BANGLADESH ~ Mahasthangarh - Bogura - UNESCO Tentative ~

... Nice view of  one of the earliest discovered urban archaeological sites in Bangladesh... it offers a glimpse into the ancient civilizations that once thrived in the region... this ancient city features the remains of a large citadel, temples, monasteries, and urban structures from various historical periods, serving as a  important center of Buddhist, Hindu, and Islamic culture till today... although the structures within the walled complex are largely gone, the site remains an imposing and culturally significant landmark... the onsite Archaeological Museum is an essential stop... it showcases an extensive collection of relics including terracotta figurines, inscriptions, coins, and ancient tools, all offering a deeper understanding of Mahasthangarh diverse historical timeline... Thanks Zahra!【ツ】

The village Mahasthan in Shibganj thana contains the remains of an ancient city which that was called Pundranagara, the capital of the Pundra Kingdom dates back to the 3rd century AD  ( a Brāhmī script inscription discovered in 1931 helps confirm this early date for the site) It is located on the western ban of the Karatoa river in north Bengal.

The ruins form an oblong plateau measuring 1500m by1400m and are enclosed on their four sides by rampart walls that rise to an average height of 6m from river level. 

Stamps: 

Local Motives 

(Issued 22-04-1992)

The July Uprising

(Issued 09-02-2025)

BANGLADESH ~ Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara - Paharpur - UNESCO ~

... One more great new UNESO site👍... Paharpur Bihar (Sompur Bihar) is one of the most important and spectacular archaeological sites in Bangladesh... and the second largest single Buddhist monastery south of the Himalayas...  it was the Buddhist's most famous religious center for 300 years... Buddhists from other countries like China, Tibet, Myanmar (earlier Burma), Malaysia, Indonesia, etc. used to come here to achieve the study of religion... the monasterial remains have been hidden under the same grass and stones for centuries, after the monks left in the 13thC... locals thought it to be a hill, hence the name Paharpur (hill town)... it was discovered by Sir Cunninghamthis in 1879... in the museum you can see ancient coins, 3,500 burnt soil paintings, seals, stone statues, inscription, etc.... Thanks a lot Zahra!【ツ】 

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The Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur comprise a Buddhist Monastery dating from the late 8thC located in Paharpur, in the northwest of Bangladesh. The monastery was named after the area, Sompur, during Pala period.

The monastery is built as a quadrangle, measuring 281m on each side. All outer four wings contain monastic cells, 177 in total. In the center of the vast open courtyard of the monastery stands the shrine. Its remains are still 21m high and have three gradually diminishing terraces. The walls were built of burnt bricks, some ornamented with motif of flowers and seated Buddhas. There were also bands of terracotta plaques in rows all around the terraces. From the 12thC on, after numerous attacks by invaders, the monks left and the monastery buildings suffered decline and desintegration.

Paharpur Buddhist Monastery was declared a World Heritage site in 1985.

 Stamps:

 Fish Eagle 

(Issued 15-08-2018)

2X Flowers of Bangladesh

(Issued 03-08-2017)

BANGLADESH ~ Sixty Dome Mosque - City of Bagerhat - UNESCO ~

... Great view of a wonderful historical place in Bangladesh... the Sixty Dome Mosque is part of the Mosque City of Bagerhat and located on the eastern bank of a pond... the mosque has 60 pillars that support the roof, with 77 low height domes... the 4 towers at 4 corners have smaller domes on the roof as well... it has been described as one of the most impressive Muslim monuments in the whole of the Indian subcontinent... today, it is one of the greatest tourist attractions and one of the best architectural beauties of Bangladesh... when you enter the mosque there are always local people eager to tell you about the history of the mosque and show you around... Thanks a lot Zahra! ❀◕ ‿ ◕❀ 

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The Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat is a 15thC city with a high density in Islamic religious monuments. It has more than 50 Islamic monuments which have been found after removing the vegetation that had obscured them from view for many centuries. 

Bagerhat, the historical Khalifatabad, was founded by Khan Jahan, an Islamic preacher probably of Turkic origin. This Khan Jahan, about whom not much is known, adorned the city with mosques, roads, bridges, palaces and reservoirs. He established all of this within a short time span, while introducing a distinct architectural style. Only the mosques and Khan Jahan's shrine remain today.

The construction of the mosque (more commonly known as Shait Gambuj Mosque) was started in 1442 and it was completed in 1459.  Besides being used as a prayer hall, Khan Jahan used the mosque as his court also.

The Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat was listed as a UNESCO WHS site in 1985.

