Christian cemetery, Dhaka, Christian burial ground in Wari district, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
This Christian burial ground in Wari district spans multiple acres with numerous tombstones and mausoleums scattered throughout. A distinctive gateway at the entrance displays Moorish design mixed with Mughal architectural features.
Portuguese traders established this burial ground in the early 17th century, making it one of the oldest Christian cemeteries in the region. A priest named Sebastian Manrique visited and documented the site and an adjacent church during the 1620s.
Multiple Christian denominations use this burial ground, which is managed by the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of Dhaka. The site reflects the diverse Christian communities that have made their home in the city over many generations.
The entrance sits on Narinda Road and remains open daily for visitors interested in exploring the graves or conducting genealogical research. The grounds are easy to walk through at a relaxed pace.
The grounds contain a mass grave from the 1943 Bengal famine, enclosed by a stone fence. This memorial preserves the memory of many Christian victims from that tragic period.
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