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The young boy saved the baby deer from drowning

Kantanagar Temple

Set amidst gorgeous countryside, the vault-roofed rouge sandcastle of Kantanagar Temple, also known locally as Kantaji, is a stunning piece of religious artwork, and one of the most impressive Hindu monuments in Bangladesh …

Somapuri Vihara
The hulking 20m-high remains of a 1300-year-old red-brick stupa form the central attraction of the vast monastery complex at Somapuri Vihara. Shaped like a quadrangle covering 11 hectares, the complex has monastic c…
Shait Gumbad Mosque
Built in 1459 (the same year Khan Jahan Ali died), the famous Shait Gumbad Mosque is the largest and most magnificent traditional mosque in the country. Shait Gumbad means ‘the Temple with 60 Domes’ – a misnomer con…
Varendra Research Museum

This gem of a museum is tucked away in an unassuming building on a quiet street, but can easily take up half a day of your time. Founded in 1910 with the support of the maharaja of Dighapatia, it is managed by Rajsh…
Natore Rajbari

One of the oldest rajbaris in Bangladesh (dating from the early 1700s), the magnificent but dilapidated Natore Rajbari was once the nerve-centre of undivided Bengal's second-biggest zamindari (land revenue estate), …
Lowacherra National Park
This wonderful patch of tropical semi-evergreen forest, around 8km east of Srimangal, provides some lovely forest walks and also your best chance of seeing the endangered hoolock gibbons in the wild. These are the o…
Tajhat Palace

The flamboyant and delightfully maintained Tajhat Palace is arguably one of the finest rajbaris in Bangladesh. The palace was constructed in the 19th century by Manna Lal Ray, a Hindu trader who was forced to emigra…
Khania Dighi Mosque

About 750m beyond the turn-off for Darasbari Mosque, turn right at the bus stand and keep walking for around 250m until you see a sign directing you off to the right to this gorgeous single-domed mosque. Also known …
Shrine of Lalon Shah

For both foreigners as well as Bangladeshi tourists, the white onion-domed shrine of musician and poet Lalon Shah is the main reason for visiting Kushtia. Lalon Shah is one of the most famous mystic personalities in…
Bashor Ghar
Possibly the grandest of Mahasthangarh's historic sites, this lofty and multi-tiered red-brick pavilion dates back to around the 7th century, although it was excavated only about 80 years ago. Local legend describes…

Ram Sagar

Commissioned in 1750 by Raja Ramnath, a local landlord, this placid and expansive reservoir is nearly a kilometre long and sits at the heart of the Ramsagar National Park, a beautiful patch of forest on the outskirt…
Shiva Temple

Built in 1823, the towering Shiva Temple sits at the entrance to Puthia village, overlooking a pond. It’s an excellent example of the pancha-ratna (five-spire) Hindu style common in northern India. Unfortunately, ma…
Chhoto Sona Masjid

Built between 1493 and 1526, the well-preserved ‘Small Golden Mosque’ is oddly named, given that it’s actually jet black with just patches of terracotta brickwork. It’s a fine specimen of pre-Mughal architecture, th…
Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali

A place of active worship, Khan Jahan Ali's Tomb is the only monument in Bagerhat that still retains its original cupolas (domed ceilings). The cenotaph at the entrance is covered with tiles of various colours and i…
Govinda Temple

Arguably the most startling monument in Puthia village is the Govinda Temple, located inside the palace, on the left-hand side of the inner courtyard. Erected between 1823 and 1895 by one of the maharanis of the Put…
Madhu Kunj

This well-kept building and garden complex was the family home of revered 19th-century Bengali poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt (1824–73), who is known to have introduced blank verse to Bengali poetry and is credited wi…
Kuthibari

Kuthibari is the former residence of Bengal’s most famous poet, Rabindranath Tagore. It was built in the mid-19th century and Tagore lived here for over 10 years from 1880, composing some of his immortal poems, song…
Rabindranath Memorial Museum

