Chandpur

Home of the hilsa

Molehead (Boro Station) is where the Padma, Meghna and Dakatia meet. Chandpur hilsa is the most famous in the country — eat it fried right at the ghat.

Places to visit

• Molehead (Boro Station) — The meeting point of the Padma, Meghna and Dakatia.
• Hajiganj Boro Mosque — One of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the country.
• Rupsha Zamindar Bari — An old zamindar house at Faridganj.
• Ilish Chattar — A hilsa sculpture marking the town's fame.

Famous food

• Chandpur hilsa — Fried hilsa, paturi and mustard hilsa fresh at the Boro Station ghat.