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Bangladesh


This is Mongla's only freshwater supply.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Bangladesh attractions

1. St Paul’s Catholic Church

0.63 MILES

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…

2. Nine-Domed Mosque

15.98 MILES

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…

3. Zinda Pir Mosque

16.13 MILES

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…

4. Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali

16.3 MILES

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…

5. Singar Mosque

16.34 MILES

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…

6. Bibi Begni’s Mosque

16.4 MILES

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…

7. Shait Gumbad Mosque

16.47 MILES

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…

8. Bagerhat Museum

16.48 MILES

This small, neatly arranged museum, located within the grounds of the Shait Gumbad Mosque (admission is covered by the mosque entrance fee), contains…