Chhota Katra, Dhaka

Name: Chhota Katra
Address: Dhaka, Bangladesh

#57 among attractions in Dhaka

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Chhota Katra is one of the two Katras built during Mughal's regime in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was constructed in 1663 by Subahdar Shaista Khan. It is on Hakim Habibur Rahman lane on the bank of the Buriganga River. Basically it was built to accommodate some officials and Shaista Khan's expanding family. Chhota Katra is slightly smaller than Bara Katra, but similar in plan and it is about 185 metres east to it. ()

Local name: ছোট কাটারাCoordinates: 23°42'47"N, 90°23'46"E

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লালবাগ থানা (lalabaga thana)Dhaka Bangladesh

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Chhota Katra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhakeshwari Temple.

0.6 miNW
17th-century fort with art and antiques
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~670 ftNW
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~1110 ftN
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0.4 miNE
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~1980 ftE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chhota Katra?

Nearby attractions include Bara Katra, Dhaka (4 min walk), Chawk Mosque, Dhaka (6 min walk), Shaista Khan Mosque, Dhaka (7 min walk), Lalbagh Thana, Dhaka (7 min walk).

How to get to Chhota Katra by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chhota Katra:

Ferry

Babu Bazar Boat Terminal (13 min walk)

Bus

Fulbaria Bus Depot (29 min walk)