Sarda Police Academy
• Postal Academy of Bangladesh
• Rajshahi Medical College
• Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology