Narayanganj
city · Bangladesh
Overview
Narayanganj is a mid-size town in Bangladesh.
Its population is roughly 224,000.
On the map it sits in Asia, in the northern hemisphere.
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is the closest airport, roughly 28 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Population | 223,622 |
| Timezone | Asia/Dhaka |
| Nearest airport | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 28 km |
| Currency | BDT |
Where Narayanganj is
Narayanganj sits in Bangladesh, in the northern part of Asia.
Dhaka lies about 14 km to the north-west, Tungi lies about 33 km to the north and Kafrul lies about 24 km to the north-west.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), roughly 28 km away.
Alternative gateways include Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA, 81 km); Barisal Airport (BZL, 93 km).
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Before booking: The US State Department currently advise against non-essential travel to Bangladesh. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
Find flights to Narayanganj →arrives DAC (27.7 km away)
Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly subtropical (northern hemisphere): mild winters and hot summers.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Narayanganj is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through DAC.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Dhaka (14 km to the north-west); Tungi (33 km to the north); Kafrul (24 km to the north-west); Bhatara (21 km to the north); Savar (37 km to the north-west).
Good to know
The currency is the BDT (Taka).
The main language spoken is Bengali.
Clocks run on Asia/Dhaka time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Narayanganj
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Getting around Narayanganj
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Narayanganj?
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is the closest airport, about 28 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Narayanganj?
- Late spring and early autumn tend to be the most pleasant.
- What is near Narayanganj?
- Dhaka is one of the closest places, about 14 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Narayanganj in?
- Narayanganj is in Bangladesh.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.