Bangladesh (বাংলাদেশ) is the Eastern neighbour of India. I got a chance to see the city of Dhaka which is the capital and the largest city of Bangladesh.
![Green landscaped gardens of Curzon Hall, Dhaka.
Curzon hall. Named after Lord Curzon and established in 1921.
Today it is the Faculty of Science, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
The red brick built building was made by the earstwhile British Raj as the Parliament for British Bengal Province in 1905. Later, it was handed over to the Oxford of the East- University of Dhaka. The hall is now used as exam hall for the Faculty of Science. while the rest of the building holds different departments. Being in the heart of one of the biggest University campuses in the South Asia and with its beautiful architechture and landscaping, it attracts many to visit.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.](/img/spacer.gif "Green landscaped gardens of Curzon Hall, Dhaka.
Curzon hall. Named after Lord Curzon and established in 1921.
Today it is the Faculty of Science, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
The red brick built building was made by the earstwhile British Raj as the Parliament for British Bengal Province in 1905. Later, it was handed over to the Oxford of the East- University of Dhaka. The hall is now used as exam hall for the Faculty of Science. while the rest of the building holds different departments. Being in the heart of one of the biggest University campuses in the South Asia and with its beautiful architechture and landscaping, it attracts many to visit.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.")
Green landscaped gardens of Curzon Hall, Dhaka.
Curzon hall. Named after Lord Curzon and established in 1921.
Today it is the Faculty of Science, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
The red brick built building was made by the earstwhile British Raj as the Parliament for British Bengal Province in 1905. Later, it was handed over to the Oxford of the East- University of Dhaka. The hall is now used as exam hall for the Faculty of Science. while the rest of the building holds different departments. Being in the heart of one of the biggest University campuses in the South Asia and with its beautiful architechture and landscaping, it attracts many to visit.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Curzon hall. Named after Lord Curzon and established in 1921.
Today it is the Faculty of Science, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
The red brick built building was made by the earstwhile British Raj as the Parliament for British Bengal Province in 1905. Later, it was handed over to the Oxford of the East- University of Dhaka. The hall is now used as exam hall for the Faculty of Science. while the rest of the building holds different departments. Being in the heart of one of the biggest University campuses in the South Asia and with its beautiful architechture and landscaping, it attracts many to visit.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Amazing architecture and beautiful facade of Curzon Hall, Dhaka.
Curzon hall. Named after Lord Curzon and established in 1921.
Today it is the Faculty of Science, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
The red brick built building was made by the earstwhile British Raj as the Parliament for British Bengal Province in 1905. Later, it was handed over to the Oxford of the East- University of Dhaka. The hall is now used as exam hall for the Faculty of Science. while the rest of the building holds different departments. Being in the heart of one of the biggest University campuses in the South Asia and with its beautiful architechture and landscaping, it attracts many to visit.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Curzon hall. Named after Lord Curzon and established in 1921.
Today it is the Faculty of Science, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
The red brick built building was made by the earstwhile British Raj as the Parliament for British Bengal Province in 1905. Later, it was handed over to the Oxford of the East- University of Dhaka. The hall is now used as exam hall for the Faculty of Science. while the rest of the building holds different departments. Being in the heart of one of the biggest University campuses in the South Asia and with its beautiful architechture and landscaping, it attracts many to visit.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Bangladeshi workmen at Curzon Hall, Dhaka.
Curzon hall. Named after Lord Curzon and established in 1921.
Today it is the Faculty of Science, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
The red brick built building was made by the earstwhile British Raj as the Parliament for British Bengal Province in 1905. Later, it was handed over to the Oxford of the East- University of Dhaka. The hall is now used as exam hall for the Faculty of Science. while the rest of the building holds different departments. Being in the heart of one of the biggest University campuses in the South Asia and with its beautiful architechture and landscaping, it attracts many to visit.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Curzon hall. Named after Lord Curzon and established in 1921.
Today it is the Faculty of Science, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
The red brick built building was made by the earstwhile British Raj as the Parliament for British Bengal Province in 1905. Later, it was handed over to the Oxford of the East- University of Dhaka. The hall is now used as exam hall for the Faculty of Science. while the rest of the building holds different departments. Being in the heart of one of the biggest University campuses in the South Asia and with its beautiful architechture and landscaping, it attracts many to visit.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Young children near Curzon Hall, Dhaka.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Shahid Minar - A symbol of Bengali nationalism, this monument was built to commemorate the martyrs of the historic Language movement of 1952. Thousands of people with floral wreaths and bouquet gather on 21 February every year to pay respect in a solemn atmosphere. In 1999 UNESCO declared 21st February - the Language Movement Day as the International Mother Language Day. The monument, Central Shaheed Minar (Dhaka, Bangladesh), reminds of the heroic sons of the nation who sacrificed their lives to establish Bangla (Bengali) as one of the main state languages.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Shadhinotar Shongram
The sculpture 'Swadhinata Sangram' is the embodiment of the consciousness and struggle of Bangalees. Eminent sculptor Shamim Sikder erected this grand sculpture. It is situated on the turn of the Fuller Road, between Jagannath Hall and SM Hall. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the sculpture on 10th March, 1999. Shamim Sikder built the first, and one of the largest, sculpture gardens in the country. Holding the National flag on the top, the huge statue shows faces of several historical persons. The artisan has also created one hundred and three small sculptures around the altar of liberation memorial sculpture. Images of prominent persons and different scenes of Bangalee culture have been included in the garden. Four phases of history: 1952/69/71/75 have been represented including the history of the Liberation War from Pakistan and the Pakistani soldiers with India's help.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
The sculpture 'Swadhinata Sangram' is the embodiment of the consciousness and struggle of Bangalees. Eminent sculptor Shamim Sikder erected this grand sculpture. It is situated on the turn of the Fuller Road, between Jagannath Hall and SM Hall. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the sculpture on 10th March, 1999. Shamim Sikder built the first, and one of the largest, sculpture gardens in the country. Holding the National flag on the top, the huge statue shows faces of several historical persons. The artisan has also created one hundred and three small sculptures around the altar of liberation memorial sculpture. Images of prominent persons and different scenes of Bangalee culture have been included in the garden. Four phases of history: 1952/69/71/75 have been represented including the history of the Liberation War from Pakistan and the Pakistani soldiers with India's help.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Colourful back side of a cycle rickshaw.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Fish market
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Fish market
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Fish market. Fresh fish being chucked out of the ice and put on the ground for sorting and selling.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
Dhaka (Bangla: ঢাকা, pronounced [ɖʱaka])— (Dacca) is the capital city of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ [ˈbaŋlad̪eʃ] Bangladesh). Dhaka, located on the banks of the Buriganga River is a megacity with a population of over 12 million. Dhaka is known as the City of Mosques and renowned for producing the world's finest muslin. it is a center for culture, education and business.
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