Dhaka division is located at the center of Bangladesh. Dhaka city is the capital of Bangladesh, known as the city of mosque, muslin and rickshaws. Having a happy blending of old and new architectural trends, Dhaka Division has been developing fast as a modern city and is throbbing with activities in all spheres of life. It is the center of industrial, commercial, cultural, educational and political activities for Bangladesh.
Main tourist Attractions inside Dhaka city:
- Lalbagh Fort: The fort of Aurangabad, popularly known as the Lalbagh Fort located in old Dhaka area, was built in 1678 AD.
- 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 early Nawabs of Dhaka.
- Hussaini Dalan: It is one of the oldest structures and attractions in old Dhaka area. The history of 'Hussaini / Hussni Dalan' is 400 years old. The building is located on Nazim Uddin Road in old Dhaka.
- Baldha Garden: Baldha Garden is established in 1904 in Wari, old Dhaka. This garden has a rich collection of indigenous and exotic plants.
- Star Mosque: A very beautiful mosque, situated at Mahuttuly on Abul Khairat Road, old Dhaka, also known as Tara Masjid.
- Baitul Mukarram Mosque: This is one of the biggest and beautiful mosques in the country, situated at Gulistan, Purana Paltan.
- Central Shahid Minar: Symbol of Bengali nationalism. This monument was built to honor the martyrs of the historic Language movement of 1952.
- Dhakeshwari Temple: Oldest hindu temple in the city (11th Century). The Dhakeshwari Temple situated near Azimpur.
- Bangladesh national Museum: The national museum of Bangladesh is situated in Shahbag which is the central point of the city.
- Bangabandhu memorial Museum: Bangabandhu memorial museum is situated at road no. 32 Dhanmondi. The residence of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has been turn into a museum.
- Mukti juddha Museum: Museum on our Liberation war situated at Segun Bagicha contains rare photographs of 1971 war and items used by the freedom fighters during the period.
- Science Museum: Located in Agargaon which is a modern learning center related to the latest science discoveries.
- Shadhinota Stambha: It is the place where the father of the nation Bangabondhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered his historical speech on 7th march 1971.
- National Poet's Graveyard: Graveyard of the revolutionary poet Kazi Nazrul Islam who died on the 29 August 1976. The graveyard is adjacent to the Dhaka University Mosque.
- Ramna Park: A vast stretch of green garden surrounded by a serpentine lake near the Intercontinental (Sheraton / Rupashi Bangla) Hotel.
- Suhrawardy Uddyan (Garden): The oath of independence of Bangladesh was taken here and Bangabandhu Sheik Mujibur Rahman gave clarion call for independence on this occasion on the 7th March 1971. It’s a popular and beautiful Park.
- Parliament House: Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (Parliament House) which is located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. It was designed by the famous architect Louis I. Kahn which is one of the master pieces.
- Curzon Hall: A Beautiful architectural building named after Lord Curzon which is now the Science Faculty of Dhaka University.
- Old High Court Building: It was built as the residence for the British Governor. It illustrates a happy blend of European and Mughal architecture.
- Bangladesh National Zoo & Botanical Garden: National Zoo & Botanical Garden are located in Mirpur area which is 20 km from the center of Dhaka city.
Main tourist Attractions outside the city (Dhaka Division):
- Sonargaon: The oldest capital of Bengal which is located beside Dhaka-Chattogram highway, about 29 km from Dhaka.
- Mosque of Baba Adam: The elegant 6-domed mosque (43'x36') of Baba Adam located in Rampal near Dhaka.
- National Martyrs Memorial: The beautiful National Martyrs Memorial is situated in Nabinagar, Savar approximately 35 km from Dhaka.
- Bhawal National Park: The Bhawal National Park is located in Gazipur district near Dhaka, it is 45 km far from the capital city.
- Tungipara Bangabandhu Mausoleum Complex: The graveyard of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman which is 144 km far from Dhaka in Tungipara, Gopalganj.
- Jamuna Bridge: Jamuna Bridge which is 4.8 km long, 110 km from Dhaka city on the River Jamuna. This bridge is main gateway between North Bengal and Dhaka.
- Modhupur Picnic Spot: Modhupur picnic spot is as forest park, 155 km from Dhaka Division headquarter. It has a great historical importance located in Tangail district.
- Susang Durgapur: Susang Durgapur is a real natural beauty of forest river & hills area where the Garos and other tribal live, about 182 km from Dhaka.
- Gajni Parjatan Center: Gajni Parjatan Center is a natural tourist spot which is 220 km far from Dhaka. You will find the natural beauty of hills, lakes, forest & lots of birds here.
- Other Picnic Spots: There are popular and beautiful picnic spots in the area around Savar, Ashulia, Mirzapur, Joydevpur, Sripur, Madhupur, Rajendrapur National Park, Chandra and Salna. All of which have rest houses that can be used by tourists on request to the Forest Department. Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation owns two picnic spots with Bunglows at Chandra and Salna, which can also be hired by tourists. There are lots of amusement parks located around all the Dhaka division.
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