Dhaka
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.
Must-see attractions in Bangladesh
Rangamati
This modern, and rather unimpressive, palace was recently rebuilt by the Chakma king on the island of Rajbari.
Dhaka
Hosts art exhibitions, housed inside Dhaka University's Institute of Arts and Crafts.
Chittagong Hill Tracts
Small local Buddist temple. The hill opposite the temple has a small stupa on top.
Chittagong
Accessible from Tiger Pass Rd, this park gives good views over Chittagong.
Chittagong
This landmark building is home to the Chittagong Marine Fisheries Academy.
St Placid (Old Portuguese Church)
Chittagong
Church in the Paterghatta, the old Portuguese quarter of Chittagong.
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Bangladesh
Place of worship for Comilla's small Catholic community.
Dhaka
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,…
Sylhet
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…
Rajshahi & Rangpur
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…
Dhaka
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…
Dhaka
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…
Dhaka
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.
Bangladesh
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.
Dhaka
This historic mosque, founded in the 18th century, makes an architectural nod to the Bengali 'hut' style of temple building.
Bangladesh
This mosque has a riverside location, but there's little of interest to see within its plain walls.
Bangladesh
This colonial-era brick water tower is a noticeable landmark in the old centre of Mymensingh.
Dhaka
Small gothic-style church built in 1819, home to the Anglican church in Bangladesh.
