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The Greater Dhaka region was under the kingdom of Vanga and Gangaridai in ancient period. [8] Archaeological excavations in 2017–2018 inside the former Old Dhaka Central Jail on Nazimuddin Road in Old Dhaka revealed some glazed and rolled potteries which are similar to what were found in ancient Mahasthangarh and, Wari-Bateshwar ruins in Bangladesh, and other ruins in India, Malaysia ...
According to those who lived in the historic city, "Dhaka was a courtly, genteel town – the very last flowering, in their telling, of Mughal etiquette and sensibility. It is this history that is today still reflected in the faded grandeur of the old city, now crumbling due to decades of neglect.
Today, Lalbagh Fort is one of the most visited sites in Dhaka. Several pieces of artillery are kept inside the fort. The Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation is funding a restoration project for parts of the fort. [7] Lalbagh Fort is one of the most recognized symbols of Mughal rule in Bengal. [8] One of the fort building
Ahsan Manzil (Bengali: আহসান মঞ্জিল) is a palace located in the Kumartoli area beside Buriganga River of Dhaka, Bangladesh. [1] [2] It was formerly the residence and seat of the Nawab of Dhaka and has been designated an Old Dhaka Heritage Site. [3] It now serves as a museum. [4]
The museum has a collection of over 300 historic photographs in 144 glass panels that depict the history of Bangladesh. [8] Terracotta, pictures and paper clippings of the war of liberation is on display at the museum. Copies of foreign newspapers and reports showing different events of war of liberation are kept in the gallery.
Its origin is unknown. according to legends, the shrine has the tomb of Gulab Shah was a spiritual leader came to British India from Yemen or Iraq in 19th century. However, the historians says that the there was a grave of unknown people and later people started to visit it believing that it was belongs to a spiritual leader.
As Dhaka expanded and better opportunities arose elsewhere, many families relocated to other areas within the city. [ 11 ] [ 8 ] [ 7 ] [ 12 ] In 2012, Wari Thana was established with a population of approximately 2.6 lakh residents.
Ramna Lake shoreline Large old trees of Ramna Park A Traveler's tree at Ramna Park. Ramna Park (Bengali: রমনা পার্ক, romanized: Rômnā Pārk, or Bengali: রমনা উদ্যান, romanized: Rômnā Udyān) is a significant urban green space renowned for its historical significance and recreational amenities, situated at the centre of Dhaka, Bangladesh.