Enayetpur


Enayetpur is a town in Sirajganj District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh. Enayetpur lies near the banks of the river Jamuna, about northwest of Dhaka, near the Jamuna Bridge.

Description

Enayetpur is famous for an Islamic saint named Shah Sufi Khwaja Yunus Ali Enayetpuri.
Hand loomed cloth is a specialty of this area. Shaaree or Saris and lungis are the main items produced. Nearby villages include Gopalpur, Rupnai, Khukni, and Gopinathpur.

Hospital

1000-bed superspecialized Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College and Hospital provides western standard health services to sirajganj district as well the western part of Bangladesh.

Focus on astronomy

Enayetpur is the location of Enayetpur High School. The opening ceremonies of the International Year in Astronomy were held at this school in April 2009. Astronomy related events are held annually in Enayetpur.