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Bangladesh UNESCO has registered 3 sites on the World Heritage list and 5 on the tentative list.
Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.
More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Bangladesh and the corresponding map.
Bangladesh UNESCO list
- Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat
- Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
- The Sundarbans
Bangladesh UNESCO Map
Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Bangladesh.
Description
- The Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat is a well-preserved Islamic city built during the 15th century in Bangladesh. It contains numerous mosques, mausoleums, and tombs and is an important example of Islamic architecture in the Indian subcontinent.
- The Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur is an archaeological site located in Bangladesh that contains the remains of a Buddhist monastery dating back to the 8th century. The site includes the remains of numerous structures, including temples, stupas, and a large monastery complex.
- The Sundarbans is a vast mangrove forest located in Bangladesh and India that is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, including the endangered Bengal tiger. It is the largest mangrove forest in the world and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its ecological importance.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.
Sites on the Tentative List
- Mahansthangarh and its Environs
- The Lalmai-Mainamati Group of monuments
- Lalbagh Fort
- Halud Vihara
- Jaggadala Vihara