Palash

Palash is a town in Narsingdi District on the northeast side of Dhaka. It has a provincial feel, characterized by the textile industry and the estates of zamindars, or landowners, who used to lease their land to farmers.

Landscape of Narsingdi District (06)

Get in

Private transportation might be the way to go since sights are kind of scattered around in this rural area.

See and do

• 1 Monu Mia Zamidar Bari (in Ghorashal). Sa-Th 8AM-6PM. A classic specimen of a zamindar house of colonial style, with Corinthian columns, that was owned in the 18th century by a Muslim named Fenu Mia and his son Manu Mia. (updated Apr 2022)
• 2 Loxman Saha'r Bari. Another house, though in disrepair yet perhaps even grander, that was owned by a Hindu zamindar family by the name of Saha. After passing through multiple generations, it was eventually acquired by a Muslim. There are several other houses belonging to the family on the estate aside from the main one. (updated Apr 2022)
• 3 Narshinghapur Jame Masjid (Parulia Mosque) (off Palash Thana Sadar Rd and Pachdona-Charshindur Rd (Rd 22045)). A very ornate and colorful mosque that was built around 1714 by Bibi Jainab, daughter of Nasir Shah. Her tomb and that of her husband, Diwan Sharif, are also on the grounds. (updated Apr 2022)
• 4 Belabo Bazar Central Jame Masjid (in Belabo), ☏ +960 767 1634. Modern mosque circa 2008 that has a stately presence, with a water tank in the foreground. (updated Apr 2022)

Saha zamindar bari in Danga

Parulia Mosque

Sleep

• 1 Heritage Resort, Mahid Expo Int Madhabdi, ☏ +880 1755 677149. Swimming pools, breakfast (updated Apr 2022)