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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.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Dhaka
Gateway airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Best season
Nov–Mar
Time zone
Asia/Dhaka
Sights covered
45 places

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Baitul Mukarram National Mosque

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.

Shaheed Minar

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.

Bangladesh National Museum

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.

Ahsan Manzil

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.

Dhakeshwari Temple

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.

Chawkbazar Shahi Mosque

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.

Binat Bibi Mosque

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.

Bangabhaban

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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Average temperature by month

5-year average

18° Jan
20° Feb
26° Mar
29° Apr
29° May
29° Jun
29° Jul
28° Aug
28° Sep
27° Oct
23° Nov
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