Hajiganj Fort
📖 About This Attraction
Strategic 17th-century Mughal river water fort built by Viceroy Mir Jumla along the Shitalakshya River to counter Portuguese and Magh pirates.
Constructed around 1650 AD by Mughal Subahdar Mir Jumla, Hajiganj Fort (also called Khizrpur Fort) stands at the historical confluence of the Buriganga and Shitalakshya rivers. Featuring polygonal embattled curtain walls, gun emplacements for heavy artillery, and a multi-level watchtower, it formed part of a triangular defense network safeguarding the capital Dhaka from naval raids.
🛡️ Travel Logistics & Ground Advisory
Standard domestic tourism access. Family friendly with regular tourist police patrol.
Town hub to attraction roundtrip. Always agree on fare before boarding.
🚆 Nearby Bangladesh Railway Stations
NRG • Direct Distance: ~2.33 kmCSR • Direct Distance: ~2.53 kmDA • Direct Distance: ~14.49 kmTourist Safety & Emergency 999
ℹ️ Visiting Facts & Intel
23.63220° N, 90.51860° E
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