HistoryHidden gem
Bajrayogini Village
4.0Munshiganj · Dhaka
The ancient village associated with the Buddhist scholar Atish Dipankar.
About
A 17th-century Mughal river fort in the Dhaleshwari-Meghna network.
A lesser-known stop that rewards travellers who take the detour. Munshiganj is in Dhaka Division. Best time to visit: Nov–Feb.
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Things to do
- Hire a local guide for the backstory
- Visit the on-site museum or information board
- Combine with a nearby heritage site
Photos
Photo: Rayhan9d, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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A Mughal-era river fort on the Shitalakshya, built to guard the approach to Dhaka.
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Bandar Shah Suja Mosque
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A Mughal-era mosque in the old river port of Bandar.
Food nearby
Munshiganj Potatoes
মুন্সীগঞ্জের আলু
Famed for its potatoes, a winter staple.
Rui Fish Jhol
রুই মাছের ঝোল
Carp in a light, everyday gravy with potatoes.
Patishapta
পাটিসাপটা
Thin rice-flour crêpes rolled around coconut and jaggery.