Geography: 

Jamalpur is a district in Bangladesh, part of the Mymensingh Division. It was established in 1978. Jamalpur shares an international border with the Indian state of Meghalaya in the Northeast. It is surrounded by Kurigram and Sherpur districts in the North, Tangail district in the South, Mymensingh and Sherpur districts in the East, Jamuna River, Bogra, Sirajganj and Gaibandha districts in the West. The main town is situated on the bank of the river Brahmaputra.

Economy:

Jamalpur is a market center for local rice, sugarcane, jute, tobacco and mustard. The town's main exports are jute, tobacco, mustard seed, peanut, leather, egg, pulse, betel leaf, and handicrafts. Making nakshi kantha (embroidered quilts) is a traditional occupation. An economic zone is established in Jamalpur by BEPZA. 

Folk Culture:

Folk music is popular in the district. Popular songs include "Gunaibibir Gan", "Jari Gan of Khairun", "Palagan of Rupvan", "Panchali", "Ghetu Gan" and "Meyeli geet" (songs sung by women on the occasion of marriage and Gaye Holud festivals). 

Must Visit Places:

Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jamal (R), Jamuna Fertilizer Company, Gandhi Ashram and Fredom Struggle Museum, Dighi of the Zamindar at Fulkocha and Mahiramkul, Neelkuthi at village Tartapara, Narapara Fort, Radhanath Jeu Mandir, Sholakuri Hill, Ranipukur Dighi, Harish Chandra Dighi, Kuthibari of Pradyut Thakur, Garo hills.