Panam Nagar
Sonargaon's nearly abandoned 19th-century European-style town
How to go: From Dhaka take a bus to Mograpara then a CNG, taking 1.5-2.5 hours and 100-250 BDT total…
🏛️ Heritage
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Dhaka Division
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Narayanganj
Sonargaon, Panam Nagar and historic forts and mosques
📍 From Dhaka20 km
⏱️ Travel time1–1.5 h (bus)
💰 Daily costBDT 800–2,000 per day
🗺️ Places4
Narayanganj is an industrial city on the Shitalakshya east of Dhaka, while Sonargaon was the medieval capital of Bengal. Panam Nagar's decaying European-style houses, the folk art museum and the Goaldi Mosque draw history lovers. It is an easy day trip from Dhaka.
🚌 How to reach from Dhaka
Buses from Gulistan or Sayedabad reach Narayanganj in 1-2 hours for 30-80 BDT. For Sonargaon, buses via Mograpara take 1.5-2 hours for 60-120 BDT.
🍛 Famous food & products
Ghee sweetsSonargaon sweetshilsaJamdani saree
📍 Places to visit in Narayanganj
Folk Art and Crafts Museum
Sonargaon's folk art museum set in lake-side gardens
How to go: From Panam Nagar it is 10-15 minutes by CNG or on foot. Dhaka to Sonargaon by bus takes 1…
🌲 Park & eco-park🏺 Museum
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Goaldi Mosque
Sonargaon's 15th-century Sultanate-era mosque
How to go: From the Folk Art Museum a CNG takes 10 minutes for 50-100 BDT. From Dhaka it takes 2-3 h…
🏛️ Heritage🕌 Religious site
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Hajiganj Fort
A Mughal river fort on the Shitalakshya bank
How to go: From Narayanganj town a rickshaw or CNG takes 20-30 minutes for 80-150 BDT. Dhaka to Nara…
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Other districts in Dhaka
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⚠️ Fares, costs and hotel details are approximate and change over time. Verify before you travel. Check official advisories before visiting hill areas or islands.