Shariatpur
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Shariatpur
শরিয়তপুর | |
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.jpg) Manasa Temple, Shariatpur | |
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  Shariatpur  Shariatpur | |
| Coordinates: 23°13′N 90°21′E / 23.217°N 90.350°E | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Dhaka |
| District | Shariatpur |
| Upazila | Shariatpur Sadar |
| Area | |
• Total | 24.92 km2 (9.62 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 49,535 |
| • Density | 1,988/km2 (5,148/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Postal code | 8000-8002 |
Shariatpur is a town in Dhaka division in south-central Bangladesh. It is the headquarters of Shariatpur District. It is named for Haji Shariatullah, an Islamic revivalist.