Rangpur

A heritage public college in Rangpur, founded on 10 November 1916 and located about 4 km south of the town's zero point. Its 206-acre campus with old academic buildings, orchards and ponds is described as the biggest college in Bangladesh by area — a calm spot for an urban stroll.

Birthplace of Begum Rokeya (born 1880), pioneer of women's rights and education in South Asia, in Pairaband village, Mithapukur Upazila. A memorial centre here presents exhibits about her life, work and legacy, and hosts observances on Begum Rokeya Day (9 December).

One of the finest zamindar mansions of northern Bangladesh, about 6 km south-east of Rangpur city. The two-storeyed palace, built of red brick, white stone and limestone, now houses an archaeology museum with roughly 2,100 objects including old manuscripts and carvings. It served as a High Court branch from 1984 to 1991 and was declared a protected monument in 1995.

A water park and entertainment centre on the edge of Rangpur city beside the Chikli (Titli) bil, a century-old wetland; a large Ferris wheel, water rides, a speedboat across the bil, a kids zone, a fountain and a floating restaurant make it a popular family day trip. Night lighting gives the park a completely different look after dark.