Bangladesh
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…
Must-see attractions in Bangladesh
Dhaka
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…
Rangamati
The Hanging Bridge, a low suspension bridge, not far from the Parjatan Holiday Complex, is another popular boat-trip destination.
Bangladesh
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…
Dhaka
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…
Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection
Dhaka
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…
Bangladesh
The small Mainimati Museum, adjacent to Salban Vihara, is worth a diversion. The collection includes terracotta plaques, bronze statues, 4th-century…
Cox's Bazar
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…
Bangladesh
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…
Bangladesh
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…
Dhaka
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…
Bangladesh
Dedicated to the Hindu Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Vishnu, this temple is a unique sight considering that the deity is only rarely worshipped…
Bangladesh
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…
Dhaka
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…
Rajshahi & Rangpur
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…
Bangladesh
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…
Rajshahi & Rangpur
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…
Dhaka
This unusual mosque, with its striking mosaic decoration, dates from the early 18th century, although it has been radically altered. It was originally…
Bangladesh
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…
Chittagong Hill Tracts
This small museum offers some interesting insights into the traditional cultures of the Hill Tracts. There are displays of tribal dress, jewellery,…
Bangladesh
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…
Bangladesh
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,…
Cox's Bazar
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 –…
Dhaka
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,…
Bangladesh
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…
Bangladesh
Three or four kilometres east of town, next to the Agriculture and Fisheries College, are the large and peaceful botanical gardens. Well laid out,…
Tribal Cultural Institute Museum
Rangamati
This museum has well-thought-out displays on the Adivasis of the Hill Tracts, including costumes, bamboo flutes, coins, silver-and-ivory necklaces and…
Bangladesh
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…
Bangladesh
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…
Bangladesh
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…
Chittagong
The interesting Ethnological Museum has displays on Bangladesh’s tribal people. Unfortunately, it isn’t always open when it should be. Some of the…
Bangladesh
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…
Dhaka
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…
Rajshahi & Rangpur
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…
Rajshahi & Rangpur
One of the centre's significant Raj-era buildings, Rajshahi Government College dates back to 1873, when several maharajas donated money to its…
Rajshahi & Rangpur
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…
Dhaka
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…
Rajshahi & Rangpur
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…
Dhaka
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…
Bangladesh
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…
