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<title>Aviation News &amp;amp; Tourism Industry Updates &#45; : Archaeological Sites</title>
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<title>Historic Lalkuthi set to reopen after major restoration</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/historic-lalkuthi-set-to-reopen-after-major-restoration</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The restoration work on the red-brick structure began in 2023 and has now been mostly completed after almost three years; only some decorative work related to the red-brick architectural features is still left ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:53:36 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Lalkuthi, DSCC, Project Director, Lalkuthi Renovation Project, Farashganj, Shyambazar, Sadarghat</media:keywords>
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<title>Varendra Research Museum exhibits centuries&#45;old artefacts in Rajshahi</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Located in front of Hetamkhan Sadar Hospital in the heart of Rajshahi city, the museum bears evidence of several thousand years of civilisation, including those of the Pala, Sena, Maurya and Gupta periods ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:03:14 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>422&#45;year mosque in Dinajpur stands as witness to history</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/422-year-mosque-in-dinajpur-stands-as-witness-to-history</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Despite its small size—measuring only 12 feet in length and width and about 30 feet in height, including its minaret—the mosque remains active century after century ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 14:51:50 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Eidgah Mosque, Department of Archaeology, 1604 AD, renovation work, domestic, international</media:keywords>
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<title>Lakutia Zamindar Bari in Barishal regains lost glory</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:28:30 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Cumilla’s centennial three&#45;domed mosque stands as a witness to history</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/cumillas-centennial-three-domed-mosque-stands-as-a-witness-to-history</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Located about 30 kilometers from Cumilla city, the mosque becomes visible upon entering Bhauksar village through the Bijra–Bhauksar road ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:04:45 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Chini Mosque: A centuries&#45;old architectural marvel</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/chini-mosque-a-centuries-old-architectural-marvel</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Built in 1863, the architectural style of the mosque reflects Islamic tradition, with extensive use of chinaware plates and glass fragments—amounting to around 25 tonnes—adorning its walls ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:59:05 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>chini mosque, glass mosque, nilphamari, saidpur, chinaware, Islambagh, Kolkata, porcelain</media:keywords>
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<title>US special envoy visits Lalbagh Fort</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/us-special-envoy-visits-lalbagh-fort</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The US has supported 11 cultural preservation projects in Bangladesh over the past 20 years ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:50:14 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>USA, US Embassy, Dhaka, Bangladesh, heritage, Lalbagh Fort</media:keywords>
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<title>Sonarong Jora Moth in Munshiganj stand as silent witnesses to time</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/sonarong-jora-moth-in-munshiganj-stand-as-silent-witnesses-to-time</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The present Munshiganj district was an important centre of education, culture and religious activities for a long time and during the Sena period, Bikramapur emerged as a significant hub of Hindu religious and cultural practices ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:51:45 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>twin monasteries, Munshiganj, Bikrampur, architecture, heritage, Kali temple, Shiva temple, Sonarang, Tongibari</media:keywords>
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<title>Royalbari Fort unfolding untold chapters of Bengal’s history</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/royalbari-fort-unfolding-untold-chapters-of-bengals-history</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Archaeologists believe the fort dates back to the late 14th or early 15th century, with major expansion under Sultan Nusrat Shah, son of Alauddin Hussain Shah ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:13:58 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Royalbari, Kendua, Netrokona, archaeologist, medieval Bengal, Isha Khan, medieval period, Sultanate period</media:keywords>
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<title>Barishal’s Baitul Aman Jame Masjid a major tourist attraction</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/barishals-baitul-aman-jame-masjid-a-major-tourist-attraction</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Approximately 1,500 worshippers can pray inside the mosque at a time, while a further 5,000 can offer prayers in the outer premises. Separate arrangements have also been made for women ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:44:35 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Baitul Aman Jame Masjid, Guthia Mosque, architectural design, UAE, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan</media:keywords>
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<title>Historic Masjidkur Mosque faces decay, calls grow for urgent preservation</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/historic-masjidkur-mosque-faces-decay-calls-grow-for-urgent-preservation-441</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The ancient structure, now under the Department of Archaeology, is suffering from severe deterioration ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:26:03 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Masjidkur Mosque, Khulna, archaeological site, 1445, jalaluddin Muhammad shah, DoA</media:keywords>
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<title>Idrakpur Fort of Mughal era still stands tall</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/idrakpur-fort-of-mughal-era-still-stands-tall</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Built in 1660 under the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (1658–1707) and during the tenure of Bengal Subedar Mir Jumla, the fort mirrors the architectural style of Dhaka’s Lalbagh Fort ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:18:07 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mughal, Emperor, Aurangzeb, fort, Dhaka, Meghna, Ichamati, Shitalakshya, Sonakanda, Hajiganj forts, Narayanganj</media:keywords>
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<title>Gholdari Shahi Jame Mosque: A remarkable architectural relic in Chuadanga</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/gholdari-shahi-jame-mosque-a-remarkable-architectural-relicin-chuadanga</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ It is widely recognized as one of the oldest landmarks in the southwestern region. According to local belief, the mosque is more than a thousand years old ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:01:10 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gholdari, mosque, Chuadanga, Alamdanga, architectural style, Nadia, Ikhtiyar Uddin Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji</media:keywords>
