Geography: 

Naogaon District is a district in northern Bangladesh, part of the Rajshahi Division. It is named after its headquarters, the city of Naogaon in Naogaon Sadar Upazila. It is bounded by West Bengal state of India on the north, Natore and Rajshahi districts on the south, Joypurhat, Bogra and Natore districts on the east, Chapainawabganj district on the west.

Economy: 

Agriculture 74.29%, non-agricultural labourer 2.45%, industry 1.03%, commerce 9.89%, transport and communication 2.74%, service 4.05%, construction 0.70%, religious service 0.12%, rent and remittance 0.21% and others 4.52%.

Folk Culture:

Palligeeti, Murshidi, Bhatiali and Meyeli geet (songs sung by women).

Folk festivals: Bangla Nababarsha or Pahela Baishakh (Bangla New Year’s Day), Charakpuja, Nabanna, Halkhata, Berabashan.

Folk games: Ha-du-du, Boat Race, Dariabandha, Lathi Khela (stick game).

Places Must Visit:

Paharpur Buddhist Vihar/Somapura Mahavihar, Kusumba Mosque, Halud Vihar (Badalgachhi), Jagaddal Vihar, Alta Dighi (Mahadebpur), Dibor Dighi (Patnitala), Mahadebpur Rajbari (Mahadebpur), Kashimpur Rajbari and Balihar Rajbari (Naogaon Sadar), Paikbanda Shalban (Atrai and Patnitala upazilas), Patisar, Dubalhati.