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Dhaka

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Places to discover

Begin with these
local highlights.

01

Walk through Lalbagh Fort and its Mughal gardens

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02

Tour Ahsan Manzil, the Pink Palace

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03

Explore the National Parliament complex exterior and nearby lake

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04

Visit the Liberation War Museum

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05

See Bangla art at the National Museum

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06

Remember the Language Movement at Shaheed Minar

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07

Take an architecture walk around Curzon Hall and Dhaka University

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08

Experience Old Dhaka’s food streets and traditional bakeries

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09

Ride a rickshaw through historic neighbourhoods

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Watch river life from Sadarghat and the Buriganga waterfront

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011

Browse crafts and folk art at Aarong and local artisan markets

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012

Relax at Ramna Park or the National Botanical Garden

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013

Visit Dhakeshwari Temple, Star Mosque and Armenian Church respectfully

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014

Explore contemporary art galleries and Bengal Shilpalay

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015

Shop at New Market, Bashundhara City or Jamuna Future Park

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016

Plan a day trip to Sonargaon and Panam City

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History & culture

A district shaped
by its people.

Dhaka is part of Bangladesh’s layered river, agricultural and cultural landscape. This guide provides an editorial starting point; fuller histories, oral traditions and local recommendations will be added with verified district sources.