A picture of poise and prettiness, this recently restored building belonged to the in-laws of Bengali poet and Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. It's said that Tagore visited the house only on the day of his weddi…
Chachra Shiv Mandir
About 3km down the road to Khulna, this quaint and delightful 18th-century temple is certainly worth an excursion out of Jessore's urban mess. Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the temple is built in the Bengal styl…
National Museum
The excellent National Museum, sprawling over several floors, begins with the geological formation of Bangladesh, whisks you through a rundown of the nation’s flora and fauna, saunters through a Buddhist and Hindu p…
Tribal Bazar
Bandarban has a small street market most days, but the place really throngs on Sunday and Wednesday when traders come in from across the district to buy and sell produce. Trading is conducted in Marma rather than Be…
Ronvijoypur Mosque

Located on the street that leads directly north from the turn-off to Thakur Dighi, this splendidly chunky 15th-century mosque is singularly impressive. It contains the largest mosque dome in Bangladesh, spanning 11m…

Finlays Tea Estate

The sprawling Finlays Tea Estate, just on the edge of Srimangal, is easily accessible, and you can step into the bushes and interact with tea pickers once you have taken prior permission from the estate office by th…
Zareen Tea Estate

Zareen Tea Estate is home to the renowned Ispahani tea that is loved and consumed in copious quantities across Bangladesh. The glistening plantations lie about 1.5km beyond Radhanagar village, past some beautiful fa…
Zia Memorial Museum

This museum is rather unexpectedly housed in a mock-Tudor mansion. Among its much-revered collection is the microphone and transmitter with which President Zia proclaimed the country’s independence in 1971.
Kaptai Lake

Dotted with islands, Kaptai is Bangladesh's largest artificial lake, created in 1960 for a hydroelectric project. It's a beautiful spot, and very popular with Bengali sightseers, but because of permit restrictions, …
Citadel

Running along the left of the road as you walk from Mahasthangarh town towards the museum, the Citadel – or what’s left of it – forms a rough rectangle covering more than 2 sq km. It was once surrounded on three sid…
Lalbagh Fort

The half-completed Lalbagh Fort and its well-tended gardens are an excuse to escape Old Dhaka’s hustle and bustle for an hour or so. The fort is particularly atmospheric in the early morning light. Construction bega…

China Clay Hills

The cool turquoise waters beside the China Clay Hills (really little more than low mounds) make for an extremely photogenic spot, and a lovely place for a tree-shaded picnic, though the main reason to venture this f…
Muktagacha Rajbari

Spread over 10 acres, the rajbari here is a special estate, even in disrepair. The main structure is bedecked with Corinthian columns, high parapets and floral scrolls in plaster, while the grounds encompass several…
St Paul’s Catholic Church

St Paul’s Catholic Church
Church in Mongla
LOCATION
Mongla, Bangladesh
Location of St Paul’s Catholic Church on map© Mapbox© OpenStreetMap contributors
Built only in 1992, St Paul’s is an unusual piece of architecture: a Catholic church disguised as a mosque, with touches of Buddhist artwork. Embroidered wall hangings depict a Bangladeshi Christ and there are some bold (but plain) stained-glass windows. You’ll notice statues of Christian saints, but also depictions of the Buddhist lotus-flower symbol as well as the crescent of Islam. The church forms part of St Paul’s School, which was founded by Italian missionaries in 1954.

You can purchase beautiful embroideries from the attached sewing centre (open 9am to noon and 2pm to 4pm, closed Sunday). The church is about 1.5km from the town centre. From the main ferry ghat, take the principal thoroughfare heading south out of town, and simply ask for St Paul's School along the way. The church has a separate entrance from the school around the block; take the narrow lane running by the pond. The resident gardener has the keys, and will often take time out to show you around.

