The Intro

One day, out of the blue, my YouTuber friend Rahat, known as "The Outsider," knocked on my door, brimming with excitement. He exclaimed, "Let's embark on an incredible adventure together!" For motorcycle enthusiasts like us, an exciting journey meant one thing – a grand motorcycle ride. So, I shared my idea of undertaking a monumental adventure: a motorcycle ride through all 64 districts of Bangladesh on my trusty Pulsar NS160. To my astonishment, Rahat revealed that he had been harboring a similar dream, and just like that, our epic plan was born.

The first hurdle we faced was charting the perfect route. Our journey was unique; we wanted to explore not only the natural beauty of our country but also its rich history and diverse culinary offerings. Thankfully, our close friend Shanto, who had undertaken a similar 64-district ride before, lent us a helping hand. It took us a grueling 12 hours to craft the entire route, meticulously selecting the places to visit in each district, planning our overnight stays, calculating daily riding distances, budgeting our expenses, and estimating the total duration of our adventure.

Day 01

Dhaka – Manikganj – Gazipur – Narshingdi – Kishoreganj

On January 21, 2021, the day of our grand journey had arrived. We kick-started our ride from Curzon Hall, located within Dhaka University. As a Dhaka University student, I felt it was only fitting to commence our adventure from this iconic campus. Some of our closest friends, Hammadur, Mizu, and Arif, joined us to wish us good luck.

Our ride began at 11 am, and the cold winter air challenged us throughout the day. Along the way, we explored some remarkable places: Curzon Hall in Dhaka, Baliati Jamidar Bari in Manik Ganj, Nuhash Polli in Gazipur, and the picturesque Chor Shundor Bridge in Narshingdi.

Day 02

Kishoreganj – Brahmanbaria – Habiganj – Moulovibazar

Our journey continued as we rode through Kishoreganj, Brahmanbaria, Habiganj, and finally arrived in Moulovibazar. Notable places we visited included Pagla Mosque, Bongobondhu Square, and Teliapara.

Day 03

Moulovibazar – Sylhet – Sunamganj

The next leg of our adventure took us to the stunning Sylhet region, where we explored the Lawachara National Park, Bholaganj, and Hason Rajar Bari.

Day 04

Sunamganj – Netrokona – Mymensingh

This day proved to be one of the most challenging as we traveled from Sunamganj to Netrokona, encountering endless stretches without roads and multiple river crossings. Despite not being able to explore Durgapur as planned, we experienced the rural heart of Bangladesh.

Day 05

Mymensingh – Sherpur – Jamalpur

Our journey continued through Mymensingh, Sherpur, and Jamalpur. Notable sites included the Mymensingh Agriculture University and Gojni.

Day 06

Jamalpur – Tangail – Shirajganj

We explored Tangail, where we sampled the delicious local food known as "Milli." In Shirajganj, we visited Hazrat Shahjamal R. Mazar and the impressive 201 Dome Mosque.

Day 07

Shirajganj – Bogra – Gaibandha

Chaina Badh, Kherua Mosque, Mahasthangarh, and Powro Park were the highlights of our day as we journeyed through Bogra and Gaibandha.

Day 08

Gaibandha – Kurigram – Lalmonirhat – Rangpur – Nilphamari

Our ride took us through picturesque locations like the Tista Bridge, Topa Mari Mosque, Abandoned Runway, and Carmichael College.

Day 09

Nilphamari – Panchagarh

Exploring Chini Mosque and Banglabandha Zero Point, we continued our adventure through Nilphamari and Panchagarh.

Day 10

Panchagarh – Thakurgaon – Dinajpur – Joypurhat

Our journey introduced us to the 200-year-old mango tree, Kantajew Temple, Boro Math, and the Hili Border.

Day 11

Joypurhat – Naogaon – Chapainawabganj – Rajshahi

As we rode through Naogaon, Chapainawabganj, and Rajshahi, we explored attractions like the Old Sugar Mill, Paharpur, Kushumba Mosque, and savored the famous Kalai Ruti of Chapai.

Day 12

Rajshahi – Natore – Pabna

In Rajshahi, we visited Rajshahi College and Rajshahi University, indulged in Kala Bhuna and Kacha Golla, and continued our journey to Pabna.

Day 13

Pabna – Kustia – Chuadanga – Meherpur

Our adventure led us to Pabna Mental Hospital, Hardinge Bridge, Lalon Bridge, Lalon Mazar, and Police Park.

Day 14

Meherpur – Jhenaidah – Magura – Rajbari – Faridpur

Mujib Nagar, Miar Dalan, and Moth were the highlights as we journeyed through Meherpur, Jhenaidah, Magura, Rajbari, and Faridpur.

Day 15

Faridpur – Narail – Jessore

Exploring Dholar Mor and SM Sultan’s Memorial, we delved into Jessore, where we also visited the Benapole Border, Godkhali, and Jessore Collectorate Building.

Day 16

Jessore – Satkhira – Khulna – Gopalganj – Bagerhat

We explored Lake Par, Rupsha Bridge, and the birthplace of Bongobondhu. The day was flavored with Shondesh and Chuijhal.

Day 17

Bagerhat – Perojpur – Jhalokati – Barguna

We visited Khan Jahan Ali Mazar, the Sixty Dome Mosque, and Kawkhali Mini Park as we continued our journey through Bagerhat, Perojpur, Jhalokati, and Barguna.

Day 18

Barguna – Patuakhali

Our day included a visit to the Boat Museum and Kuakata Sea Beach as we traveled through Barguna and Patuakhali.

Day 19

Patuakhali – Bhola – Barishal – Madaripur – Shariatpur

We explored Fatema Khanom Jame Mosque, Barishal University, and Lake View while traveling through Patuakhali, Bhola, Barishal, Madaripur, and Shariatpur.

Day 20

Shariatpur – Munshiganj

This day involved a lot of ferry rides, and we were pleasantly surprised by the visit of some friends. After spending 19 days away from Dhaka, we began to miss our family and friends, making their visit a heartwarming boost.

Day 21

Munshiganj – N. Ganj – Comilla – Chandpur

We explored Idrakpur Kella, Panam City, and Rani Banglow while journeying through Munshiganj, N. Ganj, Comilla, and Chandpur.

Day 22

Chandpur – Lakshmipur – Noakhali – Feni

The confluence of the three rivers Padma, Meghna, and Dakatia, Jiner Moshjid, Dalalbazar Rajbari, and Maijdee were among the places we explored in Chandpur, Lakshmipur, Noakhali, and Feni.

Day 23

Feni – Khagrachari – Rangamati

We ventured to the Muhuri Project and Alu Tila Cave in Feni before continuing to Khagrachari and Rangamati.

Day 24

Rangamati – Chittagong

In Chittagong, we had a leisurely ride, exploring CRB Hills, Potenga Sea Beach, Naval installations, and savoring the famous Chittagong-style beef dish known as "Mezban."

Day 25

Chittagong – Bandarban – Cox’s Bazar

Our joy knew no bounds as we entered the 64th district, Cox's Bazar, marking the culmination of our epic journey. We couldn't have been happier.

The Wrap

Our epic journey had reached its conclusion. On the 27th day of our tour, we returned home, having completed the first major ride of my life. This adventure transformed me, making me more confident and giving me a profound understanding of my country. I had seen things from a different perspective, and the memories of our 64-district ride would stay with me forever.

The total cost of this incredible journey amounted to BDT 70,000.