The historic Bagha Mosque is located about forty kilometers from Rajshahi city. This ancient mosque made of bricks has a total of 10 domes in 4 rows around and in two rows in the middle. The doors of the north-south wall have been closed except for the 5 doors on the eastern side of the mosque. A lot of burnt clay slabs can be seen inside and outside the Bagha Mosque. Inside the mosque there is a special prayer room on the high altar. Who or what this special prayer room was reserved for is still unknown.
There is a huge pond on the eastern side of Bagha Masjid and a graveyard on the other side. The roof of this mosque which is 23.16 meters long and 12.80 meters wide was damaged due to the earthquake of 1897. Bangladesh Department of Archeology reconstructed the dome and roof of Bagha Mosque.
How to go
Buses to Bagha depart from Rajshahi Sadar Bus Terminal. It costs 35 to 40 taka per person to go to Bagha. Besides, you can visit Bagha Mosque with CNG rent or reserve.