Bagerhat District
বাগেরহাট
Bagerhat is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Khulna division. It covers 3,959.1 km² and is home to roughly 1,500,000 people. It is best known for sixty Dome Mosque (UNESCO), Khan Jahan Ali.
History of Bagerhat
Founded in the 15th century by Sufi saint-general Khan Jahan Ali, whose mosque city here - including the Sixty Dome Mosque (Shatgombuj Masjid) - is a UNESCO World Heritage Site reflecting early Muslim architecture in Bengal.
Sunrise and sunset in Bagerhat today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Bagerhat
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Sixty Dome Mosque (UNESCO), Khan Jahan Ali
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Shrimp (bagda and golda) aquaculture and fishing tied to the adjoining Sundarbans.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Khan Jahan Ali's annual urs (death anniversary) festival draws pilgrims from across the region.
Places to visit in Bagerhat
Other districts in Khulna
Frequently asked questions about Bagerhat
Which division is Bagerhat in?
Bagerhat district belongs to Khulna division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Bagerhat?
Bagerhat has a population of roughly 1,500,000, across an area of 3,959.1 square kilometres.
What is Bagerhat famous for?
Sixty Dome Mosque (UNESCO), Khan Jahan Ali
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bagerhat?
The sun rises at 05:58 and sets at 17:35 today in Bagerhat, giving 11:38 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Bagerhat?
Shrimp (bagda and golda) aquaculture and fishing tied to the adjoining Sundarbans.