Bogra is a city in Rajshahi Division officially known as Bogura, one that had seen significant developments during President Zia's reign. The city is a good base for several day trips, including Paharpur and Mahastan, as well as a welcoming smaller city in which to wander and enjoy local food and shopping.
It is approximately 5 hours from Dhaka. Comfortable luxury coaches offer tickets for approximately 1100 taka.
A privet aviation company named BCL Aviation Limited provides helicopter service for Dhaka-Bogura-Dhaka movement. One way fare is BDT 85,000. They also provides Dhaka-Bogura (up and down) scheduled service on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, per person the rate is BDT 10,625. For details, visit the website the Company.
Shila Davir Ghat, Vasu Bihar, Mahi Saoar Grave and many other sites.
New market, 100 m north of Shatmatha, in front of Akboria is the place to find anything, really anything, from tailormade clothes to electric devices.
There is another market along with the railway, still on north of Shatmatta.
There is a decent market for electronic devices and copies, that is the building just northwest of shatmatha.
Akboria restaurant, 100 m north of Shatmatha. Good good, biryani and poretas, for a local price (~50 to 100BDT).
Shyamoli, just in front, is smaller but with the same good level of service.
Red chillies is 200 m south of Shatmatha, good food, higher grade restaurant (250-500 BDT per meal) as well as a guest house (1500BDT/night).
Fat Belly offers cheap Chinese/fusion meals in a comfortable environment off the street. Follow the sign up the alley and then left up the stairs. The owner will be keen to chat with any English-speakers.
Alcohol is available in a few locations in Bogura. The following hotels have bars: Naz Garden Hotel, Hotel Momo Inn, Parjatan Motel Bogura. Prices are higher than you might expect.
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