Dinajpur
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Dinajpur, city in
northern Bangladesh, located in northwestern Rajshahi Division, 140 km (90 mi)
north of the city of Rajshahi. Dinajpur’s industries include jute and rice
processing and thermoelectric power production. Dinajpur’s airport serves a
large part of northern Bangladesh. A road and railway network connects the city
with the rest of the country. There are eight colleges in Dinajpur. Historic
attractions include Pala dynasty ruins from the 9th century and the ruins of
Dinajpur Rajbari, a grand palace on the northeastern outskirts of the city. The
Krishna Temple inside the palace is a magnificent example of Bengali
architecture. Several forts remain in Dinajpur from the 16th to 18th centuries,
when the Indian Mughal Empire controlled present day Bangladesh. The Kantanagar
Temple (1752) is among the most ornate in Bangladesh and is situated just
outside Dinajpur. Population (1991) 138,373.
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