Balia Mosque travel guide

History and background

Zamindar Meher Baks Chowdhury began building it in the 19th century but it was left unfinished at his death, standing without domes for many years. Locals called it the 'Jinn's Mosque'. It was restored in the 2010s and domes were added; the old lime-and-surki masonry is worth seeing.

How to get to Balia Mosque

At Balia in Thakurgaon Sadar.

Thakurgaon is about 400 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 8–9 hours.

• 🚌 By bus: Nabil, Hanif, Shyamoli from Gabtoli/Mohakhali; non-AC ৳850–1,000.
• 🚆 By train: Panchagarh Express/Ekota/Drutojan to Thakurgaon Road.

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

Suryapuri mangoes, local rice

Good to know

• Read the plaque beside it on the mosque's history

More places to visit in Thakurgaon district

• Suryapuri mango tree of Harinmari — One of Asia's biggest mango trees, spreading over more than two bighas.
• Jamalpur Zamindar Bari Mosque — A beautiful 19th-century mosque with domes and minarets.

Location on the map