Gopalganj

The birthplace and mausoleum complex of Bangladesh's founding president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; built 1998-2001, it includes the tomb, a library, a museum, his ancestral home and a family mosque. Crowds come to pay respects on national days; it is quiet at other times.

A straight man-made canal connecting the Arial Khan river at Tekerhat with the Madhumati at Gopalganj, running directly beside the historic Arpara Munshi Bari; locals also call it the Madaripur Beel Route because many wetlands feed into it. It is known for its tranquil straight stretch of water and riverside village scenery; the source notes native shushuk dolphins occur in its waters.