Painam Nagar

Constructed almost entirely between 1895 and 1905 on a small segment of the ancient capital city, the tiny settlement of Painam Nagar consists of a single street, lined with around 50 (now dilapidated) mansions buil…
Satchari National Park

About 60km southwest of Srimangal, this out-of-the-way sanctuary is overseen by the Nishorgo Network and has a similar set-up to Lowacherra National Park with walking trails, but is much less visited. A superb slab …
Teknaf Wildlife Sanctuary

This rarely visited wildlife reserve is home to some of the country’s few remaining wild elephants. Your chances of seeing one of them are slim (the best chance is in the evening), but hiking into the hilly forest i…
Chakma Islands

This whole area is a Chakma stronghold, but two islands in particular are interesting to visit. Rajbari (which means palace) is where the Chakma king has his rather unimpressive, recently rebuilt palace. You can’t e…
Liberation War Museum

Housed in a beautiful whitewashed colonial-era building, this small museum chronicles the 1971 War of Independence, one of the 20th century’s more deadly wars. Though it might not make for happy holidays, this museu…
Ahsan Manzil

Dating from 1872, the must-see Pink Palace was built on the site of an old French factory by Nawab Abdul Ghani, the city’s wealthiest zamindar (landowner). Some 16 years after the palace’s construction, it was damag…
Sadarbari

Built in 1901, this stunning rajbari (Raj-era mansion) is an appropriate building for a folk-art museum, and was undergoing a massive renovation at the time of research. When finished it will be full of handicrafts …
National Assembly Building

In 1963 the Pakistanis commissioned Louis Kahn, a world-renowned American architect, to design a regional capitol for East Pakistan. Due to the liberation movement and ensuing war, the National Assembly Building was…
Riverbank Parks

The thin stretch of parkland on the waterfront at the western edge of town makes up one of the most enjoyable public spaces in this part of Bangladesh. Late every afternoon, locals take full advantage by decamping d…
Carmichael College
This splendid heritage structure dating from 1916 is one of Bangladesh's largest colleges in terms of area and enrolment. Its architectural grandeur derives from a splendid fusion of classical British and Mughal arc…
Sadarghat

As in Dhaka, the city’s oldest area is the waterfront part called Sadarghat, and as in Dhaka, it’s a cacophony of sensual assaults. The early arrival of the Portuguese is evinced by the proximity of the Paterghatta …
Mohammed Ali Palace Museum & Park
This museum is housed inside one of only a handful of furnished rajbaris in Bangladesh. This one is the former home of a line of influential nawabs, which included former foreign minister Mohammed Ali Bogra. The mos…
Beach

The main reason to come to Cox’s Bazar is for the beach. It’s a very long, very exposed stretch of sand, rather than a picturesque tropical-island type of affair. It's fun for a quick paddle, though, and there are s…
Dhamrai Metal Crafts Workshop
The most accessible of three workshops in the village that have revived the ancient lost-wax technique of making brass and bronze statues. The owner, Sukanta Banik, speaks excellent English and is more than happy to…
Mahasthangarh Museum
This small but well-maintained museum has a lively set of objects discovered in the antique-rich surroundings, and is a good place to familiarise yourself with local history. The highlights are the statues of Hindu …
Paharpur Museum

The small but well-kept museum gives a good idea of the range of cultures that have used this site. Stucco Buddha heads unearthed here are similar to the Gandhara style of Indo-Hellenic sculpture from what is now no…
Perched on a hilltop about three kilometres north of town in Bala Gata village is the large glowing Dhatu Jadi, also known as the Golden Temple (Shorna Mondir) because of its beautiful golden stupa, one of the most …
Mazhar of Shah Sultan Balkhi
In the heart of Mahasthangarh town, near the bus stop, is the mausoleum of Shah Sultan Balkhi, a 14th-century Afghan warrior who – according to legend – came and defeated the Hindu king Parshuram and ruled the regio…
Bagerhat Museum
This small, neatly arranged museum, located within the grounds of the Shait Gumbad Mosque (admission is covered by the mosque entrance fee), contains relics from the surrounding area. It's a good place to familiaris…
Bangladesh Tea Research Institute

