HistorySonakanda Fort
4.1Narayanganj · Dhaka
A Mughal-era river fort on the Shitalakshya, built to guard the approach to Dhaka.
About
A Mughal river fort across the Shitalakshya from Sonakanda.
A lesser-known stop that rewards travellers who take the detour. Narayanganj is in Dhaka Division. Best time to visit: Nov–Feb.
PhotographySolo
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: Tufan Mazhar Khan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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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.