Ahsan Manzil

Ahsan Manzil

(The Largest Palace in Dhaka, 1859 AD)

Ahsan manzil is one of the famous tourist spots in Bangladesh. The palace has enjoyed a varied history, starting from being Rang Mahal (of Sheikh Enayetullah, a Zamindar of Jamalpur pargana (Barisal) during the time of the Mughals) to a French trading centre. Nawab Khwaja Alimullah bought it from the French in 1830 and converted it into his residence, effecting necessary reconstruction and renovations. Ahsan Manzil has now been converted into a museum and a popular tourist attraction of old Dhaka. Ahsan Manzil is one of the most significant architectural monuments of Bangladesh.

Required Information:

Entry Fee: 4Tk.

Weekly holyday: Thursday. Friday: from 4pm to 8pm.

Saturday to Wednesday: 9.00 am to 5pm (October to March), 10.00am to 6pm (April to September) and All activities of Museum close on Government Holiday.

Phone: (+8802)7391122, 7393866.

Tourist Spots of DHAKA DIVISION

DHAKA DIVISION

Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. It is also a mega city in the world. This division is located at center of the country has an area of 31119 sq. km and a population of 38.678 million. It has 17 districts and 64 municipalities. Madhupur and Bhawal Garhs are located to the northern parts of Dhaka, in Gazipur, southern part of Mymensingh and eastern part of Tangail districts; Garo hills are located in Mymensingh district. Dhaka (Capital City) stands on the bank of the river Buriganga.

DHAKA CITY

The city is known as the city of mosque, muslin and rickshaws. It has attracted travellers from far and near through ages. Dhaka as the capital of Bangladesh has grown into a busy city of about ten million people with an area of about 1353 sq. km. Having a happy blending of old and new architectural trends, Dhaka 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 Spots In Dhaka Division:

Inside Dhaka City: Ahsan Manjil, Lalbag Fort, National Museum, Bangabandhu Memorial, Mukti Juddha Museum, Shadhinota Stambha, National Poet's Graveyard, Suhrawardy Uddyan, National Leader Mausoleum, Parliament House, National Zoo, Star Mosque, Baitul Mukarram Mosque and so on.

Outside Dhaka City: Mosque Of Baba Adam, Sonargaon, National Martyrs Memorial, Bhawal National Park, Jamuna Bridge, Susang Durgapur, Gajni Parjatan Center and so on.