Chandpur

The hilsa capital

Places

Foods

Experiences

Hidden Gems

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About Chandpur

Where the Padma and Meghna meet, and the heart of Bangladesh's hilsa trade.

Chattogram Division

চাঁদপুর · 23.23°N, 90.65°E

Top Places

Nature

Meghna–Padma Confluence

4.3

Where two great rivers meet, with wide water and big skies.

CultureHidden gem

Chandpur River Port

4.0

A busy river launch terminal.

NatureHidden gem

Dakatia River

3.9

A calm river that meets the Meghna in the district.

Famous Food

৳400–1,0004.8 Chandpur

Chandpur Hilsa

চাঁদপুরের ইলিশ

The fish this district is famed for, best fresh from the river.

৳350–9004.6 Chandpur

Ilish Bhapa (Chandpur)

ইলিশ ভাপা

Hilsa steamed with mustard and chilli.

৳350–9004.6 Chandpur

Ilish Paturi

ইলিশ পাতুরি

Hilsa wrapped in banana leaf with mustard and steamed.

৳350–7004.5 Chandpur

Ilish Pulao (Chandpur)

ইলিশ পোলাও

Aromatic rice with Chandpur hilsa.

৳350–9004.7 Chandpur

Shorshe Ilish (Chandpur)

সরষে ইলিশ

Hilsa in mustard sauce.