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Sonargaon

সোনারগাঁও · Sonargaon, Narayanganj district, Dhaka Division

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How to get there What it costs

Introduction

An ancient capital of Bengal and a trade centre in the Muslim and pre-Mughal eras. Today the Folk Art and Craft Museum, Panam City and Goaldi Mosque are the highlights.

How to get there

Bus from Gulistan/Jatrabari in Dhaka to Sonargaon (about 25–30 km). A popular day-trip destination.

General travel and safety advice →

A historic building of Panam City, Sonargaon — Photo: Rayhan9d · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The honest truth about costs

The Folk Art and Craft Museum entry fee is small — confirm the current price.

What you will need to budget for

Getting there (bus, train, launch or air fare)
Stay (per night, per room)
Food (per person, per day)
Entry tickets and local transport
A small buffer for the return journey

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Sources

Sonargaon — Wikipedia (encyclopedia, retrieved October 13, 2026)
OpenStreetMap Nominatim (Sonargaon town) (community map, retrieved October 13, 2026)

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