Attractions touristiques au Bangladesh

Bangladesh Essentials

Bangladesh’s architectural landscape spans centuries, from the 8th-century Buddhist ruins of Somapura Mahavihara to Louis Kahn’s modernist National Parliament House. This selection features the intricate terracotta artistry of Kantajew Temple and the Indo-Saracenic Ahsan Manzil. Historical significance is found in Sonargaon’s ancient trading roots and the National Monument at Savar. Cultural depth is showcased through the Varendra Research Museum’s archaeological collection and the sprawling artificial expanse of Kaptai Lake, reflecting the country's diverse spiritual and historical evolution.

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Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur

Somapura Mahavihara or Paharpur Buddhist Vihara in Paharpur, Badalgachhi, Naogaon, Bangladesh is among the best known Buddhist viharas or…

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National Parliament of Bangladesh

Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban or National Parliament Building, is the house of the Parliament of Bangladesh, located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar besides…

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Pink Palace

Ahsan Manzil is a palace located in the Kumartoli area of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Bangladesh National Monument

Located in Savar, this concrete monument commemorates those who died in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Its design features seven pairs of triangular walls of varying heights, symbolizing key stages in the nation's history leading to independence.

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Sonargaon

Sonargaon is a historic city in central Bangladesh. It corresponds to the Sonargaon Upazila of Narayanganj District in Dhaka Division.

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Kantajew Temple

Kantanagar Temple, commonly known as Kantaji Temple or Kantajew Temple at Kantanagar, is a late-medieval Hindu temple in Dinajpur,…

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Baitul Mukarram National Mosque

Baitul Mukarram, also spelled as Baytul Mukarrom, is the National Mosque of Bangladesh.

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Kaptai Lake

Kaptai Lake is the largest man made lake in Bangladesh. It is located in the Kaptai Upazila under Rangamati District of Chittagong Division.

Puthia Rajbari

Built in 1895 by Queen Hemanta Kumari Devi, this Indo-Saracenic Revival palace is the centerpiece of the Puthia Temple Complex. It features grand Corinthian columns and sits adjacent to a series of notable 16th-century Hindu temples.

Varendra Research Museum, Rajshahi

Established in 1910, this is the oldest museum in Bangladesh. It houses an extensive collection of archaeological artifacts, including ancient stone sculptures, palm-leaf manuscripts, and terracotta pieces recovered from the Varendra region.