These dilapidated Mughal-are about the oldest building in Dhaka. Bara Katra, once a palace of monumental dimensions, was built in 1644 and now has a street running though its arched entrance. While only a small portion of the original structure remains standing, the building is still occupied and has a small prayer room on top.
Chota Katra , which dates from 1663,was a caravanserai for visiting merchants. It was similar in design to Bara Katra , but there’s not much left.
To find Bara Katra head west along Water Works Rd (the continuation of Islampur Rd), to the landmark Chowk Bazar Shahid Mosque, which has a very tall red-brick tower you can’t miss it. Bara Katra is located 100m south of the mosque, towards the river. Finding Chota Katra is a little more difficult. From Bara Katra head south and take the first left. Follown this road for a few hundred metres and Chota Katra is along a strret to your left.
Chota Katra , which dates from 1663,was a caravanserai for visiting merchants. It was similar in design to Bara Katra , but there’s not much left.
To find Bara Katra head west along Water Works Rd (the continuation of Islampur Rd), to the landmark Chowk Bazar Shahid Mosque, which has a very tall red-brick tower you can’t miss it. Bara Katra is located 100m south of the mosque, towards the river. Finding Chota Katra is a little more difficult. From Bara Katra head south and take the first left. Follown this road for a few hundred metres and Chota Katra is along a strret to your left.
