Barobazar Mosques
Sultanate-era mosques among the ruins of Muhammadabad at Barobazar, Jhenaidah.
JhenaidahJhenaidah travel guide, Khulna Division
Jhenaidah lies in the south-west between Kushtia and Jashore, bordering West Bengal in India. Its past is visible at Barobazar, where the ruins of Muhammadabad, a mint town of the Bengal Sultanate, include old mosques such as Golakata and Pathagar, and at the Jorbangla Mosque. Today it is a farming district with the Mobarakganj sugar mill and is home to the Islamic University. About 1.77 million people live in roughly 1,965 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Jhenaidah District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Khulna Division
- Area
- 1,965 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 1,771,304
- Density
- 901 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
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FAQ
Where is Jhenaidah?
Jhenaidah is in Bangladesh's Khulna Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Jhenaidah?
Places added to this guide: Barobazar Mosques.
When is the best time to visit Jhenaidah?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What is Barobazar known for?
The ruins of Muhammadabad, a Bengal Sultanate mint town, with several old mosques.
Which university is in Jhenaidah?
The Islamic University, Bangladesh.