Prabajpur Shahi Mosque
প্রবাজপুর শাহী মসজিদ
A red-brick Mughal mosque from 1693, still in daily use, near Kaliganj.
At a glance
- Where
- Satkhira district, Khulna division
- From Dhaka
- 240 km to Satkhira by road, 6–8 hours by bus or car
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) and late autumn (Oct–Nov)
- Time needed
- About 30 min
Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.
This four-domed mosque stands in Prabajpur village, about four kilometres from Kaliganj upazila town. It was completed in 1693 in Aurangzeb's reign, and the village takes its name from Prabaj Khan, the commander credited with building it for Mughal troops stationed here. The red-brick building has three ornate mihrabs and once had ten doorways. The Department of Archaeology has protected it since 1968, and it remains a working mosque. Locals tell that jinns built it overnight and that vows made here come true.
How to get there
Bus from Satkhira to Kaliganj (about 1 hour), then an easy bike or van about 4 km to Prabajpur.
Good to know
Visit outside prayer times and dress modestly. Easy to combine with a trip south towards Shyamnagar and the Sundarbans.
Common questions
Where is Prabajpur Shahi Mosque?
Prabajpur Shahi Mosque is in Satkhira district, Khulna division, Bangladesh. Satkhira is about 240 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Prabajpur Shahi Mosque from Dhaka?
First get to Satkhira, roughly 6–8 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: Bus from Satkhira to Kaliganj (about 1 hour), then an easy bike or van about 4 km to Prabajpur.
When is the best time to visit Prabajpur Shahi Mosque?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) and late autumn (Oct–Nov). Allow about 30 min for the visit.
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