Hajiganj Boro Mosque travel guide

History and background

Founded by Ahmad Ali Patwari in the 1930s. Later extensions made it one of the country's largest mosques, known for its tall minaret and decorated interior.

How to get to Hajiganj Boro Mosque

In Hajiganj upazila; by bus from Chandpur.

Chandpur is about 160 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 3.5 hours (by launch).

• 🚢 By launch: Launch from Sadarghat to Chandpur (the most popular way), deck ৳150–200, cabin ৳500–1,500, about 3.5 hours.
• 🚌 By bus: Padma, Al-Arafah from Sayedabad; fare ৳300–450.
• 🚆 By train: Train to Chandpur via Laksam.

Where to stay

The district town has basic and mid-range hotels (roughly ৳800–2,500). Government circuit houses and dak bungalows can be used with permission.

What to eat

Fresh Chandpur hilsa (buy it at the Boro Station fish ghat and have it cooked)

Good to know

• There is a separate prayer area for women

More places to visit in Chandpur district

• Boro Station Molehead (meeting of three rivers) — Where the Padma, Meghna and Dakatia meet; famous for sunsets and hilsa.
• Lohagarh Math — Three tall temple towers of old zamindars at Faridganj, wrapped in folklore.

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