Discovering Narayanganj: You need know to travel

Narayanganj is called the “dandy” of Bangladesh because the largest jute mills are situated there. Narayanganj is a small town, but there are many places to visit or roam. I visited many places in Narayanganj. Now, I am sharing my experiences with you.

Bose Cabin

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More than 100 years old, Bose Cabin is situated in No. 2 Railgate, Chasara, Narayanganj. It is a restaurant and is well-known because many famous Bangladeshi people came here, especially the National Father of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Haque.

Open time:Every day from morning to late night.

Food:Tea, cutlet, and Bengali food items. Tea and cutlet are fantastic. I have tasted them.

 

Sonargaon Museum

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Sonargaon Museum is situated in Mograpara, Narayanganj. This museum was established in 1975.

Boro Sardar Bari is situated in front of the gate. The mansion is well-designed and attractive. Inside the mansion, you can see the dwellings of daily life that were used. There is a pond where you can spend your time. I stayed there for some time.

Opening time: Same as Sonargaon Museum.

Ticket: 100 BDT for locals, 200 BDT for foreigners (if you want to enter here).

In the middle, there is a folk museum, a multi-floored building. Folk and village items are displayed there. Besides the museum, there is a park, boating area, and food stalls. There is a small fabric market where you can buy handloom garments.

Opening time: Every day except Thursday.

Ticket price: 100 BDT for foreigners.

 

Panam City

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This is a ruined city. You can see some buildings that have been reconstructed by the government. I roamed every corner of the city. This place is good for taking photos. Behind the city, there is a small jungle.

 

Goyaldi Mosque

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A few meters away from Panam City, an old mosque with one dome is situated. Locals say that it was made invisibly. No one prays there.

 

Morapara Jamidar Bari

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Morapara Jamidar Bari is situated in Morapara, Vulta, Narayanganj. The front building is used as a degree college. It is a very beautiful building. Beside the main building, there are some ruined buildings that were used as the jamidar’s house. There is a pond and jungle. In front of Jamidar Bari, there is a dighi (big pond). Many boys were swimming when I visited. A tree garden is beside the pond. In front of the pond, there is a big playground where football is being played. There are three temples beside the temple.

 

Sabdi Village

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Sabdi village is situated in Bondar, Narayanganj. This is a beautiful village. This village looks like a picture. The Shitalokha River is flowing beside the village. People are more amused by the sunflower gardens. A wonderful afternoon can be spent here.

 

Kaikartek Hat

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Kaikartek Hat is situated in Kaikartek, Bandar, Narayanganj. The green fields are more charming here. A weekly temporary market is held here on Wednesday. You can buy anything if you go there. Don’t miss out on the cow milk tea.

Sonakanda and Haziganj Fort

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The Mughals built three forts to protect Dhaka city from pirates. Two are in present-day Narayanganj, and the remaining one is in present-day Munshiganj. The forts are now destroyed, but some architecture remains.

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