The Bangladesh Tea Research Institute (BTRI) isn’t a commercial estate, but rather the scientific headquarters of Bangladeshi tea production. New strains of tea and new growing techniques are tried out here, and the…
Nine-Domed Mosque

On the western bank of Thakur Dighi, a short walk from the mausleum of Khan Jahan Ali, is the recently repaired Nine-Domed Mosque (also called Noy Gombuj Masjid). It's an impressive structure, with eight small domes…
Adinath Temple

This Buddhist and Hindu temple, situated halfway up a holy hill, is the top sight on Maheskali Island. Round the back of the temple you’ll find two tree-shaded holy ponds with great views of mangrove swamps stretchi…

Museum of the Rajas
This minuscule two-room museum located in the heart of Zinda Bazar was the former family home of mystic, poet and songwriter Dewan Hasan Raja Chowdhury (1854–1922), who has now become a Bengali folk-music legend of …
Halud Vihara
About 15km southwest of Somapuri Vihara, in the small village of Dwipganj, is the impressive and underrated Halud Vihara. The central mound, akin to Somapuri, is about 30m wide and 7m high but is badly damaged, with…
Botanical Gardens

The shady, tranquil botanical gardens, stretch over 40 hectares and contain over 1000 species of local and foreign plants, as well as lots of birdlife that flock to its several lakes and ponds (particularly in winte…
Bana Vihara Monastery
Bana Vihara, which can be reached, either via Rajbari Ghat, or via a bridge slightly further west, houses a large Buddhist monastery, constructed by Chakma Buddhist monks in 1972. You can wander the grounds, peek in…
Govinda Bhita Hindu Temple

Opposite the Mahasthangarh Museum, the remains of a 6th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna overlook a picturesque bend in the river. The temple looks like a broken-down step pyramid and is another peacef…
WWII Memorial Cemetery

This sombre cemetery contains the graves of hundreds of soldiers from both Allied and Japanese forces who died on the Burma front. Many are inscribed with simple and powerful epitaphs of loss and love. The cemetery
Saheb Bazar

Saheb Bazar, in the immediate vicinity of the central junction known as Zero Point, is a heady mix of winding alleys and colourful stores, and is also great for aimless wandering. Most of Rajshahi's restaurants and …
Central Bazar
The Central Bazar is a warren of alleyways between the lower ends of Jubilee and Station Rds. It’s almost impossible not to lose your way among the densely packed rows of clothing shops, but it’s a lot of fun trying…
Hanging Bridge

The Hanging Bridge, a low suspension bridge, not far from the Parjatan Holiday Complex, is another popular boat-trip destination.
Salban Vihara

This ruined 170-sq-m monastery has 115 cells for monks, facing a temple in the centre of the courtyard. The royal copper plates of Deva kings and a terracotta seal bearing a royal inscription found here indicate tha…
Bara Katra

This dilapidated Mughal-era structure is one of the oldest buildings in Dhaka, although searching for it among the high-walled, pinched alleyways of this part of the city can be a challenge. Bara Katra, once a palac…
Mainimati Museum
The small Mainimati Museum, adjacent to Salban Vihara, is worth a diversion. The collection includes terracotta plaques, bronze statues, 4th-century silver and gold coins, jewellery, kitchen utensils and votive stup…
Aggameda Khyang

Founded in 1812, the current structure of this monastery – Burmese in style – was built in 1898. The main sanctuary is built around massive timber columns, with polished teak flooring. Hidden among the trees behind …
Goaldi Mosque

Built in 1519, and now virtually hidden behind thick bamboo groves and clusters of mango and jackfruit trees, the graceful, single-domed Goaldi Mosque is the most impressive of the few extant monuments of the origin…
Mymensingh Rajbari

Built between 1905 and 1911, this well-kept former mansion in the city centre is now occupied by an organisation that trains female teachers, but much of the original structure remains. An ornamental marble fountain…
Jagannath Temple