Stamps:

Butterflies of Bangladesh 

(Issued 14-06-2012)

Flowers of Bangladesh 

(Issued 03-08-2017)

Birds of Bangladesh

(Issued 28-05-2016)

BANGLADESH ~ The Sundarbans - National Park - UNESCO ~

... Great new UNESCO and National Park postcard... it shows the breathing roots of mangrove forests... the Sundarbans contain the world's largest mangrove forests and one of the most biologically productive of all natural ecosystems... its ever changing landscape is shaped by tidal shifts, rivers and creeks... the mangrove habitat supports the single largest population of tigers in the world which have adapted to an almost amphibious life, being capable of swimming for long distances and feeding on fish, crab and water monitor lizards... there are a number of “cruise boats” offering trips through the Sundarbans... one of the best places to visit in Bangladesh... with lovely round shaped bird stamps... Thanks a lot Aditi!【ツ】 

 Located at the mouth of the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers in South West part of Bangladesh on the Bay of Bengal. It is adjacent to the border of India’s Sundarbans World Heritage site.

The Sunderbans is named after the Sundari trees which are found in bulk in this area. 

The park was established as a national park in 1984 as earlier it was created as wildlife sanctuary in 1977, designated as the core area of Sunderbans Tiger Reserve.

When the Indian Sundarbans were inscribed in 1987 it was suggested that the site be increased to include the (larger) Bangladesh Sundarbans. When Bangladesh got its area inscribed in 1997, the Sundarbans as a whole encompasses 10.000km² of which 60 percent is in Bangladesh.

 

Stamps:

Stamps Day

(Issued 29-07-2018)

Birds of Bangladesh

(Issued 28-05-2016)

BANGLADESH ~The Rajoshik - Ruposhi Bangla Hotel - Dhaka ~

... Great postcard of one of the least traveled destinations in the world... sculpture showing a traditional horse cart near the five star hotel Ruposhi Bangla... transportation which is part of the culture of Bangladesh....popularly known as tomtom... but the owners of these centuries-old horse-drawn carriages, are now struggling to survive due to competition with three-wheelers and cycle-rickshaws... Thanks a lot Foysal!!【ツ】

Dhaka (or Dacca) is the capital and largest city in the country located on the banks of the Buriganga River, near the Ganges Delta. The capital is the industrial, commercial, and administrative center of Bangladesh, with trade in jute, rice, oil seeds, sugar, and tea.

Ruposhi Bangla Hotel formerly known as Dhaka Sheraton Hotel is the first renowned international five-star hotel in Bangladesh, The hotel is located three kilometers from the downtown business district and near Dhaka’s most famous Ramna Park and National Museum.

Stamps:

Bangladesh new year
(Issued ???- 2017)

The 80th Anniversary of Rotary in Bangladesh (Issued 08-05-2017)

BANGLADESH ~ Map ~

...Great map card showing the countries major cities and capital Dhaka...Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and really one of the least traveled ones... it has the longest "natural sand" beach... many archaeological sites, historical mosques and monuments... picturesque landscape...Thanks a lot Foysal!! (✿◠‿◠)

Bangladesh, on the northern coast of the Bay of Bengal is surrounded by India, with a small common border with Myanmar.

The word Bangladesh means "Country of Bengal" in the local language.

The country is low-lying riverine land formed by the alluvial plain of the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system—the largest delta in the world.Tropical monsoons and frequent floods and cyclones inflict heavy damage in the delta region. On average, about one-third of the country floods during the rainy season.

The largest city and capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka. The city has an estimated population of 15 million people making it one of the largest city in the world. It is known as the "City of Mosques".

 Much of the land is barely above sea level, with the exception of hills east and south of Chittagong.

Stamps:

Bangladesh Landmarks
(Issued 08-07-1989)

Indigenous Peoples of Bangladesh
(Issued 02-08-2010)

BANGLADESH ~ Hajrat Khan Jahan Ali Nine Gambuj Mosque -Bagerhat - UNESCO ~

First written and stamped postcard coming from Bangladesh... a wonderful archaeological site...Many Thanks Mohammad!!

The Mosque City of Bagerhat is a formerly lost city, located in the suburbs of Bagerhat city.

Originally known as Khalifatabad and nicknamed the "mint town of the Bengal Sultanate", the city was founded in the 15th century by the warrior saint Turkish general Ulugh Khan Jahan..

The historic city, listed by Forbes as one of the 15 lost cities of the world, has more than 50 Islamic monuments which have been found after removing the vegetation that had obscured them from view for many centuries.

The Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat was listed as a UNESCO WHS site in 1985.

Stamps:

Expanded Programme on Immunization
(Issued 22-01-1998)

2X China World Stamp Exhibition
(Issued 10-04-2009)