Regions & Cities
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Khulna
Khulna functions as the main gateway to the Sundarbans and the mangrove labyrinth.
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Bagerhat
Brick mosques and fanned arcades mark Bagerhat’s Mosque City; the 15th-century Sixty Dome Mosque, archaeological ruins and riverine boat trips toward the Sundarbans explain why history-minded visitors arrive.
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Barisal
Barisal is braided by canals and launches; small islands and wetland markets shape daily life.
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Jessore
Jessore functions as Khulna Division’s commercial crossroads, with wholesale markets, old colonial bungalows and busy river ferries.
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The Sundarbans
The Sundarbans mangrove forest in southwestern Bangladesh comprises tidal waterways, mangrove stands and wildlife including Bengal tigers; visitors take boat safaris for birdwatching, fishing villages and guided park tours.
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Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat
In Bagerhat, 15th-century brick mosques-most notably the Sixty Dome Mosque-and mausoleums form an archaeological complex.
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Sixty Dome Mosque
The Sixty Dome Mosque (Shat Gombuj Masjid) in Bagerhat is a 15th-century mosque complex noted for many domes and thick brick piers; it’s a UNESCO site frequented for architectural study and photography.
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Bhola Island
Bhola is Bangladesh’s largest island in the Meghna estuary.
Southern Delta and Sundarbans at a Glance
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Best Things to Do in Southern Delta and Sundarbans
Nature Reserve
The Sundarbans
Vast mangrove forest and tiger habitat in Bangladesh
Mosque
Sixty Dome Mosque
Historic large mosque complex notable for numerous domes
Island
Bhola Island
Low-lying delta island vulnerable to cyclones
Island
North Hātia Island
Coastal Bangladeshi island, riverine mangrove landscapes
Mosque
Nasrat Gazi Mosque
Historic mosque in Khulna Division
Islands
Manpura Island
Sparsely populated Bangladeshi island in the Bay of Bengal
National Park
Kuakata National Park
Bangladeshi coastal national park with sandy beaches
National Park
Nijhum Dwip National Park
Island park protecting mangroves and migratory birdlife
Historical Site
Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat
13th-century mosque city featuring clustered Sultanate brick mosques
