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Sadarghat River Port

Buriganga's lively hub of launches, boats and ghat life · Dhaka

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🗓️ Best timeEarly morning, late afternoon, winter
⏱️ Time needed1-2 hours
💰 CostFree entry; boat hire extra
👨‍👩‍👧 Family / budget—   💸 ✅

📖 About this place

Sadarghat is Dhaka's main river port, where launches leave for the southern districts. You can take a small boat ride on the Buriganga from the ghat. Early morning and dusk bring colourful launches and bustling scenes that are great for photos. The water is polluted, so enjoy it from a safe distance.

🚌 How to go

From Gulistan a rickshaw or CNG takes 20-30 minutes for 80-150 BDT. A short boat ride costs roughly 200-500 BDT.

🏨 Where to stay

Cheap lodgings nearby cost 800-2,000 BDT.

🍽️ Food

Fried hilsa, tea and roasted peanuts are sold near the ghat.

📍 Nearby attractions

Ahsan Manzil, Lalbagh Fort, Shankhari Bazar

🛡️ Safety tips

Beware of crowds and pickpockets and avoid going alone at night.

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