Bagha Mosque
A ten-domed mosque from 1523 famed for its rich terracotta ornament, shown on the fifty-taka note.
Built in 1523 by Sultan Nusrat Shah, son of Alauddin Husain Shah, the Bagha Mosque stands on a raised platform beside a huge tank in Bagha upazila. Its ten small domes, curved cornice and corner towers are classic Sultanate features, but it is the terracotta work that makes it special: panels of mango trees, flowers and vines cover the walls and mihrabs.
The mosque forms part of a larger religious complex associated with the saint Shah Muazzam Danishmand, whose tomb is nearby. The annual Eid gatherings and the urs fair draw large crowds, while on ordinary days the shaded compound and tank are calm and pleasant.
How to go
Bagha is about 40 km southeast of Rajshahi. Take a bus from the Rajshahi terminal to Bagha (≈1-1.5 h, 60-90 BDT); the mosque is a short rickshaw ride from the bus stand.
Where to stay
Stay in Rajshahi city (1,500-8,000 BDT).
