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Panama City (Panama Nagar) is a beautiful and historic place located in Sonargaon, only a short drive from Dhaka. This ancient city is one of the most attractive heritage sites in Bangladesh. In the past, Panama City was a lively center of trade, culture, and social life. Rich merchants lived here and built grand houses that showed their wealth and taste for art. Today, the city looks like an open-air museum, where every old building and broken wall tells a story of Bengal’s golden past. As you walk through the narrow streets, you can still feel the charm of the old days the silent houses, the artistic designs, and the peaceful surroundings make it a wonderful place to explore and learn about history.

A Glimpse into History:

Panama City has a long and rich history that goes back to the 13th century. At that time, Sonargaon was the capital of ancient Bengal and an important center of power under the famous ruler Isha Khan and the Baro-Bhuiyans. During this period, the city became well-known for its trade, especially for the production of fine Muslin cloth — a soft and high-quality cotton fabric that was famous all over the world.

Later, during the British colonial period in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Panam City grew even more. Many rich Hindu merchants, mainly from the Saha community, built beautiful houses there. These buildings had a unique mix of European and local architectural styles. Although many of the houses are now old and damaged, they still reflect the wealth, art, and lifestyle of the people who once lived there. Walking through Panama City today gives visitors a wonderful chance to see the glory of Bengal’s past.