HistoryPanam Nagar (Sonargaon)
4.5Narayanganj · Dhaka
A dilapidated 19th-century merchant town that was once the Sultanate's capital. One of the most atmospheric heritage sites near Dhaka.
About
Housed in Sardar Bari in Sonargaon, a museum of Bengali folk arts and crafts.
Narayanganj is in Dhaka Division. Best time to visit: Nov–Mar.
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Things to do
- Join a local celebration if one is on
- Browse handicrafts directly from artisans
- Chat with residents about the area's stories
Photos
Photo: Nasir Khan Saikat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Map
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Food nearby
Sonargaon Mishti
সোনারগাঁওয়ের মিষ্টি
Traditional sweets sold around the old Sonargaon region.
Fried Hilsa (Ilish Bhaja)
ইলিশ ভাজা
Thick hilsa steaks fried in mustard oil until crisp outside and rich within.
Shorshe Bata Maach
সরষে বাটা মাছ
River fish in a sharp ground-mustard gravy.