Captivating Sonargaon : A traveler’s Diary

Sonargaon, a historic city in Bangladesh, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by travelers. From its ancient ruins to its vibrant culture, Sonargaon offers a unique and captivating experience for those willing to explore its secrets. Join me on a journey through this enchanting city as I share my traveler's diary of Sonargaon.

Why Suddenly Sonargaon:

I was in class 4 or 5 when I got to know about Sonargaon for the first time. Then several years went by and I also visited different parts of our country, but Sonargaon was neither of them. Later on in this semester break, suddenly, my father suggested a trip to Sonargaon, and of course, I was immediately convinced to go there. 

Time travel with the Bangladesh Folk Art and Craft Museum:

Reaching Sonargaon, the first place we visited was the Bangladesh Folk Art and Craft Museum. There, we saw a lot of antique stuff. Mostly from the 19th century. There were different types of ornaments that I had never seen before, and they also had unique designs. Musical items were also exhibited; in this case, I was familiar with most of them because many of them are still used in the present time. I was astounded by some of those, which were used for a long time. I definitely felt lucky that I wasn't there at that time. Because it looked so hard to use. Now here comes my favorite part of the museum, which was a palanquin. I heard about palanquin for a long time in our textbooks, but it was my first time seeing it in real life. These strange things displayed in the museum created a deep appreciation for art in my heart. That’s how my visit to this museum came to an end. I will never forget to mention that it was the very first time in my life that I visited a museum.








some pictures of the museum





Whispers of the past echoing through Sardar Bari:

If I were asked what was the most mesmerizing sight I have seen throughout this whole journey, my answer would be The Sardar Bari. Well, I must admit that I did not do any research on Sardar Bari before going there so I was not expecting much from it. But the moment I entered the palace, I was speechless. I just kept looking and could not take my eyes off the whole place. It was situated beyond the museum and about 1.4 km from Panam City. It was bright and white, with beautiful designs in different places, and surrounded by two ponds. It also had 47 rooms on the ground floor and 38 rooms on the first floor, each with different purposes and resembling the undefined beauty of medieval times. It seemed like we were in a periodical drama. This place was built during the Mughal Sultanate. Later, to save this beautiful monument of our history, necessary steps were taken by the government in 2017.

Panam City:

Our last destination on this trip was Panam City. Before coming here, I heard a lot about this place. This is one of the most visited tourist spots in Bangladesh. This city includes several Mughal monuments, like Panch Pir Mazar shrine, Shonakhanda River Fort, etc. When we entered Panam City, we saw a lot of abandoned buildings that had a risky sign saying “Do Not Enter.”. Those buildings were screaming about the history of our ancestors. We had a 20 to 25-minute walk to explore the city. I clicked on some photos there as well.

Later that day, one of my father's students invited us to their home. They greeted us with some Pithas and coffee, and we had a pleasant time together. Then we took our leave with some gifts from them and safely reached our home at 7:45 PM, thus concluding our Sonargaon trip with a beautiful and happy ending (that I will cherish for the rest of my life).


Indeed, the moments spent in Sonargaon were one of the most beautiful parts of my memory. It will always hold a special place in my heart, and its captivating beauty will always mesmerize me.