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