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<title>$235,000 US grant to restore Musa Khan Mosque at DU</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/235000-us-grant-to-restore-musa-khan-mosque-at-du</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The grant, provided under the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, was announced by US Ambassador Brent T Christensen at an event at Curzon Hall at Dhaka University on Tuesday ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:57:46 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>US Embassy, ambassador, Curzon Hall, Dhaka University</media:keywords>
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<title>Eid escapes in Bogura where history, nature and culture converge</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/eid-escapes-in-bogura-where-history-nature-and-culture-converge</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the gateway to North Bengal, Bogura carries a deep historical identity shaped by centuries of political, cultural and economic evolution ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:22:08 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anindya Arif</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eid, holiday, bogura, heritage, tradition, nature, mahasthangarh</media:keywords>
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<title>Mirzapur Shahi Mosque: A Mughal&#45;era heritage in Panchagarh</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/mirzapur-shahi-mosque-a-mughal-era-heritage-in-panchagarh</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Recognised as one of the most significant archaeological landmarks in the area, the mosque attracts visitors and tourists from different parts of the country who come to witness its historical and architectural significance ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:38:22 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>folklore, Mughal, design, mosque, legacy, cultural, historical, Shah Shuja</media:keywords>
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<title>Sonamasjid enchanting visitors for 500 years</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/sonamasjid-enchanting-visitors-for-500-years</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Its exquisite design and historical importance attract visitors from both home and abroad. Not only history enthusiasts, but also lovers of nature and culture find the site captivating. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:11:08 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tariq Al Banna</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>design, Gaur, Sonamasjid, Islamic architecture, North Bengal, Bangladesh</media:keywords>
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<title>Baba Adam Mosque: A witness to establishment of Muslim rule in Bengal</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/baba-adam-mosque-a-witness-to-establishment-of-muslim-rule-in-bengal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ It stands as a historical and archaeological monument - a witness to the fall of the Sena dynasty and the establishment of Muslim rule in Bikrampur ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:48:23 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Baba Adam, Mosque, Munshiganj, Bangladesh, Sena dynasty, Sultanate period</media:keywords>
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<title>Shankarpasha Mosque of Habiganj carries 600 years of heritage</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/shankarpasha-mosque-of-habiganj-carries-600-years-of-heritage</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ From engraved inscriptions, it can be found that the mosque was completed in 1513 by Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah, in the memory of Shah Majlis-e-Amin, one of the saints who came to spread Islam in the region along with saint Hazrat Sahjalal (R) ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:57:42 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shankarpasha Shahi Jame Mosque, Habiganj, Shah Majlis-e-Amin, 1513 AD, Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah</media:keywords>
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<title>Mughal&#45;era marvel Ghaghra Khan Bari Jame Mosque in Sherpur</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/mughal-era-marvel-ghaghra-khan-bari-jame-mosque-in-sherpur</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Local tradition and architectural evidence suggest the mosque was established during the time of rebel leader Hirangi Khan of the Boxer uprising, with Azimullah Khan believed to be its founder. It has witnessed over four centuries of history while remaining an active place of worship. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:29:34 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>mosque, architecture, Archaeology, Sherpur</media:keywords>
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<title>A journey through time and heritage of Old Dhaka</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/a-journey-through-time-and-heritage-of-old-dhaka</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A walk through the Old Dhaka offers a journey into the past, to the eras of Mughal rulers, powerful Nawabs and the diverse communities that shaped the capital’s distinctive identity ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:23:34 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dhaka, Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, Armenian Church, Mother Teresa, Curzon Hall</media:keywords>
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<title>Shah Shuja Mosque in Cumilla: A Mughal architectural landmark</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/shah-shuja-mosque-in-cumilla-stands-as-a-400-year-old-mughal-architectural-landmark</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In terms of size, the mosque is not particularly large. However, its history, heritage and overall appearance reflect a sense of grandeur common in Mughal architecture ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:49:00 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tariq Al Banna</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>architecture, Mughal era, Cumilla, Mosque, tourism</media:keywords>
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<title>Some Heritage Sites and Monuments of Bangladesh </title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/some-heritage-sites-and-monuments-of-bangladesh</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The culture and tradition of Bangladesh, filled with ancient marvels, captivate all whether one is a casual traveller or a devoted patron of history and heritage ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:50:31 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tariq Al Banna</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bangladesh, tradition, heritage, culturew, archaeological site, tourism</media:keywords>
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<title>Murapara Zamindar Bari: A Unique Example of Architectural Style </title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/murapara-zamindar-bari-a-unique-example-of-architectural-style</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A visit to the house offers insight into the lifestyle, customs, recreation and refined tastes of people in ancient times ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:53:18 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tariq Al Banna</dc:creator>
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