Dedicated to the Hindu Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Vishnu, this temple is a unique sight considering that the deity is only rarely worshipped outside of Odisha in India. A rather understated affair, the mandir…
Bhawal National Park

Located at Rajendrapur, and only one hour north of Dhaka, Bhawal National Park is where city types come to remember what a lungful of fresh country air feels like. While no means an untouched wilderness, its forest …
Old Town Bazaars

The original alleyway-riddled core of the town, located between the train station and the waterfront, is a fascinating place in which to get lost. The lanes are filled with market stalls selling all manner of goods;…
Jor Bangla Temple

Built in the 18th century in the form of two traditional village huts connected by a corridor and standing on a platform, this temple, 2km east of the town centre, is the best remaining example of the jor bangla (tw…
Bandarban Museum
This small museum offers some interesting insights into the traditional cultures of the Hill Tracts. There are displays of tribal dress, jewellery, basketwork and so on. There's not much interpretation to the exhibi…
Maha Thin Daw Gree
Hidden among the trees in Cox's Bazar's Aggameda Khyang monastery complex is Maha Thin Daw Gree, a shrine housing a number of Buddhist effigies – including one (called Cathat Ashun) which is dedicated to Captain Hir…
Tribal Cultural Academy
The only ‘sight’ in Birisiri, this small research museum is worth poking your head into. You may have to ask around to get someone to unlock the doors, but once you’re in you’ll find exhibits displaying the culture …
Baldha Gardens
At the eastern end of Tipu Sultan Rd, and a block south of Hatkhola Rd, the Baldha Gardens are a relaxing corner in busy Dhaka. The two walled enclosures, Cybele and Psyche, were once the private gardens of Narendra…
Botanical Gardens
Three or four kilometres east of town, next to the Agriculture and Fisheries College, are the large and peaceful botanical gardens. Well laid out, although not particularly well maintained, they make a decent place …
St Peter's Church
This tiny church, hidden under shady coconut palms and betel-nut trees, is worth exploring mainly for its serene and leafy atmosphere. Apart from mass on Sundays, when a small number of local Christian residents tur…
Tribal Cultural Institute Museum
This museum has well-thought-out displays on the Adivasis of the Hill Tracts, including costumes, bamboo flutes, coins, silver-and-ivory necklaces and animal traps. There is also a map showing where the different pe…
Divisional Museum
If you’ve got some time to kill before a bus or flight departure, the small collection of archaeological objects garnered from around Bagerhat and on display at this government museum should help you pass half-an-ho…
Ethnological Museum
The interesting Ethnological Museum has displays on Bangladesh’s tribal people. Unfortunately, it isn’t always open when it should be. Some of the exhibits are looking a bit tattered, but it covers all the major tri…
New Market
The cube of chaos that is New Market, on the way to the train station, is most active in the morning. The market has everything from colourful fabrics and home utensils to souvenirs and handicrafts on sale – a photo…
Chakma King's Modern Palace
This modern, and rather unimpressive, palace was recently rebuilt by the Chakma king on the island of Rajbari.
Rickshaw Workshops
Where Chittagong's cycle-rickshaws are born and decorated.
Fish Harbour & Market
Fish market and harbour area of Sadarghat.
Suhrawardi Park
Beginning near the Old High Court and stretching all the way to the National Museum, Suhrawardi Park covers an enormous area. This was once a racecourse, where both the Bangladeshi Declaration of Independence and th…
Osmani Museum
This small, colonial-era house is dedicated to General Osmani, a key figure in the Liberation War. If you're really keen to visit, be warned that there's little inside that generates more interest than an algebra le…
Buddhist Stupas
Small Buddhist stupas on the hill near Cox's Bazar's landmark lighthouse.
Sadarghat
Running calmly through the centre of Old Dhaka, the Buriganga River is the muddy artery of Dhaka and the very lifeblood of both this city and the nation. Exploring it from the deck of a small boat from Sadarghat (sh…

Shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal
This fascinating and atmospheric shrine of the revered 14th-century Sufi saint Shah Jalal is one of Bangladesh's biggest pilgrimage sites. Housing a mosque (masjid) and the main tomb (mazar), the complex is accessed…
Ferry Piers
Particularly atmospheric in the evenings, when dramatically lit and boldly painted launches depart from adjoining ghats, the piers are a wonderful place to soak up the local riverine culture. Overseen by BIWTC (buy …
Ramnagar
The closest Manipuri village to Srimangal is Ramnagar. Local tours will usually include a trip here, but you can also walk here yourself. Of all the ethnic groups of this region, the Manipuri are the most integrated…
Dolubari
The best-known Tripura village near Srimangal is Dolubari. It’s an hour's walk or a Tk 100 CNG ride northeast of town through some gorgeous countryside. You’ll find that villagers are friendly and welcoming, even th…
Shankharia Bazar
Clouds of incense and a bursting paintbox of colours signal a welcome to so-called Hindu Street. Lined on either side with old houses, garlands of lurid orange marigolds, and dark doorways leading to matchbox-sized …
Singar Mosque
Singar Mosque, across the main road from Shait Gumbad, is easy to find, but offers less of an adventure to get to. Despite its modest size, however, it's a very pretty structure, featuring ribbed brick pillars on al…
Dinajpur Rajbari
Mostly in ruins now, the 100-plus-years-old Dinajpur Rajbari still pulls in the crowds not because of its crumbling walls and moss-hewn pillars, but because of the two Hindu temples standing within its grounds. The …
Puthia Palace
This stately, multi-columned, two-storey palace was built in 1895 by Rani Hemanta Kumari Devi in honour of her illustrious mother-in-law, Maharani Sharat Sundari Devi. She was a major benefactor in the Rajshahi regi…
Kean Bridge
The more central of the two bridges spanning the Surma River, Kean Bridge hails from the British era and was repaired after being damaged by Pakistani bombers during the Liberation War. It's no architectural wonder,…
Tahkhana Palace Ruins
About 100m beyond Sona Masjid, turn left down a signposted lane and keep walking for about 250m until you reach this small complex of ruins overlooking a small pond. The principal building is the Tahkhana Palace, bu…
Dhakeswari Temple
Dhakeshwari Temple is the centre of the Hindu faith in Bangladesh. It is dedicated to Dhakeswari, the protector of Dhaka and an incarnation of the goddess Durga. Although modern in construction, there has been a tem…

Kali Temple
Used actively for worship, this interesting architectural folly with red Corinthian pillars is modelled on a Florentine dome (or at least a Bengali vision of an English adaptation of a Florentine dome) and is topped…
Bodo Kuthi
High on the riverbank in Rajshahi, locked away behind gates and walls, Bodo Kuthi is one of the last remaining examples of the indigo kuthis (factories) in this region. Originally built by the Dutch as a silk factor…
Gangamati Mangrove Forest
The Gangamati Mangrove Forest is 7km due east along the Kuakata beach. You can rent motorbikes (Tk 500) to get here. You'll be mostly riding on the sands, so take care not to run over beached marine life; a lot of i…
Darasbari Mosque
About 1km north of Sona Masjid along the main road, turn left down a lane signposted 'Darasbari Mosque'. About 500m along this lane you’ll come to this palace-like mosque built in 1470. It’s no longer an active mosq…
Dhaka University
Dating from 1921, Dhaka University, or just DU, has some fine old buildings. The architectural masterpiece is the red-brick Curzon Hall, a highly impressive example of the European-Mughal style of building erected a…
Shahzadpur Mosque
Just outside Pabna is this splendid 15-dome pre-Mughal mosque, built in 1528 in traditional bangla (pre-Mauryan and Mauryan) style with thick walls and various arched entrances. It's low on adornments (often present…
Curzon Hall
The quasi-Gothic red-brick Curzon Hall, erected in 1905 after the first partition of Bengal is Dhaka University's architectural masterpiece. It's a highly impressive example of the European-Mughal style of building …
Misripara Village
About 9km northwest of Kuakata lies this charming village, where you can see the current generation of Rakhine people going about their life and work. You’ll find a rustic temple housing a 6m Buddha statue. Rent a b…
Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts
Bangladesh's home of fine arts, this gallery was established in 200 by the Bengal Foundation, and holds regular exhibitions of art and photography as well as lectures and other events.
Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection
This small area is known as Armanitola, and is named after the Armenian colony that settled here in the late 17th century. The white- and lemon-painted Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection, dating from 1781, is …

