Kushtia district is known as the literary and cultural capital of Bangladesh. The pilgrimage site of Baul Emperor Lalan, the memory of world poet Rabindranath Tagore is intertwined, the timeless creation of Mir Musharraf Hossain, author of Bishad Sindhu, has enriched the art, literature and culture of Bangladesh.
Among the sightseeing places and historical buildings of Kushtia district are; Shrine of Fakir Lalon Saiji, Kuthibari of Rabindranath, Bastuvita of Mir Musharraf Hossain, Lalon Shah Bridge, Jeur Mandir etc.