![> 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.](/Destinations/Bangladesh-Dhaka/07092995/599560305_osABa-Ti.jpg "> 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.")
![> Fresh fish being sold at the Fish market, 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.](/Destinations/Bangladesh-Dhaka/07092983/599559205_V4tqE-Ti.jpg "> Fresh fish being sold at the Fish market, 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.")
![> 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.](/Destinations/Bangladesh-Dhaka/07092759/599554221_tDof9-Ti.jpg "> 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.")
![> 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.](/Destinations/Bangladesh-Dhaka/07092747/599553544_6C3Pe-Ti.jpg "> 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.")
![> Bangladesh Shishu Academy (The Bangladesh Children's Academy) supported by UNICEF.
Bangladesh Shishu Academy (The Bangladesh Children's Academy) established by Ziaur Rahman's government at dhaka in 1976 with the objective of the mental, cultural and physical development of children and of exploring their talents in innovation. The academy has branch offices in all 64 districts of the country and in six selected upazilas of six divisions.
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.](/Destinations/Bangladesh-Dhaka/07092725/599552815_wiCjU-Ti.jpg "> Bangladesh Shishu Academy (The Bangladesh Children's Academy) supported by UNICEF.
Bangladesh Shishu Academy (The Bangladesh Children's Academy) established by Ziaur Rahman's government at dhaka in 1976 with the objective of the mental, cultural and physical development of children and of exploring their talents in innovation. The academy has branch offices in all 64 districts of the country and in six selected upazilas of six divisions.
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.")
![> Clay pots being sold on the streets of 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.](/Destinations/Bangladesh-Dhaka/07092722/599552340_uu9UT-Ti.jpg "> Clay pots being sold on the streets of 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.")
Tajhat Rajbari ('Tajhat Palace', in Rangpur). A grand old mansion, somewhat run-down and no longer used by anyone. It was used a few years ago as a district court. This picture was taken on a cold winter morning. At the time I visited, there did not seem to be any official entry to the inside of the building, but the caretaker on the day gave some companions and myself a quick no-commentary 'round the building' tour. I suppose this kind of building inspection is more meaningful if you are glancingly familiar with the layout of other mansions and palaces.
On sunnier days, the surrounding grounds are a popular picnic spot. The surrounding grounds are free for public use.
On sunnier days, the surrounding grounds are a popular picnic spot. The surrounding grounds are free for public use.
Tajhat Rajbari ('Tajhat Palace', in Rangpur). A grand old mansion, somewhat run-down and no longer used by anyone. It was used a few years ago as a district court. This picture was taken on a cold winter morning. At the time I visited, there did not seem to be any official entry to the inside of the building, but the caretaker on the day gave some companions and myself a quick no-commentary 'round the building' tour. I suppose this kind of building inspection is more meaningful if you are glancingly familiar with the layout of other mansions and palaces.
On sunnier days, the surrounding grounds are a popular picnic spot. The surrounding grounds are free for public use.
On sunnier days, the surrounding grounds are a popular picnic spot. The surrounding grounds are free for public use.
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