The Wonder of Banglar Taj Mahal

Most of us must know about the Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal is one of them. Which is located in Agra, India. Built as a symbol of beauty and love, the Taj Mahal attracts thousands of tourists from home and abroad every year. The "Taj Mahal of Bengal" has been built in Bangladesh in the style of the original Taj Mahal.

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Most of us must know about the Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal is one of them. Which is located in Agra, India. Built as a symbol of beauty and love, the Taj Mahal attracts thousands of tourists from home and abroad every year. The "Taj Mahal of Bengal" has been built in Bangladesh in the style of the original Taj Mahal.

Location and Overview

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Located at Perab village in Sonargaon Upazila of Narayanganj district, 33 km from Dhaka, this Taj Mahal is one of the most visited places in Sonargaon. Work on the building took only five years to complete. Ahsan Ullah moni was a wealthy Bangladeshi film-maker. He announced his 'Copycat version of Taj mahal' project in December 2008 and it costs about $56 million. The interior of the Taj Mahal is made of transparent and precious stones. The graves of film producer and director Ahsanullah Moni and his wife are located inside the Taj Mahal. The building in the middle of the four minarets at the four corners is completely tiled. In front of which there is a fountain of water. There are innumerable flowering trees around the Taj Mahal. Where one can find a lot of branches to sit.


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The pyramid is one of the seven wonders of the world. A pyramid in the shape of a real pyramid has been built around the Taj Mahal. Next to it, there is a memorial sculpture of the liberation war, a memorial sculpture of Indira Gandhi-Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. There is also a shooting spot for making drama movies, a 250-seat cinema hall, and a seminar room.

How to go

You have to take any bus from Sayedabad or Gulistan bus stand that travels from Dhaka to Comilla or Sonargaon to reach Madanpur. In that case, the rent is 15-30 rupees per person. From Madanpur you can go by CNG or easy bike for 25-30 taka per person in front of the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ticket price is 150 taka per person.

Where to stay

No one stays there when they visit the Taj Mahal. Even in the vicinity of the Taj Mahal, there is no place for good quality accommodation. However, travelers from outside the country should stay in a good hotel in Dhaka.

Special note Help keep the surroundings clean while traveling. Get along well with local people.

Writer: Md. Tanjil

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