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Metropolis in Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Narayanganj is a large city of about 1 million people in Dhaka Division, central Bangladesh.
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হাজীগঞ্জ দূর্গ
This bit of a forlorn but expansive fort along the Shitalakshya River founded around time of Dhaka's establishment as Mughal capital, in the early 17th century, as protection against pirates. It offers some solitude away from the street chaos, but you might run into some characters here, so could be best to come during the day.
Another Mughal empire fort, this one kind of in shambles, built around 1574 AD by General Munim Khan after the defeat of Daud Khan Karrani.
A historic mosque from 1481 that coincides with settlement of the Bandar area of Narayanganj and nearby Sonargaon.
The resting place of the Sufi Muslim Baba Saleh who helped spread Islam to the area, and accompanying mosque, from 1504.
বাংলার তাজমহল
This is known as Taj Mahal Bangladesh; it's like a carbon copy of the renowned one in Agra, India. It can be kind of pricey.
A mughal fort established in 1660 CE to defend Dhaka from pirates and other enemies. A few blocks away on Jubilee Road is the thriving Munshiganj bazar.
সোনারগাঁও রয়েল রিসোর্ট
Resort with Mughal-type architecture with indoor pool, hot tub, gym, WiFi, free breakfast, restaurant, for while you are checking out the historic city of Sonargaon.
Due to its proximity to Dhaka, it should be not to hard to access from there.
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