Place

Bibi Chini Mosque

বিবিচিনি শাহী মসজিদ

A small Mughal-era brick mosque on a raised mound in rural Betagi.

At a glance

Where: Barguna district, Barishal division
From Dhaka: 260 km to Barguna by road, 7–9 hours by bus or car
Best time: winter (Dec–Jan)
Time needed: About 1 h

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Bibi Chini Mosque stands on a mound in Bibi Chini village of Betagi. It is linked to Shah Neyamat Ullah, a saint who is said to have come here in 1659 during Shah Shuja's governorship of Bengal. The mosque is a protected monument of the Department of Archaeology. Its simple form and rural setting give it a peaceful feel.

How to get there

From Barguna, go by bus to Betagi, then motorbike or rickshaw about 10 km to Bibi Chini.

Good to know

Dress modestly and avoid prayer times.

Common questions

Where is Bibi Chini Mosque?

Bibi Chini Mosque is in Barguna district, Barishal division, Bangladesh. Barguna is about 260 km from Dhaka by road.

How do you get to Bibi Chini Mosque from Dhaka?

First get to Barguna, roughly 7–9 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: From Barguna, go by bus to Betagi, then motorbike or rickshaw about 10 km to Bibi Chini.