The MOST VISITING PLACES in DHAKA CITY: Tourist attractions of the capital Dhaka In Bangla...

The MOST VISITING PLACES in DHAKA CITY ............................................................................................................................................................................. Tourist attractions of the capital Dhaka In Bangladesh: The most visiting places in Dhaka city: 10 most visiting places of Dhaka. Dhakeshwari Temple: Lalbag Fort: Ashulia Lake: Armenian Church, Holy Rosary Church, Seven thumb mosque: Martyred Intellectuals Memorial, Sadarghat riverport, Parliament Building, Khan Mohammad Mridha’s Mosque, Pink place or Ashosan monjil, The Botanical Garden: Boldha garden are the best; About DHAKA: Dhaka is the biggest and the capital city of Bangladesh. About + - 1, 45, 00,000 people live here. The Most Densely Populated City in the World. Dhaka’s 1,45,00,000 people live in just 125 square miles (325 square kilometers). At more than 115,000 people per square mile, or 45,000 per square kilometer. Most of the people are Muslim; there are also Hindu, Christian and few Buddhist. People here are very friendly though they are poor. The best ten places to visit in Dhaka. Short description about each destination.

1. Dhakeshwari Temple: State owned more than 1,100 years old Hindu temple build by Ballalasena. (The youngest brother of Arkansas king Shri Sudharma, son of famous king Raja Malhana Husen Shah. This is the center of Hindu religion in Dhaka. The biggest prayer (aradhona) holds here at Durgapuja in Bangladesh. Tourist comes here from all over the world especially from India and Nepal . >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

2. Lalbag Fort: A. At 17th century incomplete fort. Started by Prince Mohammed Azam and handed to then governor of Dhaka Shaista Khan for completation, who didn’t finish it because of death there is thumb of his daughter Pari Bibi is inside the fort. There is a small museum inside shown the Mughal’s paintings and calligraphy, (arms) swords and firearms. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! B. Shakharibazer At the same day you can also watch and visit the Sakhari bazer: most of the things there are the signs of Hindu culture. Sakhari Bazaar (শাখারী বাজার) is one of the oldest areas in Old Dhaka Shakhari Bazaar is a narrow lane, lined with thin slices of richly decorated brick buildings; it was built during the late Mughal or Colonial period. Despite rampant modifications, accretion, extension over time, even redevelopment, many still bear the testimony of a rich tradition. _________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________ 3. Ashulia lake: It is the place of natural beauty; remember this place is just adjacent to the Dhaka city North West end. It is suit to visit in the rainy and in the autumn seasons (May to October). In the dry season you do not get the lovely scenes there.

You are welcome to watch crystal clear water and water (aquatic plants) at Ashulia. .............................................................................

.4. Armenian Church A. Dhaka is divided into two parts: 1. New model Dhaka and 2. Old Dhaka. The church is located at Armanitola in the part of old Dhaka. And the church named after the Armenian colony that settled here in the late 17th century. The church is the soul of this now almost extinct community. Dates from 1781, it is an oasis of tranquility in the heart of the crowded city. B. There is another ancient church at Tejgaon which was built on 1566 AD. It is called the Holy Rosary Church . ........................................................................................

............................................ 5. National Museum: Bangladesh National Museum, formally inaugurated on 17 November 1983, is one of the largest museums in South Asia. It is at Shabugh in the centre Dhaka. For details. www.bangladeshmuseum.gov.bd/‎ or web site by Bangladesh Porjaton Corporation: www.parjatan.gov.bd/museum.php‎ At same day you can visit _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Khan Mohammad Mridha’s Mosque Erected in 1706, this Mughal structure is stylistically similar to Lalbag Fort, built on a raised platform, up a flight of 25 steps. Three squat domes, with pointed minarets at each corner, dominate the rectangular roof. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. A. Seven thumb mosque: It is located at Mohammadpur. It is the western end of Dhaka city. At the same day you can visit: B. Martyred Intellectuals Memorial: (বুদ্ধিজীবি স্মৃতি সৌধ) Martyred Intellectuals Memorial is a memorial built in memory of the martyred intellectuals of Bangladesh Liberation War. It is located at west end of Dhaka city beside the city berrybad (a road /dam surrounding the city to protect flood) at Rayerbazar, west to Dhanmondi and Mohammadpur. It was designed by architect Farad Ahmed and Jamie Al Shari. Just walking distance to memorial you find a river (it is connecting point of the Turag and the Buriganga River). It is also a small tourist spot where you can spend a little time.

