The most traditional and scenic places in Dhaka (Part II)
In
the first part of "Dhaka's most traditional and scenic places" we
have learned about 15 traditional and aesthetic places of Dhaka. In the second
part of the article titled "Dhaka's most traditional and scenic
places" we will learn about 13 more traditional and scenic places.
1. Jinjira Palace
Jinjira
Palace is a historical monument located in Keraniganj on the other side of the
river Buriganga in Dhaka. After the death of Sirajdaula, Sharfunnesa, Siraj's
mother Amena, Khala Ghaseti Begum, Siraj's wife Lutfunnesa, and their infant
daughter were all imprisoned in this Jinjira Palace in Dhaka. After living in
captivity in this Jinjira palace for some time, Ghaseti Begum and Amena Begum
were drowned in a boat at the behest of Miron. At Clive's direction, Sharfunnesa,
Siraj's wife, Lutfunnesa, and his infant daughter were rescued and sent to
Murshidabad.
2. Ruplal House
Ruplal
House is a building built by zamindars and merchants in the Shyambazar area of
old Dhaka on the north bank of the river Buriganga in the sixties of the
nineteenth century. It is a 91.44-meter-high two storey building. Two brothers
named Ruplal Das and Raghunath Das built the building. It is divided into two
different parts, each with a slightly different architectural style. The roof
of the building was built in the 'Corinthian' style. On top of this is the
'Pediment' built in the style of Renaissance. When India was divided in 1947,
Ruplal's heirs moved to West Bengal, India. It is currently under the
supervision of the Archaeological Department of the Government of Bangladesh.
3. Suhrawardy Udyan
Suhrawardy
Udyan is a sprawling city park located in Dhaka's Ramna Thana, formerly known
as Ramna Race Course Maidan. And here, after the British colonial rule, horse
races were held every Sunday. It was formerly a military club of British
soldiers. It was also used as a Ramna horse racing ground and Ramna gymnasium.
It was here that "Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman" delivered his speech on March 7 and it was in this park that the
Pakistan Army surrendered to the Allied forces on December 16, 1971. Due to
which this place is also a national monument.
4. Nakshipalli
Nakshipalli,
Purbachal is just a short walk from Bholanathpur and Bholanathpur after
crossing two bridges in a row with 300 feet road from Kuril Biswaroad in Dhaka.
This is basically a restaurant. But, even if it is a restaurant, its weather is
like the green of the village! Here you will actually feel like you are not in
a busy city like Dhaka as if you have moved to a village surrounded by
greenery. You can come here for peace of mind in this busy city. The restaurant
is excellent not only for eating, but also for sightseeing and spending time. A
large pond in the middle, a wooden road on it. The pond is surrounded by a
porch and seating arrangements. There are also horse-drawn carriages and
beautiful boats. It is like a quiet village covered with the shade of a
peaceful environment.
5. Beauty Building
Beauty
Boarding is located at No. 1 Srishdas Lane, Bangla Bazar, Old Dhaka. It is a
two-storied old house with a rich history of Bengali art and culture. It is
named after the daughter of Pralahad Chandra. It was a meeting place for
talented people of Bengali literature and culture. That is why it is called the
foundation of history. The journey of this boarding started in 1947. It was
earlier used as the office of "Sonar Bangla" magazine edited by Sunil
Kumar Mukherjee. Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury, Hasan Hafizur Rahman and many others
used to come here to chat.
6. Shaista Kha's Mosque
The
Shaista Khan Mosque in Old Dhaka is one of the oldest mosques. This small
mosque is located behind the Burford River behind the Midford Hospital. After
coming to Dhaka city as a subedar of Shaista Khan, he built various buildings,
he also built buildings and mosques in the Midford area for his own stay. It is
said that this mosque was built when Shaista Khan first came to Dhaka as a
subedar. The mosque burned down in the early twentieth century and was later
rebuilt.
7. Lalkuthi Northbrook Hall
Lalkuthi
Northbrook Hall is one of the oldest and most beautiful architectural monuments
located at Wise Ghat on the banks of the river Buriganga in Dhaka. It is now
known as Lalkuthi to the locals. The Governor-General of India George Bering
Northbrook visited Dhaka in 1874. The building was constructed as a town hall
to commemorate his visit. The rich local people of Dhaka at that time named
this building Northbrook Hall in honor of Governor-General Northbrook. It was
here that on 8 February 1926, the world poet Rabindranath Tagore was given a
reception in Dhaka Municipality. There is a theater here and a library at the
back of the main building. This dilapidated building is currently under the
charge of Dhaka City Corporation.
8. Kasbabatuli Mosque
Kasbabatuli
Jame Mosque, known to locals as ‘Sugar Pieces Mosque’. It is located on PK
Ghosh Road in Kasaituli, Old Dhaka. The exact date of installation of this
mosque is not known. It is believed that this mosque is about one hundred years
old. According to some, it was built in 1907. Many say it was built in 1919.
The mosque has white porcelain pieces that look like grains of sugar. This is
the main reason why the locals call the mosque a piece of sugar mosque.
9. Binti Bibi Mosque
Binat
Bibi Mosque is located on the north side of Narinda Pool in Old Dhaka. This is
a medieval mosque. Inscriptions are engraved on this mosque. And according to
this inscription, according to experts, it was built in 1457 AD during the
reign of Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah by his daughter Musammat Bakht Binat
Bibi.
10. Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque
Khan
Mohammad Mridhar Mosque is an ancient mosque located in the Atashkhana of old
Dhaka which was built in 1706 AD during the reign of Nayeb Nazim Farrukhshiar.
According to historian Muntasir Mamun, it was built by Khan Mohammad Mridha on
the orders of Kazi Ibadullah, the chief of Dhaka. At present the mosque is
under the responsibility of the Archaeological Department of the Government of
Bangladesh.
11. Manot Ghat
Manot
Ghat is located in Dohar Upazila and you can see it directly from Nawabganj
Road in Dhaka. It is also called Mini Cox's Bazar in Dhaka. It is located on
one side of the river Padma. Faridpur is on the other side of the river. There
is a huge char on the east side of the ghat which will remind people of the
beach. If you walk along the riverbank, you will feel that the char is like a
beach and the huge Padma is like a sea. If you wish, you can take a boat ride
on the river Padma. There are also speed boats or trawlers to navigate the
Padma.
12. Shahid Minar
The
central Shahid Minar is located in the Ramna police station of Dhaka, on the
campus of Dhaka University, next to the Dhaka Medical College. It is one of the
tourist centers of Dhaka. It was built in memory of the martyrs of the 1952
language movement. Every year on 21st February, thousands of people come here
and pay homage to the martyrs of the language movement by giving flowers.
13. National Memorial
The
National Memorial is located at Savar, northwest of Dhaka. The monument has
been erected to commemorate the outstanding sacrifices and contributions of the
great martyrs of the Bangladesh War of Independence. The main building consists
of seven triangular high and distinct walls. The installation is 45.72 meters
high. Architect Syed Mainul Hossain designed the pillar in such a way that it
can be seen in different structures from different angles. There are also ten
mass graves of those killed in the liberation war. Officially, foreign
statesmen have to come to Bangladesh to pay their respects at this memorial.
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