Pagla Masjid (Pagla Masjid) is located on the banks of Morsumpa river in Harua area of Kishoreganj district city. It is said that a mad spiritual saint floated on a mat on the banks of Narsumpa river and stayed at the place of the mosque. Gradually, devotees began to gather around him. After the death of the spiritual saint, a mosque was built next to his grave. Which is now very well known as Pagla Masjid.
The current land area of this Pagla mosque built in modern architectural style is 3 acres and 88 percent. Early though. 10 percent waqf land of Haibatnagar Dewanbari was included only in the name of mosque. The three-storied Pagla Mosque has three large domes on its roof and a minaret the size of a five-storied building. The mosque has a capacity of about 1000 worshipers and has separate arrangements for women to pray.
The Pagla mosque has special spiritual significance in the greater Mymensingh region. In a word, Pagla Masjid is a universal sacred religious center for people of all religions. People believe that if anyone donates something to Pagla Masjid with a sincere intention, then his heart’s desire will be fulfilled. Because of such belief, people donate a lot to Pagla Mosque. And because of more donations, Pagla Mosque has already been recognized as one of the most profitable religious institutions in the country. A part of the income of this mosque is spent on various development and service sectors including other mosques, madrasas, orphanages. Besides, in 2002, a Hafezia madrasa was established next to the mosque.
Presently under the Lake City Project, the Narsunda River flowing past the Pagla Mosque is being dredged, visible bridges are being constructed, the mosque is beautified and the colorful illuminations make the mosque look beautiful day and night.
How to go
Historical Pagla Mosque is located very close to Gurdayal Government College and Modern Sadar Hospital in Kishoreganj district headquarters. You can go to Pagla Masjid by renting a rickshaw or easy bike from anywhere in Kishoreganj town.
Dhaka to Kishoreganj by train: There are 3 intercity trains from Kamalapur railway station to Kishoreganj. Trains depart for Kishoreganj at 7:15 AM, 10:30 AM and 6:45 PM. In the case of going to Kishoreganj by train, you will have a lot of time if you ride in the early hours of the morning. Train fare is Tk 135-368 depending on the class and takes about 4 hours. It will cost 100 to 120 taka to reach Pagla Masjid from Kishoreganj railway station by auto rickshaw reserve. And the local cost will be 15 rupees per person.
Dhaka to Kishoreganj by Bus: Ananya Parivan from Mohakhali in Dhaka, Ananya Classic and Golap Bagh (Syedabad), Ananya Super etc. buses ply on the Dhaka-Kishoreganj route. Bus fare is Tk 270-350. It will take around 3 and a half hours from Mohakhali and around 4 hours from Golapbagh. From Kishoreganj bus stand, you can go directly to Pagla Masjid by rickshaw fare of Tk 20-25. Besides, from the bus stand, you can take a local easy bike for a fare of Tk 10 per person and get off at a place called Battala next to Gurudayal College and you will reach Pagla Mosque after a 5-minute walk.