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Naogaon

নওগাঁ · Naogaon district, Rajshahi Division

Places to visit

Photo of Kusumba Mosque

Kusumba Mosque

A Suri-period mosque completed in 1559, nicknamed 'the Black Gem of Bangladesh' for its dark stone. Visitors come for its carved arches, mihrabs and domed prayer hall; it was damaged in the 1897 earthquake but survives as a protected national heritage site. It pairs well with a half-day trip from Naogaon town.

Aerial view of Somapura Mahavihara at Paharpur

Somapura Mahavihara

One of the largest Buddhist viharas in South Asia, built in the 8th century under the Pala dynasty; a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Famous for its remarkable terracotta plaques and central shrine.

Updated: January 1, 1970

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