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Qibla Direction from Cities in Bangladesh

In short

MuslimSuite shows the qibla direction for 149 cities in Bangladesh. From Dhaka it is 277.66° from true north, towards the west. Each city page gives the exact bearing, the direction in plain words, the distance to the Kaaba and the two days of the year when the sun stands directly above it.

Method
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

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All cities

Barisal Division

Chittagong Division

Dhaka Division

Khulna Division

Mymensingh Division

Rajshahi Division

Rangpur Division

Sylhet Division

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Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction from Bangladesh?

It depends on the city. From Dhaka it is 277.66° from true north, towards the west; choose your own city for its exact bearing.

How is the qibla calculated?

As the great-circle bearing from the city to the Kaaba in Makkah (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E): the shortest path over the surface of the globe, measured clockwise from true north.

How can I check the qibla without a compass?

Twice a year the sun stands directly above the Kaaba. At that moment, where the sun is up, the direction of the sun is the qibla. Each city page gives the two moments in local time.