Bangladesh
Dhaka is densely populated and lively, which also makes it a challenging city to travel through. Because the country is crisscrossed by rivers and deltas, journeys between cities often involve boat travel, so it's best to allow extra time in your itinerary.
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Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, home to more than 700 mosques scattered across the city. The streets filled with waves of cycle rickshaws are a uniquely local sight.
45 sights 9 guides Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Chittagong
Chittagong is a port city in southeastern Bangladesh, where the Karnaphuli River meets the Bay of Bengal. As the country's second-largest city after Dhaka, it offers temples, cathedrals, and other religious architecture alongside its beaches.
27 sights 9 guides Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)
Sylhet
Sylhet, the fourth-largest city in Bangladesh, lies in the country's northeast amid hills along the Surma River. It thrives as a hub of regional transport and commerce.
5 sights 9 guides Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
Khulna
Khulna is the third-largest city in Bangladesh, located in the southwest, some distance southwest of Dhaka. It is known for its thriving jute and shipbuilding industries.
7 sights 9 guides Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Rajshahi
Rajshahi is a city in northwestern Bangladesh, situated along the Padma River. It's a pleasant place to enjoy riverside scenery along with the Varendra Research Museum and city parks.
3 sights 9 guides Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH)
Top sights in Bangladesh
Temples & religious sites
Baitul Mukarram National Mosque
The national mosque of Bangladesh, located in the heart of Dhaka. Completed in 1968, it can accommodate more than 40,000 worshippers.
Heritage & monuments
Shaheed Minar
Shaheed Minar is a national monument in Dhaka built to honor those who lost their lives in the 1952 Bengali Language Movement protests. It stands as a symbolic site for reflecting on Bangladesh's history of language and identity.
Museums & galleries
Bangladesh National Museum
The Bangladesh National Museum is located in the Shahbagh area of Dhaka. It houses artifacts that showcase the country's culture and history.
Museums & galleries
Ahsan Manzil
This former official palace of a royal family on a riverbank near Dhaka now serves as a museum. It offers a look at the legacy of Bangladesh's royal era.
Temples & religious sites
Dhakeshwari Temple
Dhakeshwari Temple is a Hindu temple in Old Dhaka, designated as Bangladesh's national temple. It holds the unique distinction of being the only state-managed Hindu temple in a Muslim-majority country.
Temples & religious sites
Chawkbazar Shahi Mosque
This mosque stands in the Chawkbazar area of Old Dhaka, Bangladesh. Set among old lanes, it's a good place to soak up the atmosphere of historic Dhaka while exploring.
Temples & religious sites
Binat Bibi Mosque
Binat Bibi Mosque is the oldest surviving mosque in Dhaka, built in 1454. Standing next to Hayat Bepari Bridge in the Narinda area, it pairs well with a stroll through the old town.
Castles & palaces
Bangabhaban
Bangabhaban serves as the official residence and office of the President of Bangladesh, situated along the road leading to Dilkusha Avenue. Surrounded by spacious gardens, it's a pleasant place to explore on a leisurely walk.
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