Geography: 

Gaibandha District is a district in northern Bangladesh, located within the Rangpur Division. Covering an area of 2,179.27 square kilometers. The district's administrative headquarters and largest urban center is Gaibandha town. Originally established as a subdivision in 1875 under the name Bhabanigonj, it was renamed Gaibandha in the same year. On February 15, 1984, Gaibandha was officially upgraded to district status. The district is known for its agricultural production, particularly rice, jute, and vegetables, and is situated at the confluence of several major rivers, including the Jamuna, Teesta, and Brahmaputra.

Economy: 

Agriculture 65.08%, non-agricultural labourer 2.48%, industry 0.77%, commerce 11.85%, transport and communication 4.22%, service 5.37%, construction 1.19%, religious service 0.19%, rent and remittance 0.22% and others 8.63%.

Folk Culture:

Palli Geeti, Bhawaya, Jarigan, Sarigan, Chharagan and various folk songs on the occasion of marriage ceremony are notable. Besides, the indigenous communities display various songs and dances on the occasions of marriage ceremony, child birth, mourning, etc.

Places Must Visit:

Rajbirat Prasad, built in (743-800 A.D) by Samtat Deb; Naldanga Zamidar Bari, Bamondanga Zamidar Bari, built in 1252 A.D; Bardhan Kuthi, built in 16th century by Rampal; Shah Sultan Gazi's Mosque, built in 1308 A.D by Sayed Wajed Ali; Vardhan Kuthi in Gobindaganj upazila (17th century), house of Naldanga Zamindar, house of Bamandanga Zamindar (1259), Kashtha Kali Mandir at Bharatkhali.