Natore

District Based Database-14 (Natore)

1. Title: Natore, Rajshahi Division (Kanchagolla and Chalanbil)

2. Historical description: The natural beauty of Bonalata Sen’s Natore Chalan Bill and the ancient architectural style of Rani Bhabani’s historic palace, Uttara Ganobhaban are very famous.

3. How to go: From Gabtoli / Mohakhali in Dhaka you can take any bus going to Natore (Hanif, Shyamoli, National, Desh Travels). Non-AC-350-500taka, AC-800-1000taka.

From Kamalapur/Bimanbandar Station you can take Nilsagar Express, Drutayan Express, Panchagarh Express, Ekta Express, Kurigram Express, Rangpur Express and Lalmoni Express to Natore Station.

4. Places of interest: Uttara Ganabhaban, Rani Bhabani Rajbari, Chalan Bill, Halti Bill, Chalan Bill Museum

5. Where to stay: Hotel Prince, Hotel VIP

6. Where to eat: Pochur hotel

7. Famous food and vegetables / grains: * Food: Kanchagolla, Abak Sandesh, Raghab Shahi, Shutki * Vegetables / grains: Garlic, Sugarcane, Paddy, Corn

8. Famous personality: Kubir Chan Shah-preacher Zamindar of Maharani Bhabani-Rajshahi Chakla, Ahsan Ali-mystic poet Mother Bakhsh-Member of the Bengal Legislative Assembly, Ashraful Islam-Nayan Moni of Chalon Bill, Chairman of Zonal Aid Administrative Council in Mujirnagar Administration

9. Places to see around: Paksi Railway Colony, Lord Hardinge’s Railway Bridge, Pabna