Binat Bibi Mosque Mosque
Historic small mosque in Dhaka's old city
Binat Bibi Mosque stands in Old Dhaka as one of the city's oldest surviving mosques; visitors interested in Dhaka's urban history and Mughal-era architecture make brief stops amid narrow lanes.
Binat Bibi Mosque at a Glance#
Address: Binat Bibi Mosque, Kumortuli/Bara Katra area, Old Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Hours: Open to visitors outside prayer times; exact hours vary
About Binat Bibi Mosque#
Binat Bibi Mosque is a small historic mosque in Old Dhaka and is widely cited as one of the oldest surviving mosque structures in the city.
The mosque is modest in scale with a simple prayer hall and traditional mosque features; it is principally of interest for its age, architectural character and its setting in Dhaka’s historic quarter. Visits are typically short and combined with walking tours of the surrounding area.
The mosque dates back to the early historic period of the city and has survived through successive changes in the urban environment, retaining its role as a local place of worship. It reflects early mosque architecture in the Dhaka region.
Situated in the historic Narinda/Old Dhaka area, the mosque is embedded in a dense urban neighbourhood close to other heritage sites in central Dhaka.
- Setting: Located in the old part of Dhaka, the mosque is compact and sits within a dense urban fabric that is best explored on foot.
How to Get to Binat Bibi Mosque#
Located in Old Dhaka. The area is reachable by road from central Dhaka; autorickshaws and cycle rickshaws navigate the narrow lanes. Expect to approach on foot from a nearby rickshaw drop-off point.
Tips for Visiting Binat Bibi Mosque#
- Visit early in the morning to see the mosque in soft light and to avoid peak pedestrian congestion in old Dhaka.
- Combine a stop at Binat Bibi with a walk through nearby narrow lanes to see Mughal-era urban fabric.
- Photography inside may be restricted during prayer times-be respectful and ask before shooting worshippers.
Best Time to Visit Binat Bibi Mosque#
Cool, dry winter months are best for walking the dense lanes of Old Dhaka and visiting historic structures.
Weather & Climate near Binat Bibi Mosque#
Binat Bibi Mosque's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (2167 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 12° - 26° | 19° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 0.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.7h |
| February | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 22 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 0.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| March | Excellent | 20° - 33° | 26° | 60 mm | some cloud | 54% | 1.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 23° - 34° | 31° | 152 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.6h |
| May | Acceptable | 25° - 33° | 33° | 319 mm | overcast | 76% | 1.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.1h |
| June | Acceptable | 26° - 32° | 36° | 354 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.4h |
| July | Acceptable | 26° - 31° | 36° | 416 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 26° - 32° | 37° | 332 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.8h |
| September | Acceptable | 26° - 32° | 36° | 291 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Good | 24° - 32° | 32° | 173 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 0.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.5h |
| November | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 24° | 32 mm | mostly sunny | 79% | 0.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 10.9h |
| December | Ideal | 14° - 27° | 20° | 10 mm | mostly sunny | 75% | 0.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.6h |
