Geography: 

Rangpur District is a district in Northern Bangladesh. It is a part of the Rangpur Division. Rangpur is bordered on the north by Nilphamari District, on the south by Gaibandha District, on the east by Kurigram, and on the west by Dinajpur district. Rangpur town is the divisional headquarter.

Economy: 

Agriculture 62.99%, non-agricultural labourer 4.66%, industry 1.11%, commerce 13.28%, transport and communication 3.90%, service 6.32%, construction 1.18%, religious service 0.20%, rent and remittance 0.20% and others 6.16%.

Folk Culture:

The prevalent folk culture of the district include Palagan, Yogir Gan, Chhokra Nachani Gan, songs imitating marriage of trees, songs imitating marriage of frogs, Goalir Gan (songs of milk maid), Hudumar Geet, Punthi path (recitation from the Puthi), songs of Lalon, Bhawaiya, Bhatiali, songs of Hasan Raja, songs of Abbasuddin, Murshidi, Marfati, Dehatattva, Harishava in the temple, rhymes, folk tale, proverbs, etc.

Places Must Visit:

Tajhat Zamindar Bari, Town Hall, Pirgachha Zamindar Bari, Phanibhusan Majumdar Zamindar Bari, Paira Chattar, Three Domed Keramatia Mosque, Tri-bigraha Mandir, Vinna Jagat Amusement Park, Dargah of Shah Ismail Gazi (R), Begum Rokeya Memorial Centre.