Saturday, November 22, 2008

Dhaka : Capital of Beauty

Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. The city is known as the city of mosque, muslin and rickshaws. It has attracted travellers from far and near through ages.

Main Tourist Spots In Dhaka Division:

Ahsan Manjil

Built in 1872 and standing on the river Buriganga, this stately building offers the visitors a feeling of the life-style of the Nawabs of Dhaka. Sometimes known as the Pink Palace, this building now houses a splendid museum.Basically, it was the residence of the Nawabs. Nawab Abdul Gani renovated this building in the year 1872 and named it after his son Khaza Ahasanullah.

Lalbagh Fort

The fort of Aurangabad, popularly known as the Lalbagh Fort, was built in 1678 AD by the then Viceroy of Bengal Prince Mohammad Azam, son of the Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb. The fort has a three storied structure with slender minarets at the South Gate. It has many hidden passages and a mosque of massive structure. Outstanding among the monuments of the Lalbagh Fort are the Tomb of Pari Bibi (Fairy lady) and Audience room and Hummam Khana (bathing place) of Nawab Shaista Khan, now housing a museum.The fort was the scene of bloody battle during the first war of independence (1857) when 260 spays stationed here backed by the people revolted against British forces. It is one of the great historical places of Mughal era. A small museum is there in this fort where you will find the clothes and weapons of the Mughols.

Central Shahid Minar


Symbol of Bengali nationalism. This monument was built to commemorate the martyrs of the historic Language movement of 1952. Hundreds and thousands of people with floral wreaths and bouquet gather on 21 February every year to pay respect in a solemn atmosphere.

Bangladesh national museum

Bangladesh national museum is situated in shahbag. Located at the central point of the city. The museum contains a large number of interesting collections including sculptures and paintings of the Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim periods as well as inscriptions of the Holy Quran in Arabic and Persian letters and Bengali works in the Arabic script.

Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban

Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (Parliament House) located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar has distinctive architectural features. Designed by the famous architect Louis I. Kahn, it may be called an architectural wonder of this region.

More beautiful places from Dhaka
Shadhinota Stambha, National Poet's Graveyard, Suhrawardy Uddyan (Garden), Mausoleum of National Leaders, Ramna Park, Institute of Arts and Crafts, Curzon Hall, 1857 Memorial, Old High Court Building, National Zoo, Botanical Garden, Baldha Garden, Star Mosque, Baitul Mukarram Mosque, Dhakeshwari Temple, Churches, Mosque of Baba Adam, Sonargaon, National Martyrs Memorial, Bhawal National Park, Jamuna Bridge ,Tungipara, Bangabandhu Mausoleum Complex, Modhupur Picnic Spot, Susang Durgapur, Gajni Parjatan Center


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