Mahasthangarh
Bogura · History and heritage
No older city has yet been found in Bangladesh; the history of Mahasthangarh goes back to at least…
November – February
Places to visit in Bogura
Bogura, on the Karatoya river, is known across the country for two things: the ruins of a very old city called Pundranagar and its thick sweet yogurt. People also call it the gateway to northern Bangladesh.
About 5 hours by bus from Dhaka via the Jamuna Bridge; intercity trains take somewhat longer.
Getting there from Dhaka: bus, train, fares
Known for: Bogura doi (sweet yogurt), Khirsa, Mahasthan kotkoti, Red chilli
5 places to see
Gokul Medh (Behula's Bridal Chamber)
Bogura · History and heritage
Popular tradition calls this Behula and Lakhindar's bridal chamber; what you find on arrival is a…
November – February
Vasu Vihara (Bhasu Bihar)
Bogura · History and heritage
Vasu Vihara in Shibganj upazila is known locally as Narapatir Dhap. Excavations uncovered the…
November – February
Kherua Mosque
Bogura · Places of worship
Kherua Mosque in Sherpur upazila is a three-domed brick mosque built in the late 16th century. It…
October – March
Kalitola Ghat, Sariakandi
Bogura · Rivers and haors
From Kalitola Ghat in Sariakandi you look out over the wide Jamuna and its distant sandbar…
October – March
Businesses, home food and products in Bogura district
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