Hussaini Dalan
A block north of the central jail is Hussaini Dalan, looking more like a Hindu rajbari (landowner’s palace) than an Islamic building. It was built in 1642 as the house of the imam of the Shi’ia community. Though the…
Khan Mohammed Mridha’s Mosque
Erected in 1706, this Mughal structure is stylistically similar to Lalbagh Fort. It is built on a raised platform, up a flight of 25 steps. Three squat domes, with pointed minarets at each corner, dominate the recta…
Taras Rajbari
Pabna's main palace, Taras Rajbari is a few hundred metres south of the town centre on the main road and can be viewed from the street through an unusually impressive archway. Dating from the late 19th century, this…
Star Mosque
This unusual mosque, with its striking mosaic decoration, dates from the early 18th century, although it has been radically altered. It was originally built in the typical Mughal style, with four corner towers. Arou…
Chunakhola Mosque
The bulbous Chunakhola Mosque is located behind Shait Gumbad. It is single-domed, much like its neighbour Bibi Begni, and is situated in a lush paddy field that gives it a fairy-tale-like setting. To reach here, fol…
Bibi Begni’s Mosque
Adorned with some interesting motifs, the single-domed Bibi Begni’s Mosque is located behind Shait Gumbad and makes for a lovely walk. To get here, walk anti-clockwise around Ghora Dighi pond. After entering a small…
Zinda Pir Mosque
The somewhat dilapidated Zinda Pir Mosque, which stands about 500m to the west of the Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali, contains a number of small tombs within its overgrown grounds. It's fairly atmospheric, but watch out for…
High Court Building
The imposing facade of the High Court is an exercise in red-brick architectural styles that date back to the British colonial era. The building is set amid a shaded garden, which is open to outsiders. The main build…
Catholic Church
A modest structure located along one of Jessore's main streets, this church is open for prayers and casual visits through the day. The Sunday mass (held in the evenings, considering it's a working day) sees a few do…
Baitul Mukarram Mosque
West of Motijheel on Topkhana Rd, this enormous modern mosque is designed in the style of the holy Ka’aba of Mecca and is a hard-to-miss landmark. The boisterous market in the surrounding streets stretches around mo…
Rajshahi Government College
One of the centre's significant Raj-era buildings, Rajshahi Government College dates back to 1873, when several maharajas donated money to its establishment. It's an elegant two-storey edifice with beautiful semi-ci…
Fuller House
One of a clutch of interesting Raj-era buildings in central Rajshahi, Fuller House is a large two-storey red-brick building built in 1909 that is similar in appearance to the nearby Rajshahi Government College.
Old High Court
The imposing old High Court, once the governor’s residence, is just north of Dhaka University’s main campus. It is the finest example in Dhaka of the European Renaissance style.
Collegiate School
Built in 1836, Collegiate School is one of the town's interesting Raj-era buildings, comprising two single-storey structures east of the college with verandahs along the facades.
Gulshan Central Mosque
Gulshan's main mosque, this is a striking white example of 1960's futurism, with rocket-like minarets and a geometric prayer hall evoking the optimism of the space race era.
Shiva Temple
Mymensingh has a large Hindu minority and there are several notable Hindu shrines in the old town area, of which this Shiva temple by the river is the most easily visited.
Sat Gumbad Mosque
Dating from 1680, Sat Gumbad Mosque is a white-washed onion-dome mosque, and the finest example of the pure Mughal-style mosque in Dhaka.
