Bangladesh | World Heritage Explorer

Bangladesh has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1983. It is home to 3 World Heritage Sites. The majority of its sites are cultural properties, reflecting a strong emphasis on historical and architectural heritage.

Bangladesh as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: August 3, 1983

Status: Acceptance

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 2025-2029

Total of Mandate Years: 4

Total of Mandates: 1

WHC Electoral Group: IV (Asia/Pacific)

World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh (3)

Cultural: 2 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0

Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat · Cultural
Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur · Cultural
The Sundarbans · Natural

Map of World Heritage Sites

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh.

Tentative World Heritage Sites (7)

Archaeological Sites on the Deltaic Landscape of Bangladesh · submitted: May 17, 2023
Archaeological sites of Lalmai-Mainamati · submitted: May 17, 2023
Cultural Landscape of Mahasthan and Karatoya River · submitted: May 17, 2023
Mughal Mosques in Bangladesh · submitted: May 17, 2023
Mughal and Colonial Temples of Bangladesh · submitted: May 17, 2023
The Architectural Works of Muzharul Islam: an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement in South Asia · submitted: May 17, 2023
Mughal Forts on Fluvial Terrains in Dhaka · submitted: May 17, 2023

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Bangladesh

Official Name: People's Republic of Bangladesh

Continent: Asia

Subregion: Southern Asia

UNESCO Region: Asia and the Pacific

Capital: Dhaka

Population (2024): 173,562,364

Land Area: 130,170 km²

Currency: Bangladeshi taka (BDT)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Bangladesh

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