Dhaka is the capital and biggest city of Bangladesh
Dhaka is the capital and biggest city of
Bangladesh. The present Dhaka has a long story of advancement. It was
established during the tenth century. It filled in as the Mughal capital of
Bengal from 1608 to 1704.Before going under English standard in 1765 it was an
exchanging community for English, French, and Dutch expansionism . In 1905 it
was again named the capital of Bengal, and in 1956 it turned into the capital
of East Pakistan. During the Bangladesh war of freedom in1971 the city endured
a substantial harm. In 1982 the spelling was changed from ' Dacca' to 'Dhaka'.
Dhaka is situated in the geographic focal point of
the nation. It is in the extraordinary deltaic district of the Ganges and
Brahmaputra waterways. The city is inside the storm atmosphere zone, with a
yearly normal temperature of 25 deg C (77 deg F) and month to month implies
shifting between 18 deg C (64 deg F) in January and 29 deg C (84 deg F) in
August. Almost 80% of the yearly normal precipitation of 1,854 mm (73 in)
happens among May and September.
Dhaka is situated in one of the world's driving
rice-and jute-developing districts. Its businesses incorporate materials (jute,
muslin, cotton) and food preparing, particularly rice processing. An assortment
of other shopper merchandise are likewise produced here. The Muslim impact is
reflected in the in excess of 700 mosques and noteworthy structures found all
through the city. The College of Dhaka (1921) and a few specialized schools and
historical centers are situated here.
Attractions of Dhaka
Mosques : Dhaka has a few hundred mosques.
Conspicuous are Baitull Mukarram-National Mosque, the seven Domed Mosque
(seventeenth century), Star Mosque (eighteenth century) , Chawkbazar Mosque and
Huseni Dalan Mosque.
Lalbagh Stronghold : It was worked in 1678 A.D. by
Sovereign Mohammad Azam, child of Mughal ruler Aurangazeb. The fortress was the
location of ridiculous fight during the primary war of freedom (1857) when 260
sepoys positioned here supported by the individuals rebelled against English
powers. Extraordinary among the landmarks of the Lalbagh are the burial place
of Pari Bibi , Lalbagh Mosque, Crowd Corridor and Hammam of Nawab Shaista Khan
currently lodging an exhibition hall.
Bahadur Shah Park: It was worked to remember the
saints of the primary freedom war (1857-59) contrary to English principle. It
is said that the revolting sepoys and their common comrades were openly hanged
here.
Bangabandhu Dedication Exhibition hall : The home
of the dad of the country Bangabandhu Sheik Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi has
been transformed into a musuam. It contains uncommon assortment of belongings
and photos of his lifetime.
Mukti Juddha Exhibition hall : Arranged at Segun
Bagicha zone of the city the historical center contains uncommon photos of
Freedom war and things utilized by the political dissidents during the period.
Ahsan Manzil Exhibition hall : On the bank of the
waterway Buriganga in Dhaka the pink glorious Ahsan Manzil has been redesigned
and transformed into a historical center as of late. It is a case of the
countries rich social legacy. It was the home of the Nawab of Dhaka and a quiet
onlooker to numerous occasions. The remodeled Ahsan Manzil is a landmark of
monstrous recorded magnificence. It has 31 rooms with an immense arch on which
can be seen from miles around. It currently has 23 exhibitions showing
representations, furniture and family unit articles and utensils utilized by
the Nawab.
Curzon Corridor : Lovely design building named
after Ruler Curzon. It presently houses the Science Staff of Dhaka College.
Old High Court Building : Initially worked as the
living arrangement of the English Representative, it delineates a glad mix of
European and Mughal design.
Dhaka Zoo : Prevalently known as Mirpur Zoo. Bright
and alluring assortments of various nearby and outside types of creatures and
feathered creatures including the superb Illustrious Bengal Tiger are accessible
here.
National Exhibition hall : Situated at the main
issue of the city, the historical center contains countless intriguing
assortments including models and artistic creations of the Hindu, Buddhist and
Muslim periods.
Greenhouse : Based on a territory of 205 sections
of land of land at Mirpur and nearby Dhaka Zoo. One can examine the zoo and the
professional flowerbed in one outing.
National Park : Arranged at Rejendrapur, 40 km.
north of Dhaka city , this is a huge (1,600 sections of land) national
recreational timberland with offices for excursion and paddling and so forth.
Shahid Minar : Image of Bengali patriotism. This
landmark was worked to remember the saints of the noteworthy Language
development of 1952. Hundreds and thousands of individuals with botanical
wreaths and bundle assemble on 21 February consistently to offer appreciation
in a grave climate. Festivities start at party time of 12 PM.
National Writer's Cemetery : Progressive artist
Kazi Nazrul Islam kicked the bucket on the 29 August 1976 and was covered here.
The cemetery is contiguous the Dhaka College Mosque.
Suhrawardy Uddyan (Nursery) : A Mainstream Park.
The pledge of freedom of Bangladesh was taken here and Father of the Country
Bangabandhu Sheik Mujibur Rahman gave clarion call for autonomy on this event
on the seventh Walk 1971. The spot is well known for its rich verdure and
delicate breezes. Everlasting Fire to breathe life into the memory of the
saints of our Freedom war has been blown here as of late.
Tomb of National Pioneers : Situated at the
southwestern corner of Suhrawardy Uddyan, it is the endless resting spot of
incredible national pioneers, Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Haque, Hossain Shahid
Suhrawardy and Khaja Nazimuddin.
Banga Bhaban : The official habitation of the
President, situated in the city . One can have an outside perspective on this
amazing royal residence.
Baldha Nursery : Novel production of the late
Narendra Narayan Roy, the proprietor of Baldha. Year of foundation was 1904.
Situated in Wari zone of Dhaka city, the nursery with its rich assortment of
indigenous and colorful plants is one of the most energizing fascination for
naturalists and sightseers.
Ramna Green: An immense stretch of green nursery
encompassed by a serpentine lake close to the Sheraton Inn.
Parliament House : Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban
(Parliament House) situated at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar has unmistakable engineering
highlights. Planned by the renowned draftsman Louis I. Kahn, it might be called
a design marvel of this locale.
Science Exhibition hall : The historical center is
a cutting edge learning focus identified with the most recent logical
disclosures. It is arranged at Agargaon.
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