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<title>Aviation News &amp;amp; Tourism Industry Updates &#45; : Archaeological Sites</title>
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<title>US envoy visits Chhoto Sona Masjid</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The visit reflects continued US interest in Bangladesh’s culture, heritage and historical landmarks ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:17:33 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>USA, Ambassador, mosque, heritage, tourism, architicture, Chapainawabganj, Sultanate period, Gaur</media:keywords>
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<title>Rai Bahadur Srinath Roy Palace: A legacy of heritage</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/rai-bahadur-srinath-roy-palace-a-legacy-of-heritage</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Three additional single-storey buildings stand on three sides of the main structure, each measuring 20 feet by 15 feet. There are two ponds with paved ghats on the eastern and southern sides of the house ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:55:54 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Munshiganj, Sirajdikhan, Shekharnagar, Rai Bahadur Srinath Roy Palace, Rai Bahadur, Lord Carmichael, Gulistan, Abdullahpur, Mirpur, Dhaka</media:keywords>
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<title>Goaldi Mosque: A sultanate&#45;era gem</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/goaldi-mosque-a-sultanate-era-gem</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Among the many enduring relics of its glorious past, the historic Goaldi Mosque stands as a proud symbol of the architectural brilliance of the Sultanate era ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:16:49 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Sultanate era, medieval Bengal, 1519, Sultan, Alauddin Hussain Shah, architecture</media:keywords>
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<title>Mughal&#45;era Nidaria Mosque awaits preservation</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/mughal-era-nidaria-mosque-awaits-preservation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Devout Muslims from across the country visit the mosque,  constructed in 1176 AH under the supervision of Mughal Subedar Masud Khan and his son Mansur Khan, to offer prayers and make supplications ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:33:40 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Department of Archaeology, Mughal Subedar, Masud Khan, Mansur Khan, Eidgah</media:keywords>
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<title>Gayebi Mosque preserves Mughal legacy</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/gayebi-mosque-preserves-mughal-legacy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to information from the Gurudaspur Upazila Administration, the mosque was constructed between 1628 and 1658 AD during the reign of Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:02:31 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Gurudaspur, Natore, Shah Shuja, Shah Jahan, Gayebi Mosque, Mughal-era, architecture</media:keywords>
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<title>Khan Jahan shrine crocodile finds new habitat</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/khan-jahan-shrine-crocodile-finds-new-habitat</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bagerhat district authorities have decided to relocate the reptile to a wildlife centre and tighten security at the historic pond ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:32:46 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Bagerhat, crocodile, tourism, shrine</media:keywords>
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<title>Kusumba Mosque: A timeless architectural gem</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/kusumba-mosque-a-timeless-architectural-gem</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Located about 35 kilometres from Naogaon district town, in Kusumba village under Kusumba union, the mosque welcomes hundreds of visitors and worshippers every day ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:13:30 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kusumba mosque, naogaon, history, heritage, architectural artistry, Manda Bridge, Department of Archaeology</media:keywords>
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<title>Marco Rubio visits Taj Mahal</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/marco-rubio-visits-taj-mahal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits the Taj Mahal with his wife amid scorching heat before heading to the Quad meeting in New Delhi ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:36:06 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>USA, Secretray of State, tourist spot, Taj Mahal</media:keywords>
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<title>Motter Moth: Memory of a long lost time</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/motter-moth-memory-of-a-long-lost-time</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Motter Moth, located in Motto village about one and a half-mile east of Manikganj district headquarters, is one of the historical monuments of the district. The intoxicated monastery is said to have been built about two and a half years ago ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 17:27:05 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Motter Moth, temple, monastery, Manikganj, Padma, Kaliganga, Jamuna, Dhaleshwari, Ichhamati</media:keywords>
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<title>Visit centuries&#45;old Mai Saheba Mosque in Sherpur</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/visit-centuries-old-mai-saheba-mosque-in-sherpur</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Located in the heart of the district town, just south of Sherpur Government College and near the Sherpur-Jamalpur bus stand, the mosque remains a central hub of religious and social activities for the local Muslim community ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:02:33 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>sherpur, Jamalpur, Mai Saheba Mosque, minaret, 18th century, Muktagachha, Mir Abdul Baki, Mughal-style architecture, craftmanship</media:keywords>
