Lalbagh
Fort
It was built in 1678 A.D. by Prince Mohammad Azam, son of Mughal emperor
Aurangazeb. The fort was the scene of bloody battle during the first war of independence
(1857) when 260 sepoys stationed here backed by the people revolted against British
forces. Outstanding among the monuments of the Lalbagh are the tomb of Pari Bibi (Fairy
lady), Lalbagh Mosque, Audience Hall and Hammam of Nawab Shiasta Khan now housing a
museum.
Bangabandhu Memorial
Museum
The residence of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
at Dhanmondi Residential Area has been turned into a museum. It contains rare collection
of personal effects and photographs of his lifetime.
Mukti Judda Museum
Situated at Segunbagicha area of the city contains rare photographs of
Liberation war and items used by the freedom fighters during the period.
National Museum
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.
The Museum also has a rich collection of old coins, metal images; books on art, ivory and
silver filigree works.
Ahsan Manzil Museum
On the bank of the river Buriganga in Dhaka the pink majestic Ahsan Manzil
has been renovated and turned into a museum recently. It is an epitome of the
nation’s rich cultural heritage. It was the Nawab of Dhaka and a silent spectator to
many events.
Today’s renovated
Ahsan Manzil is a monument of immense historical beauty. It has 31 rooms with a huge dome
atop which can be seen from miles around. It now has 23 galleries in 31 rooms displaying
portraits, furniture and household articles and utensils used by the Nawab.
Baldha Garden
Baldha Garden has collection of rare plant and flowers.
National Park
Situated at Rajendrapur, 40 km due north of Dhaka, within Joydevpur Police
Station in the magnificent Bhawal region of Dhaka-Trishal- Mymensingh highway, this is a
vast (1,600 acres) national recreational forest, ideal for those who love nature.
Botanical Garden
Built over an area of 205 acres of land at Mirpur just east of the Zoo.
Objective of garden – botanical education researches preservation of plants and some
recreation.
National Assembly
Complex
Sangsad bhaban, the National Assembly complex at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar
designed by the famous architect Luis I. Khan has distinctive architectural features.
National Memorial
Located at Saver, in the suburb of Dhaka City is the National Memorial. It
was built to commemorate the martyrs of the war of independence. Jahangirnagar University
and its sprawling campus are also located nearby. An attractive village bazar (hat) is
held at Saver every Saturday and Tuesday where typical Bangladeshi sweets, vegetables,
fish, seasonal fruits and handicrafts are available.
Central
Shahid Minar
This Monument is the symbol of
Bangladesh Nationalism. It was built to commemorate the martyrs of historic Language
Movement of 1952. Although this movement was apparently for the recognition of Bangla as
one of the state languages of the then Pakistan, it was in fact, the first outburst of
popular feelings against unpopular and autocratic government. All subsequent movements in
Bangladesh leading to its independence in 1971, owe their origin to this movement and,
therefore, this monument has become a place of pilgrimage for 120 million Bangladesh.
Sonargaon
About 29 km from Dhaka, Sonargaon is one of the oldest capitals of Bengal.
It was the seat of Deva Dynasty until the 13th century. From then onward till the advent
of the Mughals, Sanargaon was a subsidiary capital of the Sultanate of Bangal. Among the
ancient monuments still intact are the Tomb of Sultan Ghiasuddin (1399-1409 A.D.), the
shrines of Panjpirs and a beautiful mosque in Goaldi Village. A folk-art Museum has been
established at Sonargaon. |
