National Assembly of Bangladesh (Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban)
The construction of this masterpiece, designed by Louis Kahn, took 22 years from 1961 until its completion in 1983, interrupted only by the war for liberation from Pakistan. Today, the structure is used as assembly grounds by the parliament of the country. The monumental building ranks among some of the finest examples of modern Bangladeshi architecture.
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Address: Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Dhaka
Website: www.parliament.gov.bd
Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace)
Perhaps the city's most iconic landmark, this impressive palace dates back to 1872 and is a must for any visit to Dhaka. Renovations in the 1980s have left all 23 rooms just as they looked at their most luxurious and grandiose, and a walk through the palace is like a trip through time. A standout feature is the enormous elephant skull, a former Nawab's favourite.
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Address: Ahsanullah Rd, Dhaka
Opening hours: Sat-Wed 10.30am-5.30pm, Fri 3pm-8pm
Bangladesh National Museum
This fantastic museum takes visitors on a tour through the country's natural, social and art history, its geology, flora and fauna, and much more, with its high-quality displays and unique artefacts (a standout feature is the large river racing boat). It is well worth a visit to get an understanding of the country's fascinating history.
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Address: Shahbagh Rd, Dhaka
Email: dgmuseum@yahoo.com
Opening hours: Sat-Wed 9:30am-4pm, Fri 3pm-7:30pm
Phone: +880 2 8619396
Website: www.bangladeshmuseum.gov.bd
Tara Mosque
Another iconic monument of Dhaka, the Tara Mosque, or Star Mosque, has fascinated visitors and locals alike for years with its beautifully detailed mosaics. Interestingly, some tiles feature illustrations of Mt Fuji, since a renovation was done some 50 years ago using Japanese and English porcelain tiles.
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Address: Armanitola, Abul Khairat Rd, Dhaka
Phone: +880 1764 198966
Botanical Gardens
These beautiful and serene botanical gardens offer city-dwellers a tranquil and quiet place to escape the hectic and noisy city life. The gardens cover over 40 hectares and feature a rich array of thousands of examples of local and foreign plant life, as well as a wealth of birds that have made the gardens their home.
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Address: Mirpur, Dhaka
Phone: +880 1731 148716
Dhakeswari Temple
Although this temple may seem modern, it stands on a most sacred spot, where temples have stood for centuries. It is the Centre of the Hindu religion in Bangladesh, dedicated to Dhakeshwari, the protector deity of the city, and gathers thousands of followers every year during the Durga Puja festival in September.
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Address: Bakshi Bazar, Dhakeshwari Road, Dhaka
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