Geography: 

Dinajpur District is a district in the Rangpur Division of northern Bangladesh. Dinajpur is the largest district among all sixteen northern districts of Bangladesh. Dinajpur was once a part of the ancient state of Pundravardhana. Devkot (now in India) which rotated as the capital of Lakhnauti was located 18 kilometres south of Dinajpur town. It is also called "City of Maharajas". It is bounded by Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts on the north, Gaibandha and Joypurhat districts on the south, Nilphamari and Rangpur districts on the east and West Bengal state of India on the west.

Economy: 

The economy of Dinajpur mainly depends upon agriculture-based production. There is a well-known proverb about Dinajpur – 'paddy piled up high, sheds full of cows, ponds brimming with fish' [gola bhora dhan, goal bhora goru, pukur bhora mach]. People in this district are much happier than those in other districts, everything grows easily, it's a peaceful place. Dinajpur is famous for rice production. 'Kataribhog' rice is one of the best produced rice in Bangladesh. Dinajpur is also rich with wheat production. The Lychee (fruit) of Dinajpur is the best of Bangladesh. Dinajpur is well known for its production of among the country. Dinajpur is also famous for its Mangoes. "Kosba" is called the matrix of mango. Also, it grows a plenty of vegetables and seasonal fruits. A huge percentage of people from Dinajpur depends upon Agri based products. However, Dinajpur is highly rich with natural resources like coal and pit mines. Of the five-coal field discovered so far in Bangladesh, three are in Dinajpur. The names of these deposits are-Barapukuria, Phulbari and Dighipara coal field.

Folk Culture:

Bhawaya, kirtan, panchali, Meyeli geet (folk song sung by women on festive occasions), songs of Gorokshanath, Charak song, Baul song, proverbs, rhymes, puzzles, jarigan, etc are notable.

Places Must Visit:

Ananda Sagar, Aowkora Mosque, Baraduari, Dinajpur Museum, Dinajpur Rajbari, Dinajpur Zila School, Ghughu-danga Zamindar Bari, Gor-e-shohid Boro-Moydan, Habra Zamindar Bari, Hili Land Port, Sura Mosque, Kantajew Temple, Korai Bill, Nayabad Mosque, Ramsagar, Sita Coat Bihar, Shopnopuri artificial amusement park, Sukhsagar.