Things to see in Bangladesh

328 places worth seeing in Bangladesh on an illustrated map: Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Shaheed Minar, Bangladesh National Museum, Ahsan Manzil and Dhakeshwari Temple, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

  1. Baitul Mukarram National Mosque The national mosque of Bangladesh. It was built in 1968, and is the 10th largest mosque in the world.
  2. Shaheed Minar A symbol of Bengali nationalism. This monument was built to commemorate the martyrs of the historic language movement of 1952. Thousands of
  3. Bangladesh National Museum Contains a large number of interesting collections, including sculptures and paintings from the Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim periods. Next doo
  4. Ahsan Manzil A British Raj-era building that served as a residence for the Nawab of Dhaka. It lies on the banks of the Buriganga River, and is famous for
  5. Dhakeshwari Temple National Temple of Bangladesh, built in the 12th century, dedicated to the Goddess Durga and God Shiva. It is the seat of Bangladesh's Hindu
  6. Jamuna Bridge This bridge was completed in 1998 and spans the Jamuna River, being the 6th longest bridge in South Asia. The 5 kilometre-long road and rail
  7. Chawkbazar Shahi Mosque A mosque in Old Dhaka that dates from the 17th century, most likely built by the Mughals.
  8. Mahasthangarh Mahasthangarh is the earliest known city in Bangladesh and the ancient capital of Pundravardhana. The museum on the grounds houses a small c
  9. Binat Bibi Mosque It is the oldest surviving mosque in Dhaka, dating back to the Sultanate of Bengal. It was built in 1454 by Bakht Binat in the reign of Sult
  10. Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque A well-preserved historic mosque on Lalbagh Road. It lies on a raised platform with a stairway on the east, an arched gateway and a central
  11. Star Mosque Built in the early 18th century, it has since been redecorated with hundreds of tiles with star patterns. Tourists are welcome to visit outs
  12. Kantajew Temple A late-medieval Hindu temple, one of the most magnificent religious edifices belonging to the 18th century.
  13. Bangabhaban Official residence of the President. This grand palace of the British India era is only visible from the outside.
  14. Bangladesh National Zoo Colourful and attractive collections of different local and foreign species of animals and birds, including the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger.
  15. Armenian Church A small, cosy church built in 1781 by Armenian missionaries. Mass is conducted only a few times throughout the year, usually during Christma
  16. Saat Masjid A mosque built during the 15th century; it is characterised by its seven white domes that peek upwards from the structure.
  17. Kusumba Mosque Located on the bank of the Atrai River, this 16th century mosque was built by an Afghan ruler of Bengal. The building itself is circumscribe
  18. Hussaini Dalan Built during the 17th century by the Mughals as a house for the imam, a religious leader. Its architecture possesses a mix of Mughal and Bri
  19. Choto Sona Mosque One of the most graceful monuments of the Sultanate period is the Chhota Sona Masjid or Small Golden Mosque built by one Wali Muhammad durin
  20. Comilla Jagannath Temple This temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Jagannath and was built by the king of Tripura Ratna Manikya II during the 18th century. It houses
  21. Bagha Mosque A historical mosque situated in Bagha, Rajshahi. There is a picture of this mosque in one side of the Tk 50 note.
  22. Goaldi Mosque A small mosque built by Mullah Hisabar Akbar in 1519 CE. It has been fairly well-maintained by the Government, and tourists are welcome to v
  23. Chatteshwari Temple One of the famous Hindu temples in Bangladesh. According to legend, around 300-350 years ago, Goddess Chatteswari appeared through Arya Rish
  24. Darasbari Mosque The mosque is built by Yusuf Shah in 1479. It is a large mosque which once had 21 domes. The entire roof with the domes has long collapsed.
  25. Gurdwara Nanak Shahi Built in 1830, it is the largest Sikh temple in Bangladesh and commemorates the visit of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, to Bengal in th
  26. Hardinge Bridge 1.1 mile railway bridge named in honor of Lord Hardinge, British viceroy of India. Sustained damage during the Liberation War of Bangladesh
  27. Kartalab Khan Mosque It was built by Murshid Quli Khan, the last Mughal governor and first Nawab of Bengal.
  28. Ramna Kali Temple A thousand-year-old temple, dedicated to the goddess Kali. The temple was vandalized during the Pakistan war of 1971 and later reconstructed
  29. Bangabandhu Memorial Museum Former residence of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. It has been transformed into a museum and contains a rare c
  30. Musa Khan Mosque Located west of Shahidullah Hall at Dhaka University, this historical mosque was built to honour the former ruler of the region. The inscrip
  31. Hum hum waterfall The Hum Hum Waterfall attracts visitors from all over Bangladesh to Razkandi forest.
  32. Kismat Maria Mosque An old mosque in Durgapur Upazila, a short distance from Rajshahi city. It was built around 1500 and is a protected archaeological site list
  33. Pancha Ratna Govinda Temple This is one of the most spectacular terracotta temples of Bangladesh. The temple is located within the Putia Rajbari Complex. The temple con
  34. Liberation War Museum A leading private museum which documents the liberation struggle of Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971, including the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide
  35. National Botanical Garden Covering of land at Mirpur, the Gardens are a haven of peace in the chaos of the city. It is next to the zoo, so both can be visited in one
  36. Patenga One of the most popular beaches in Bangladesh. Located at the mouth of the Karnaphuli River, the port city is about 14 km south of Chittagon
  37. Holy Rosary Church An old Portuguese-influenced church built in 1677. The façade has been repainted into heavy Indian-style colours. A large, new building has
  38. Mausoleum of Three Leaders Eternal resting place of great national leaders, Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Haque, Hossain Shahid Suhrawardy and Khaja Nazimuddin. All the th
  39. Masjid-e-Siraj ud-Daulah After Shaista Khar's army liberated Chittagong from the Magharajads of Arakan in 1666, numerous mosques were built here under his orders. Ma
  40. Kal Bhairab Temple A temple built in the 19th century, dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva. Present next to the temple is a 28-foot tall statue of Shiva, assumed
  41. Ali Amjad's Clock It is known as "the Big Ben of Sylhet", is the oldest clock tower located on the bank of Surma River. The tower was constructed around 1895
  42. Museum of Independence At the spot where Sheikh Mujibur Raman delivered a historic oath of independence speech before the 1971 War, and where the Pakistani army su
  43. Greek Memorial, Dhaka A memorial of the Greeks of Dhaka built somewhere in the early 1900s.
  44. Natore Rajbari Seat of the Rajshahi Raj family of zamindars, it was a significant royal palace built circa 1704-1710. Famous queen Rani Bhabani lived here.
  45. Shahbaz Khan Mosque This mosque and tomb, constructed in 1679 by Haji khwaja Shahbaz, a rich merchant of Dhaka.
  46. St Thomas Church Dhaka Anglican church built in 1821.
  47. Anderkilla Shahi Jame Mosque Andarqilla Shahi Jame Masjid was built after the conquest of Chittagong by the Mughals in 1666, on a small hill about above the plain. The a
  48. Zainul Abedin Museum Contains the collections of the artist Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin (1914–1976), a pioneer of the country's modern art movement.
  49. Cheragi Pahar A historical structure of Chittagong. Cheragi Pahar is a famous place for art-literature-culture practice. Cheragi Pahar is known as the mee
  50. Chittagong Zoo With an area of 6 acres of land, the zoo is about 3 km north-east of the city. Major exhibits are Indian lion, Asian black bear, Indian munt

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