Capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, set beside the Buriganga River, is the capital of Bangladesh. It’s a hub for trade and culture, with a long history as a seat of government. In the 17th century, it was the Mughal capital of Bengal, and many palaces and mosques from that period remain. American architect Louis Kahn's National Parliament House complex typifies this fast-growing modern metropolis.
Dhaka
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The Mosque was completed in 1968 and the Mosque has a capacity of 30,000, giving it the respectable position of being the 10th biggest Mosque in the world.
Enjoy one hour boat riding in Buriganga River
Then proceed for Nawab (King's) Palace which is also known as Ahsan Manzil or Pink Palace. Ahsan Manzil is an attractive tourist spot in Dhaka. It is one of the most meaningful architectural heritages of Bangladesh. It is situated in Old Dhaka on the bank of the river Buriganga (Ahsan Manzil Closed Thursday).
Star Mosque which is also known as Tara Masjid, is a mosque located in Armanitola area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The mosque has ornate designs and is decorated with motifs of blue stars. It was built in the first half of the 19th century by Mirza Golam Pir.
Armenian Church is located at Armanitola in Old dhaka, about 350m south of the Star Mosque. It is a historically significant architectural monument. The church bears testimony to the existence of a significant Armenian community in the region in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Lalbagh Fort (Fort Aurangabad) is an incomplete Mughal Palace fortress at Dhaka on the Buriganga River in the southwestern part of the old city of Dhaka. Prince Muhammad Azam, son of Emperor Aurangzeb, began the construction while he was serving as the Viceroy of Bengal. Built in 17th Century dated 1678. Main attractions are - Tomb of Pari Bibi, Lalbagh mosque, Audience hall and Hammam Khana (bathing place) of Nawab Shaista Khan.
Dhakeshwari Temple-The National Hindu Temple of Bangladesh.
The Jatiyo Shaheed Minar, meaning the National, Martyrs’ Monument, was established to commemorate the martyrs killed during the Language Movement in 1952. On February 21, 1952.
Bangladesh National Museum is situated at Shahbagh, Dhaka. It holds 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, silver filigree works etc. Though established in 1913, it was refurbished and opened in the year 1983. Your mind must be going to the old era when you visit this museum.
Located in the city of Dhaka, the National Assembly Building of Bangladesh, Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban, stands out as an architectural masterpiece surrounded by water and beautifully landscaped gardens. Considered to be the largest legislative complex in the world, it is home to all of Bangladesh’s parliamentary activity.
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