used by the local commuters and traders. The annual Bishwa Ijtema is also held in Tongi beside the banks of Turag River. Thana There are two thanas in Tongi – Tongi East and Tongi West Thana. Transport The newly constructed Tongi Diversion Road forms another important artery of the road network leading to Dhaka. The Narayanganj–Dhaka–Mymensingh State railway was opened in 1885–86. Tongi has a break of gauge junction station in the same name where the new cross country line across the Jamuna Bridge from the western section joins the eastern section. Tongi is situated on the bank of the river Turag, transport boats and cargo boats are also available here. Education Educational institutions in this area include: Shilmon Abdul Hakim Master High School Noyagaon M A Majid Miah High School (NMAMMHS) Shaheed Smrity High School Tongi Government College Mozida Government High School Safiuddin Sarker Academy and College Siraj Uddin Sarker Vidya-niketon & College Tongi Pilot School & Girls' College Shahajuddin Sarker Model School & College Tamirul Millat Kamil Madrasah (Tongi Branch) Ashraf Textiles High School Medical colleges and hospitals Shaheed Ahsan Ullah Master General Hospital Tairunnessa Memorial Medical College & Hospital - 375 bedded hospital International Medical College & Hospital - 500 bedded hospital References External links Gazipur District Commissioner's Official Website UNESCAP Publication on the Geographical Engineering possibilities of the Dhaka-Tongi area report on enhancing economic zones including the Tongi BSCIC zone by International Finance Corporation Suburbs of Dhaka Neighbourhoods in Gazipur Gazipur Sadar Upazila