📰 Bara Katra

Bangladesh · Asia · 23.71°N, 90.40°E

Bara Katra is one of the oldest historical and architectural monuments in Dhaka. The word Katra may have originated from Arabic word Katara which means colonnaded building. 'Katra/ katara' in Arabic and Persian means 'Caravan (Karwan) Sarai' or simply a 'Sarai'. It is a palatial building dating to the reign of the Mughal dynasty in the Bengal region. It is situated to the south of Chowk Bazaar close to the north bank of the river Buriganga. It was partially demolished in 2022.

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Quick facts

Country	Bangladesh
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	23.71°N, 90.40°E · view on map

Bara Katra is located in Bangladesh, in Asia.

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