Christian cemetery, Dhaka, Christian burial ground in Wari district, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The cemetery extends across 3 acres of land, featuring numerous tombstones, mausoleums, and a Moorish gateway with Mughal architectural elements throughout the grounds.
Portuguese traders established this cemetery in the early 17th century, with documented visits by priest Sebastian Manrique between 1624 and 1629 noting an adjacent church.
Multiple Christian denominations utilize this burial ground, managed by the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of Dhaka for continued community service.
The cemetery entrance sits on Narinda Road, remaining open daily for visitors to explore graves, conduct genealogical research, or attend memorial services.
The site contains a mass grave from the 1943 Bengal famine, enclosed by a stone fence, preserving the memory of numerous Christian victims from this period.
Location: Dhaka
Inception: 1800
GPS coordinates: 23.71557,90.41978
Latest update: March 18, 2025 04:29
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