Jakob Tower, Tourist watchtower in Char Fasson, Bangladesh
Jakob Tower reaches a height of 225 feet with 16 floors, featuring an observation deck that provides views extending up to 100 kilometers in all directions.
Construction began in February 2013 and completed in January 2018, with architect Kamruzzaman Liton designing the structure on a cast-piling foundation extending 65 feet underground.
Former Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed named the structure after MP Abdullah Al Islam Jakob during an inspection visit on May 16, 2017.
The tower operates from Saturday to Wednesday between 9 AM and 8 PM, with a midday break, and maintains different hours on Thursdays and Fridays.
High-powered binoculars at the top allow visitors to observe distant locations including Char Kukri Mukri, Tarua Beach, and the protected coastal forests.
Floors above the ground: 16
Elevators: 1
GPS coordinates: 22.18622,90.75901
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:09
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