Dinajpur is a city located in the Rangpur Division of Bangladesh. It serves as the district headquarters for the Dinajpur district and was founded in 1786. The city is situated approximately 413 km north-west of the national capital, Dhaka.
The city is bounded by Suihari, Katapara, Bangi Bechapara, Pulhat, and Koshba to the north; Shekpura to the east; and the river Punarbhaba to the west. With a population of about 213,000 people, Dinajpur ranks as the 21st largest city in Bangladesh.