Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)

History. A local nobleman, Mirza Ghulam Pir (d. 1860), originally built the mosque and hence it was known as Mirza Ghulam Pir Mosque. In 1926, a businessman named Ali Jan Bepari renovated the mosque, adding stars and other motifs, which gave the mosque its present name Tara (also Sitara) Masjid.

The mosque's name is derived from its stunning decoration of star-shaped motifs on its walls, ceilings, and domes, which are made with tiny pieces of tiles. The mosque was originally built as a small, single-domed structure by Mirza Ghulam Pir, a local landlord.

The Tara Masjid, also known as the Star Mosque, is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It holds historical and architectural significance, with its origins dating back to the early 19th century. The mosque was built in the 18th century by Mirza Golam Pir, a local business magnate.

Binat Bibi Mosque. Binat Bibi Mosque is the earliest surviving mosque in Dhaka, built in 1454 by Bakht Binat, the daughter of Marhamat. It was built during the rule of the Sultan of Bengal, Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah (1435–1459). The mosque is located beside the Hayat Bepari's Bridge in the Narinda area.