KHULNA

Khulna is the south-west of the country; half of Khulna division is marshland or dense jungle and a heaven for wildlife. Khulna borders the state of Bangla ( West Bengal ) in India . In the north, the Padma ( Ganges ) river separates it from Rajshahi division, while Barisal division from the eastern boundary. export Processing Zone are shipped from the country's second international port at Mongla. In the south of Khulna division are the Sundarbans (“ Beautiful Forest ”), a huge, almost untouched tract of waterlogged jungle. Between Khulna city and Barisal , the monuments and mosques scattered around Bagerhat make another worthwhile excursion.

Shait Gumbudge: Built in 1459, it's numerous little domes and 4 short towers at the corners, is the largest and most magnificent traditional mosque in the country. Shait Gumbudge means the mosque with 60 domes. This single storey fortress- like structure is quite impressive from a distance, inside it is equally fascinating with a single huge sanctuary dominated by 60 slender stone columns. It is a world heritage site.

Khan Jahan Tomb: About 2km. east of Shait Gumbad is Khan Jahan tomb. Great Muslim saint Khan Jahan come to Bengal just after the sack of Delhi (1398) by Timur. Shait Gumbad Mosque one of his notable establishments. Khan Jahan died on 25 October 1459 (27 Zilhajj 863 AH) and was buried in the tomb built by himself. He is revered by people and numerous people visit his tomb.

Sundarbans: Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest of the world. It is situated in the south-west corner of Bangladesh . The Sundarbans is home to some unique examples of subcontinental wildlife. The Royal Bangal Tiger is the pride of BangladeshOver 270 different species have been recorded in this region. Sundarbans has been declared a would heritage site by UNESCO in 1997.

Jagannath Temple : One of the finest examples in the country of the hut-shaped temple is the Jagannath Temple , which is about150m to the right (west) of the Rajbari. Dating from the 16 th the temple's western faced is finely adorned with terracotta panels of mostly geometric design.

Mongla Port : Mongla, 42km. south of Khulna . The port on the vast confluence of the Pusur and Mongla rivers has a string of freighters riding at anchor waiting to be loaded or unloaded at the new dockyards. It is the second largest seaport of Bangladesh . There are a good number of prawn hatcheries, it is a spectacular sight, specially towards the southern end, where dense jungle lines the banks.

Mujibnagar Memorial : The beautiful memorial dedicated to the first provisional revolutionary government of Bangladesh that was declared here on 14 April 1971 during the liberation war. A monument has been built to commemorate this event.

Shilaidaha kuthibari: Carries the memoriy of the noble laureate poet Rabindranath tagore who made frequent visits to this place and used to stay and enriched bengoli literature throw his writings during the time.


Sagordari: Located at a distance of above 90 km. From Jossore town. This is the birth place of modern bengali poet Michel modhusudan dutt who first introduce sonnet in Bengali poetry.


Lalon Shah (1774-1890): Lalon was a humanist who completely rejected all distinctions of caste and creed. He was also a fine poet and lyricist, whose songs are sung not only by his followers but also by non-Bauls. A modern complex and a research centre has been established at the site of his akhra. Thousands of Bauls come to the akhra twice a year, Dol-Purnima , in the month of Falgun (February-March) and in October, on the occasion of his death anniversary. Nobel laureate poet rabindranath tagore was also inspired by his songs.

Khodla Math Temple : It was built in 17 th century during Mughal times by a Brahmin. It has 20m high spire as it rises above the tree.It is about 11km. from Bagerhat.



Baro Bazar Mosque: This old pre-Mughal mosque, dating from the 15 th or early 16 th century, is a good example of a single –domed mosque following the traditional Khan Jahan Ali style, with thick walls, arched doorways, a square shape, spares exterior embellishment and a low semicircular dome. Not well-known by the locals, it's about 18km north-east of Jessore on the Jessore-Magura highway at Baro Bazar.

Shopnopuri: Shopnopuri is one of the most beautiful artificial tourist spot in North Bengal . You can go there either from Hili or from Dinajpur. There you can enjoy your full day watching this artificial beauty.

Kantanagar Temple : This is located about 12 miles north of Dinajpur town. It is one of the spectacular monuments in Bangladesh , built in 1752 by Pran Nath; a renowned Maharaja from Dinajpur.It is the countries finest existing example of the brick and terracotta style. The archways, vaults and columns is decorated with tiny figures and motifs in terracotta depict scenes from the great Hindu epics, particularly battle scenes.

Sonabaria Temple : The Sonabaria shyam sundar Temple , built in 1767, 15 years after the magnificent Kantanagar Temple of Dinajpur, is of the same nva-ratna (nine-Towered) style. Like Kantanagar, it's a square structure, rising in three diminishing storyes, and it is extensively decorated with terracotta art. It's only about half the size of Kantanagar, however, and not as beautiful or well preserved.