Sadarghat
সদরঘাট
The river port of Dhaka on the Buriganga River, where tens of thousands of people travel by ferry and wooden boat every day, it is the most overwhelming place to experience the city.
Sadarghat is Dhaka's main river port. Large multi-deck passenger ferries depart from here for destinations across southern Bangladesh. The river is crowded with small hand-rowed wooden boats called nouka. Porters, vendors, and passengers flow endlessly, creating a striking scene. For a few dozen taka, you can hire a small boat to row for about 30 minutes on the Buriganga, getting a close look at the passenger ships, shipyards, and riverside life across the water. A small entry fee is required at the terminal entrance. It is very crowded, so keep an eye on your belongings. The river water is heavily polluted, so avoid contact with it.
Opening hours
Open all day (best from early morning to dusk)
Nearby sights
- Shankhari Bazar
- Ahsan Manzil
- Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection
- Star Mosque
- Bara Katra
- Hussaini Dalan
- Rose Garden Palace
- Curzon Hall