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<title>Kantaji Temple: A monumental terracotta architecture</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/kantaji-temple-a-monumental-terracotta-architecture</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Inscriptions on the northern side of the temple reveal that Maharaja Prannath Roy initiated the construction and his son completed it in 1752 after Prannath Roy’s death in 1722 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:57:57 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tariq Al Banna</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Prannath Roy, Dinajpur, Kantaji Temple, Bengali script, Kantanagar, Navaratna Temple, terracotta, architecture, structural design, intricate, craftsmanship</media:keywords>
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<title>Visit Chapainawabganj, the mango capital</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/visit-chapainawabganj-the-mango-capital</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Covering an area of 1,744 square kilometres, Chapainawabganj lies at the westernmost edge of Bangladesh ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:14:09 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Choto Sona Mosque, Khoniadighi Mosque, Shah Niyamatullah, Kansat Mango Market, Darasbari Mosque, Chapainawabganj, Rajbibi Mosque</media:keywords>
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<title>16th&#45;century Kherua Mosque in Bogura battling neglect</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/16th-century-kherua-mosque-in-bogura-battling-neglect</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/16th-century-kherua-mosque-in-bogura-battling-neglect</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Located around 1.5 kilometres south of Sherpur upazila town in the Khondkartola area of Shah Bandegi union, the mosque is regarded as one of Bogura’s finest examples of medieval architecture ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:22:12 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tariq Al Banna</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>sherpur, bogura, bandegi, mediaval architecture, Department of Archaeology, Mughal architectural style</media:keywords>
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<title>Polghata Bridge: A unique Mughal&#45;era heritage in Munshiganj</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/polghata-bridge-a-unique-mughal-era-heritage-in-munshiganj</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/polghata-bridge-a-unique-mughal-era-heritage-in-munshiganj</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Polghata Bridge, a rare Mughal-era structure built of brick and surki, located at Panam Polghata village under Rampal union under Munshiganj Sadar upazila, is about 8 km from Munshiganj town and connects the Sadar area with Tongibari upazila ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:57:35 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tariq Al Banna</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Polghata Bridge, Munshiganj, Tongibari, Panam Nagar Bridge, Mir Kadim canal, Department of Archaeology</media:keywords>
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<title>Historic Lalkuthi set to reopen after overhaul</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/historic-lalkuthi-set-to-reopen-after-overhaul</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/historic-lalkuthi-set-to-reopen-after-overhaul</guid>
<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>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<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</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/varendra-research-museum-exhibits-centuries-old-artefacts</link>
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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>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Varendra, museum, historical artefacts, Rajshahi, Varendra, Bogura, Pala, Sena, Maurya, Gupta, civilisation</media:keywords>
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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>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<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>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/lakutia-zamindar-bari-in-barishal-regains-lost-glory</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:28:30 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Barishal, zamindar, BELA, Department of Archaeology, Babuganj upazila</media:keywords>
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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>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cumilla, mosque, centennial, Nawab Faizunnesa Chowdhurani, history, 1902</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/us-special-envoy-visits-lalbagh-fort</guid>
<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>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<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>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/sonarong-jora-moth-in-munshiganj-stand-as-silent-witnesses-to-time</guid>
<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>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<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>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/royalbari-fort-unfolding-untold-chapters-of-bengals-history</guid>
<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>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<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>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/barishals-baitul-aman-jame-masjid-a-major-tourist-attraction</guid>
<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: The oldest mosque in Banagladesh</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/gholdari-shahi-jame-mosque-the-oldest-mosque-in-banagladesh</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>
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<title>$235,000 US grant to restore Musa Khan Mosque at DU</title>
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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>ATT Desk Report</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>
<media:keywords>Tourism, Bangladesh, Murapara Zamindar Bari</media:keywords>
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