8. Ahsan Manjil; About 550m west of Sadarghat River port Ahsan Manzil was the official residential palace of the Dhaka Nawab Family. This magnificent building is situated at Kumartoli along the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is at old Dhaka. The other name of this historical place is called Pink place. About from 1872, Ahsan Manjil was built on the site of an old French factory by Nawab Abdul Gani, the city’s wealthiest landowner. Some 16 years after its construction, it was damaged by a tornado, and reconstructed again altering massively and became even grander than before. It is the most magnificent architectural monument in Bangladesh. It is now a museum which preserves the culture and history of Nawab’s of Dhaka. The government of Bangladesh recognizing the historical and architectural importance of the Ahsan Manzil, took some events to refurbish it in 1985 and its surroundings were acquired and completion of the renovation work in 1992, open for visitors. Visiting hours: April to September Sat-Wed: 10.30 AM -17.30 PM October to March: Sat-Wed: 09.30 AM -16.30 PM Ramadan Sat-Wed: 09.30 AM -15.00 PM Local weekend or Friday: 15.00 PM - 20.00 PM (summer): 14.30 PM - 19.30 PM (winter) Entrance fee: Bangladeshi Citizens: 10 Taka Citizens of SAARC Countries: 10 Taka Other Foreign Citizens: 100 Taka. No entry fee for disable persons and children under three years. October to March October to March 9. Dhaka River Port (Sadarghat Sadarghat or the Dhaka river port is the biggest and busiest river port of Bangladesh. It is also one of the largest river ports in the world. About 25000 to 45,000 passengers daily use this port. This is the hub of southern part of the country. The name of the river is the Buriganga which divided Dhaka city with ZINZIRA. ______________________________________________ 10. Parliament Building: It is one of finest architecture creation of the world. It is renowned American architect and Professor Louis I. Kahn. Originally commissioned by the Pakistani’s when Bangladesh was known as East Pakistan after Partition of the Indian Sub-Continent, was meant to serve as the second seat of the national parliament. Construction started in 1964 but halted due to the Bangladeshi War of Independence, and finally completed in 1982. ............................................................................................................................................ Other Six places to visit in Dhaka city: 1. Bengali Language MovementMonument: A Monument: The Shaheed Miner is situated near Dhaka Medical College Hospital and in the Dhaka University area. It is adjacent to the Mathematics Department of Dhaka University. History: www.virtualbangladesh.com › history‎ & more information: w_______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Star Mosque: It is one of the Dhaka city’s most popular tourist attractions, dating from the early 18th century. The whole walls of the mosque are decorated with mozaic stars, so is the name star mosque. It was originally built in the typical Mughal style, with for corner towers, but radically altered later. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 3. The Botanical Garden: The National Botanical Garden of Bangladesh, or the Bangladesh National Herbarium, is the largest plant conservation center in Bangladesh, The area is about 84 hectares (210 acres). It is located at Mirpur northern west end of the city, beside the Zoological Park. It was established in 1961. It is one of the greatest botanical gardens of Bangladesh and a tourist destination. Details: http://www.bforest.gov.bd http://www.tourtobangladesh.com/Botanical-Garden.php http://www.parjatan.gov.bd/other.php#Jatiya Coordinates: &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& 4. The Bangladesh Liberation War Museum: Liberation War Museum is institutional member of American Association of Museums. It is registered with NGO Bureau in Bangladesh. Mainly it is a store house of the things and documents used in 1971 liberation war against Pakistan. It is located at centre of the city opposite of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Details: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5. The zoo; Dhaka Zoo is the largest zoo in Bangladesh. It is at Mirpur North West end of the city adjacent to the botanical garden. It is the national zoo under the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. It was established in 1964 and moved from the previous location to Mirpur in 1974. It occupies an area of about 75 hectares. It has two lakes of about 14 hectares which receive thousands of waterfowls every year in winter. We might see there birds, reptiles , and about 100+ aquarium fishes, 15 tigers, Royal Bengal tigers of the Sundarbans, lions, hippopotamus, a huge amount of monkeys, near half hundred pythons. rare animals the rhea, peacock, black bear , zebra, elephant, African grey parrot, baboon, water buck, impala, emus, , chimpanzee, Gayle, , tapir, mandrill, and estuarine crocodile, monkeys provide additional entertainment to the visitors. Except Sunday the zoo remains open on other weekdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (October-March) and from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (April-September). It also remains opens to the visitors for certain hours during government holidays. There is an information centre at the entrance. The visitors can seek any necessary information there. Even wheel chairs are available for old and disabled persons. There is an animal museum in site zoo. Information __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Bolda garden: Baldha Garden or Baldah Garden. This is located at Wari old Dhaka , once upon at time which was the area for the rich people. Now it is open for all one thing to note youg couples are there for bad practice of mini sex in open in the garden. Baldha Garden: The philanthropic naturalist landlord of the Baldah estate, Narendra Narayan Roy Chaudhury, established a miniature botanical garden in Narinda, near Christian Cemetery, having a rich and rare collection of plants from 50 countries in 1909. It took more than three decades to give a full shape to this garden. The garden housed about 15,000 plants covering more than 600 species of around 335 genera belonging to 87 families. Among those, the famous Baobab plant (Adansonia digitata) was collected from Africa and adapted in this garden. There are the famous camellias that inspired poet Rabindranath Tagore to compose his famous poem 'Camelia' during his visit to this garden in late 1920s. The garden is divided into two parts, Psyche and Cybele. Most attraction is sun clock. There is a house only for Aloe plants. It is vary nice looking at morning. The unique plants, climbing Ivy (Fichus ripens var. heterophylla) and Papyrus (Cyprus papyrus), the Egyptian paper plant was collected and planted here. The lotus tank housed the famous Amajan lotus (Victoria regia) and blue nymphets. The famous pond, Sankhanidhi and the Sundial are located in the Cybele part of the garden. It remains open from 9-12 am and 3-5 pm. Ticket price for individual is Tk.5/- only.

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