Amidst the burgeoning industrial outskirts of Dhaka, at Jamgora in Ashulia, stands the Zebun Nessa Mosque – a synthesis of architectural innovation and spiritual tranquillity. Made in a monolithic form, the structure of the mosque has been designed as a “breathing pavilion,” harnessing the natural elements of light and air to create a sanctuary that is both a retreat and a reflection of the divine.

Sufis have a long history in this region, bringing Bengal into contact with Islamic thought and practice before Bakhtiyar Khalji’s conquest in 1203.

In Bangladesh, many new mosques with their edgy architecture are reflecting changes in the populace’s changing mores.

Religious Affairs Ministry has instructed committees of all mosques across the country -- especially those with air-conditioners -- to take necessary measures to examine and repair electrical connections inside the places of worship, in order to avoid accidents from faulty wiring and short circuits.