Founded by philanthropist Ahmad Ali Patwari in 1931, this grand multi-storeyed mosque occupies over an acre in the centre of Hajiganj Bazar. It features a soaring 121-foot minaret, expansive open prayer verandas, and elaborate terracotta and tile ornamentation across its central facade. The mosque complex accommodates tens of thousands of worshippers during Friday prayers and Eid congregations.
- Best time
- November to February
- Give it
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Entry free; bus or shared CNG from Chandpur town about ৳40–60 each way
How to get to Hajiganj Historic Boro Jami Mosque
In Hajiganj town, about 20 km east of Chandpur district headquarters along the Comilla–Chandpur highway. Local buses or CNG auto-rickshaws take 35–45 minutes from Chandpur bus terminal.
Chandpur town is about 115 km from Dhaka, around 3 hours by road. Every way to get there is in the Chandpur guide.
More to see in Chandpur
Photo: Md Mobashir Hossain, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Chandpur Boro Station Mohona চাঁদপুর বড় স্টেশন মোহনা
The broad river confluence where the mighty Padma, Meghna and Dakatia rivers merge into a vast expanse of water.
- Best time
- October to March
- Give it
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free access; rickshaw from launch ghat roughly ৳30–40; fried hilsa with rice about ৳300–450
Photo: Kritzolina, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Rupsa Zamindar Bari রূপসা জমিদার বাড়ি
A historic 19th-century zamindar estate in Faridganj with residential mansions, ornate gate arches and a private mosque.
- Best time
- November to March
- Give it
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Entry free; CNG from Chandpur town roughly ৳120–150 each way
Photo: Generalrafiq, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Lohagara Math লোহাগড় মঠ
A solitary 19th-century tapering brick temple tower built by local zamindars, standing among rural homesteads in Faridganj.
- Best time
- November to February
- Give it
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Entry free; CNG transport from Chandpur town about ৳150–200 each way