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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh
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Bangladesh has 3 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 2 cultural and 1 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 1985 and 1997. This map of UNESCO sites in Bangladesh covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Bangladeshi World Heritage Sites range from Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat onwards; Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat was the country's first inscription, added in 1985; The Sundarbans is the most recent, listed in 1997.
Start with Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat, Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur and The Sundarbans, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 3
- Cultural
- 2
- Natural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 1985
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Mosque City of BagerhatSituated in the suburbs of Bagerhat, at the meeting-point of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, this ancient city… | 1985 | Cultural | Situated in the suburbs of Bagerhat, at the meeting-point of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, this ancient city, formerly known as Khalifatabad… |
| Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at PaharpurEvidence of the rise of Mahayana Buddhism in Bengal from the 7th century onwards, Somapura Mahavira, or the Great… | 1985 | Cultural | Evidence of the rise of Mahayana Buddhism in Bengal from the 7th century onwards, Somapura Mahavira, or the Great Monastery, was a renowned… |
| The SundarbansThe Sundarbans mangrove forest, one of the largest such forests in the world (140,000 ha), lies on the delta of the… | 1997 | Natural | The Sundarbans mangrove forest, one of the largest such forests in the world (140,000 ha), lies on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna… |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Bangladesh
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Bangladesh?
- Bangladesh has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 2 cultural and 1 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Bangladesh?
- Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat was inscribed in 1985. Situated in the suburbs of Bagerhat, at the meeting-point of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, this ancient city, formerly known as Khalifatabad, was founded b.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Bangladesh?
- The Sundarbans, inscribed in 1997. The Sundarbans mangrove forest, one of the largest such forests in the world (140,000 ha), lies on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers on the.
- Which sites in Bangladesh are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 1 of the 3 listings is natural: The Sundarbans.
- Which UNESCO sites in Bangladesh are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Bangladesh.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Bangladesh?
- The 3 UNESCO-listed sites above are Bangladesh's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat (1985). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Bangladeshi World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 3 Bangladeshi UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.