Kushtia
Bangladesh · Khulna DivisionBD
City and District headquarters of Kushtia District
Kushtia is a city located on the banks of the Gorai River in Bangladesh. It serves as the headquarters of Kushtia District and is considered the cultural capital of Bangladesh. The city is known for its Tiler Khaja, kulfi malai, and the Mausoleum of Lalon Shah. Kushtia is home to numerous medium and heavy industries that play a vital role in the national economy. The area of Kushtia Municipality is 42.79 square kilometres (16.52 sq mi). According to the 2022 Bangladeshi census, the population of Kushtia Municipality is 221,804.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 221,804
- Coordinates
- 23.909, 89.122
- Timezone
- Asia/Dhaka
Overview of Kushtia
Kushtia belongs to Khulna Division, Bangladesh and has the feel of a mid-sized city. Around 221,804 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Its strongest draws are culture, nightlife and nature. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Kushtia
Culture in Kushtia
(6)Our data lists Cathedrals, Churches, Docks, Museums and Religious Sites as culture options here. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kushtia.
Nightlife in Kushtia
(4)For nightlife, expect Events, Festival, Music and Wine Bars. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kushtia's own activity tags.
Nature in Kushtia
(3)Kushtia records Countryside, Rivers and Volcanoes under nature. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kushtia. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Kushtia
(2)On the sports side, Kushtia offers Hunting and Slopes. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Kushtia. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Kushtia
(1)Our data lists Off Road Trails as adventure options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kushtia's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Kushtia
(1)Our data lists Paddleboarding as water sports options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Kushtia's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Kushtia
Museums, food and nightlife keep Kushtia viable all year.
Getting there & around
Kushtia pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Asia/Dhaka on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Kushtia that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kushtia known for?
- Travellers associate Kushtia with culture, nightlife and nature. It sits in Khulna Division, Bangladesh and counts about 221,804 residents.
- What can you do in Kushtia?
- Kushtia is tagged with Cathedrals, Churches, Docks, Museums and Religious Sites, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Kushtia?
- Museums, food and nightlife keep Kushtia viable all year.
- Where is Kushtia located?
- Kushtia belongs to Khulna Division, Bangladesh, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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