Places to see
- 1Lauchapra picnic spot (Bakshiganj)
- 2Gandhi Ashram (Melandaha)
- 3Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jamal
- 4Dayamayee Temple
- 5Jamuna Fertilizer Factory area
Where to stay
- 1Zila Parishad Dak Bungalow at Lauchapra
- 2Hotels in town
What to eat
- 1River fish
- 2Nakshi pitha
Culture
Famous nationwide for nakshi kantha and hand embroidery; Garo communities live along the border.
History
Named after the Sufi saint Shah Jamal.
How to get there
4–5 hours from Dhaka by bus or train.