Chhota Katra is a Muslim Arcological Heritage in Old Dhaka

Chhota Katra is a Muslim Arcological Heritage in Old Dhaka


Chhota Katra is located at the east of the Bara Katra. It lies on the bank of the river Buriganga. The establishment year of the building is 1671.


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Chhota Katra is to the east of the Bara Katra. It lies on the bank of the river Buriganga near Sadarghat. The establishment year of the building is 1671.

History of Chhota Katra

The construction of the building began in the year 1663. The building is similar to the Bara Katra. The size of the architecture is smaller than Bara Katra. The British authorities performed some renovation work on this building. In the year 1816, it was used as a missionary school. Now, you will only find the remnants of the site. There are many shops around the Mughal architecture. It is tough to understand for any tourist to recognize the Mughal architecture. The site has great historical importance for the region. It bears the symbol of the Mughal dominance in this region. Shayesta Khan used this building as an administrative building. The Nawab family took control of the building and used it as a coal factory.

The place is one of the main attraction for the history lover and a popular tourist spot in Dhaka.

How to Go to Chhota Katra

The site is about 25 kilometers away from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. It may take about 45 minutes to reach the place without traffic. It is about 8 kilometers away from the Saidabad Bus Stand. You will require about 16 minutes from Saidabad Station to reach the site. The distance of the location from the Gabtoli Bus station is about 15.5 kilometers. You may need 45 minutes to reach the site through any bus.

Accommodation and Food

The site is located in old town of Dhaka. You will be able to taste many local delicious foods. For accommodation, you will be able to stay in Sonargaon Pan Pacific Hotel or Ruposhi Bangla Hotel.

Nearby Tourist Spots

There are many nearby tourist attractions. You may visit Bora Katrina at the same time. You can also consider visiting Baldha Garden, Baitul Mokarram, High Court Mazar, and Curzon Hall.

So, we hope that the above information will help you to visit the famous historical architecture the next time.

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