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Kantajew Temple
কান্তজীর মন্দির · Kantnagar, Dinajpur district, Rangpur Division
Community-reported — From edited or community sources such as Wikipedia/OpenStreetMap; not official.From edited or community sources such as Wikipedia/OpenStreetMap; not official.Last verified: October 13, 2026
Introduction
A navaratna Hindu temple built in the 18th century (during the reign of Nawab Alivardi Khan), famous for the most richly ornamented terracotta decoration in Bangladesh.
How to get there
Rickshaw/CNG from Dinajpur town to Kantnagar (about 12–15 km). Dhaka to Dinajpur by train/bus.
Important notes
- From Dhaka: bus to Dinajpur from Gabtoli/Kalabagan (800-900 BDT), or the Ekota Express train to Dinajpur (about 8 hours); check current train fares on the e-ticketing site.Directly confirmedSource: How to go to Kantajew Temple — The Business Standard, Travel guide: Kantaji Temple — The Daily Star (corroboration)
- From Dinajpur's central bus terminal, buses to Kansat leave about every 10 minutes; a CNG from Kansat to the temple costs 20-30 BDT. The temple lies north of Dinajpur town (sources differ: 12-18 km).Directly confirmedSource: Kantaji Temple Dinajpur — UNB
- A railway halt named 'Kantajew Temple' sits right next to the temple (5-7 min walk) - convenient for travelers on the Parabat/Ekota routes; confirm the halt is served on your travel date.Directly confirmedSource: How to go to Kantajew Temple — The Business Standard
- Entry: 20 BDT for Bangladeshi visitors, 100 BDT for SAARC-country citizens (per person).Directly confirmedSource: How to go to Kantajew Temple — The Business Standard

The honest truth about costs
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Sources
- Kantanagar Temple — Wikipedia (encyclopedia, retrieved October 13, 2026)
- How to go to Kantajew Temple — The Business Standard (news, retrieved October 16, 2026)
- Kantaji Temple Dinajpur — UNB (news, retrieved October 16, 2026)
- Travel guide: Kantaji Temple — The Daily Star (corroboration) (news, retrieved October 16, 2026)
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