Kamalapur Mosque, Square shaped Mughal mosque in Gournadi Upazila, Bangladesh

Kamalapur Mosque is a square-shaped building in Gournadi Upazila that displays Mughal architectural traditions. Three domes rise from the roof while five arched doorways on different sides allow entry to the prayer hall.

Local tradition holds that the mosque was built in the 16th century by Masum Khan, a zamindar, and it is also known as Masum Khan Mosque. Its construction style suggests a late 17th-century date, and the original inscription at the main entrance has been lost. It has been a protected monument under the Department of Archaeology since 1975.

Locally the mosque is also called Masum Khan Mosque, after the zamindar credited with building it in the 16th century. Its terracotta plaques carry Sultanate-style motifs: scrolling floral patterns, rosettes and lattice designs around the rectangular doorways. The original inscription over the main entrance is now lost, so the attribution rests on local tradition.

The eastern side offers the most direct approach with its concentration of main entrances that make navigation straightforward. The thick walls and sturdy gate construction make the building easy to spot from the surrounding area.

The central arched entrance on the eastern facade rises noticeably higher than the surrounding doorways, creating an unexpected asymmetrical feature within the otherwise balanced design. This deliberate architectural choice adds subtle visual tension that breaks the otherwise symmetrical proportions of the structure.