St Thomas Church, Dhaka

#73 among attractions in Dhaka

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St Thomas Church is an Anglican Church which is also known as the Church of Bangladesh. The church premise was in an area of lush greeneries with the famous Bahadur Shah Park at a stone's throw distance on the south. The north–south axial Nawabpur Road/Johnson Road, the most important commercial street connecting the old part of the city with the new, is on the west and separated the area from the court, Bank, DC's office and Jagannath University buildings across it. In fact the church overlooking the greens is a major focal of the city centre in the nineteenth century. ()

Local name: সেন্ট থমাস চার্চ, ঢাকা Completed: 1821 (203 years ago)Coordinates: 23°42'37"N, 90°24'44"E

Address

Johnson Rdসুত্রাপুর থানা (sutrapura thana)Dhaka Bangladesh

Contact

+880 1860-634727

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St Thomas Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ahsan Manzil, Port of Dhaka, Ruplal House, Star Mosque.

0.4 miW
Landmark palace of the Dhaka Nawabs
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Harbor, Piers and boardwalks, Boat or ferry
Port of Dhaka, Dhaka
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Palace
Ruplal House, Dhaka
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0.8 miNW
Mosque
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0.7 miW
Church
Armenian Church, Dhaka
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~360 ftS
Park
Bahadur Shah Park, Dhaka
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1 miN
Forts and castles
Bangabhaban, Dhaka
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0.6 miNE
Cemetery
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Temple
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1 miW
Archaeological site
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1 miN
Museum
Dhaka Nagar Bhaban, Dhaka
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Thomas Church?

Nearby attractions include Kabi Nazrul Government College, Dhaka (2 min walk), Bahadur Shah Park, Dhaka (2 min walk), Jagannath University, Dhaka (4 min walk), Shankhari Bazaar, Dhaka (6 min walk).

How to get to St Thomas Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Thomas Church:

Ferry

Babu Bazar Boat Terminal (16 min walk)

Bus

13No Bus Station (21 min walk)
Fulbaria Bus Depot (23 min walk)

Train

গেণ্ডারিয়া (32 min walk)