Faculty of Fine Art
Hosts art exhibitions, housed inside Dhaka University's Institute of Arts and Crafts.
Buddhist Temple
Small local Buddist temple. The hill opposite the temple has a small stupa on top.
Battali Hills Park
Accessible from Tiger Pass Rd, this park gives good views over Chittagong.
Marine Fisheries Academy
This landmark building is home to the Chittagong Marine Fisheries Academy.
St Placid (Old Portuguese Church)
Church in the Paterghatta, the old Portuguese quarter of Chittagong.
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Place of worship for Comilla's small Catholic community.
Nandankanan Buddhist Monastery
This Buddhist monastery serves as a useful landmark.
Chandanpura Mosque
This local mosque is a useful landmark.
Upper Buddhist Temple
Known locally as Upper Buddhist Temple.
Comilla Law College
Comilla Law College, a local landmark.
DRIK
Gallery specialising in photography
Prime Minister's Office
Prime minister's office.
Sitlai Rajbari
East of town, on the banks of the Padma River, Sitlai Palace, dating from 1900, is a grand rajbari that’s fairly well preserved. Today it’s occupied by a drug company, so you can’t see the 30-room interior. The exte…
Chota Katra
This run-down Mughal-era structure dates from 1663, and was a caravanserai for visiting merchants. It was similar in design to nearby Bara Katra, but there’s not much left, save the archways at either end, which now…
Ramna Park
One of Dhaka's largest green areas – a great escape if the traffic is getting too much. The Mughals first set aside the area for recreation; the British later added a racecourse (now the nicest part of the formal ga…
Zia Uddyan
Park near Bangladesh's National Assembly, home to the lakeside mausoleum of Zia Rahman, former prime minister of the country who was assassinated in 1981.
Islamic Mosque
The central mosque of Jessore has a minaret that towers overs the urban congestion below. It's off one of the town's busiest crossings.
Kartalab Khan's Mosque
This historic mosque, founded in the 18th century, makes an architectural nod to the Bengali 'hut' style of temple building.
Islamic Mosque
This mosque has a riverside location, but there's little of interest to see within its plain walls.
Old Red-Brick Water Tower
This colonial-era brick water tower is a noticeable landmark in the old centre of Mymensingh.
St Thomas Church
Small gothic-style church built in 1819, home to the Anglican church in Bangladesh.
East Darga Gate
This main gate leads to the shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal from the east.
Northwest Darga Gate
This gate leads to the shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal from the northwest.
Southwest Darga Gate
This gate leads to the shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal from the southwest.
Mosque
This everyday mosque stands by the river, overlooking Kean Bridge.
CHURCH IN DHAKA
Holy Rosary Church
A Portuguese-inspired church, founded in the 17th century.
MOSQUE IN KHULNA
Mosque
This is the main mosque in the town centre.
MOSQUE IN MYMENSINGH
Boro Mosque
Mosque serving Mymensingh's Boro Bazaar.
LANDMARK IN MONGLA
Water Tower
This is Mongla's only freshwater supply.
MOSQUE IN MYMENSINGH
New Mosque
This local mosque is a useful landmark.
MOSQUE IN RAJSHAHI
Dargapara Mosque
This is one of Rajshahi's main mosques.
MOSQUE IN RAJSHAHI
Main Mosque
This is one of Rajshahi's main mosques.
MOSQUE IN RAJSHAHI
Mosque
This is one of Rajshahi's main mosques.
LIGHTHOUSE IN COX'S BAZAR
Lighthouse
Hilltop local landmark in Cox's Bazar.

Lalbagh Fort Entrance Gate
Lalbagh Fort entrance gate.

Mosque
Comilla's local mosque.

Mosque
A small local mosque.

Rajuk Mosque

Mosque.

MOSQUE IN DHAKA

River Mosque
Mosque.