Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Bangladesh's Taj Mahal Replica Sparks Mixed Reactions
A man in Bangladesh built a copy of the famous Taj Mahal.
He spent a lot of money and promised it would be just like the real one.
But when it was finished, people were disappointed because it didn't look right.
The copy has different colors and sizes.
Even though it's not perfect, many people in Bangladesh still like to visit it.
They take pictures, buy souvenirs, and eat food there.
The real Taj Mahal is very important to Bangladesh, even though it's in India.
They even put pictures of it on their mugs and calendars.
Recently, they also built a copy of an Egyptian pyramid next to the Taj Mahal copy.
A life-size replica of the Taj Mahal was built in Bangladesh by a movie producer, Ahsanullah Moni.
The replica, costing $58 million, disappointed visitors due to its inaccurate proportions and design.
Despite criticism, the site remains popular among locals for entertainment and cultural reasons.
The Taj Mahal is widely celebrated in Bangladesh, appearing on various official and everyday items.
A replica of an Egyptian Pyramid was recently added to the site, attracting more visitors.
- Who
- Ahsanullah Moni, a Bangladeshi movie producer
- What
- Construction of a Taj Mahal replica in Bangladesh
- When
- Inaugurated just before Eid 2009
- Where
- Narayanganj, Bangladesh
- Why
- To provide a local alternative for Bangladeshis who cannot afford to visit the original Taj Mahal in India
- Location
- Narayanganj, Bangladesh
- Investment
- $58 million
- Entrance Fee
- 100 taka (approx. double the Indian fee)
- Architectural Style
- Disregarded proportions, added colors, questionable design
- Purpose
- Entertainment and cultural homage
- Mughal Heritage
- Dhaka was Mughal capital in 1608
- Additional Attraction
- Egyptian Pyramid replica