Binat Bibi Masjid is among the oldest surviving mosques of Bengal — a quiet sanctuary of Indo-Islamic architecture, faith and living memory at the heart of Old Dhaka.
Built in 1457 CE by Bakht Binat — daughter of Marhamat — Binat Bibi Masjid is the earliest dated surviving mosque of Dhaka. It stands today as a rare witness to the sultanate-era artistry that flourished across Bengal long before the city rose to imperial prominence.
Beyond its terracotta walls and slender minaret lies a continuing community of prayer, scholarship, and stewardship — a living monument shaped by generations of devotion and care.
About the Masjid→
Pre-Mughal sultanate-era design with single-domed prayer hall, slender minaret and decorative niches that prefigure Bengal’s mature mosque tradition.
More than a monument, the masjid hosts five daily prayers, Friday congregations, Quran study circles and the rhythms of community life uninterrupted for centuries.
Conserved through partnership with heritage scholars and the local community to preserve its terracotta detail, masonry and historic fabric for future generations.
Slender, blue-tiled and rising above the rooftops of Gandaria, the masjid’s minaret is one of the most recognisable elements of Bengal’s pre-modern Islamic skyline. Its proportions reveal the unhurried craftsmanship of a 15th-century sultanate idiom.
Inside, the prayer hall holds a single dome, a finely carved mihrab and arched openings — every surface a study in restraint and devotion.
Explore the Architecture→
Whether you come as a worshipper, a scholar, or a curious traveller, you are welcome.
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