Dhaka/Central

Motijheel

আহসান হাবীব

Biswarup Ganguly

Boles Shikmim

Ranadipam Basu

Ranadipam Basu

Hameem Shakhawat

Tanweer Morshed

Biswarup Ganguly

Rangan Datta Wiki

Mamun2a

Luthador

Anika fariha

Nahid Sultan

• Baitul Mukarram MosqueThe national mosque of Bangladesh. It was built in 1968, and is the 10th largest mosque in the world.

• Dhammarajika Bouddha Maha Vihar

  phone: +880 2 841-162
  address: Atisha Dipankar Sarak, Kamalapur
  A Buddhist temple and monastery established in 1960, with a number of other facilities on site. There are various mosaics, murals, statues and artefacts at the monastery.

• Banga BhabanOfficial residence of the President. This grand palace of the British India era is only visible from the outside.

Dhaka University Campus

• National Museum

  phone: +880 2 9674796
  address: Shahbag Rd
  Contains a large number of interesting collections, including sculptures and paintings from the Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim periods. Next door is a popular public library.

• Liberation War Museum

  phone: +880 2 9559091
  address: 5 Segun Bagicha
  Contains rare archival photographs and items used by the freedom fighters during the nine month Liberation War of 1971.

• Musa Khan Mosque

  address: University of Dhaka
  Located west of Shahidullah Hall at Dhaka University, this historical mosque was built to honour the former ruler of the region. The inscriptions on the mosque seem to state that it was built in 1484 CE, but was repaired heavily in 1700 CE.

• Greek MemorialA memorial of the Greeks of Dhaka built somewhere in the early 1900s.

Buildings

• Old High Court Building

  phone: +880 2-9562941
  address: Kazi Nazrul Islam Ave, Ramna
  It was built as the residence of the British Governor, it illustrates a happy blend of European and Mughal architecture. Now houses the Supreme Court.

• Curzon Hall

  phone: +880 2-8614150
  address: University of Dhaka
  An architecturally beautiful building named after Lord Curzon. Once intended as a town hall, it now houses the Science Faculty of the University of Dhaka.

Monuments

• Aparajeya Bangla

  address: University of Dhaka, in front of the Faculty of Arts
  A statue dedicated to those who died in the 1971 Liberation War. Designed by sculptor Abdullah Khaled it is built of reinforced concrete and reaches a height of 11 feet. It was inaugurated on 16 December 1979. The sculpture consists of three humans with the central figure of a farmer carrying a gun on his shoulder and a grenade in one hand. On the left is a women carrying a first aid box and on the right is a bare-bodied young man carrying a gun. The statue represents the general public of Bangladesh, who fought for the 1971 Liberation War.

• Central Shaheed Minar

  address: In front of the Dhaka Medical College, University of Dhaka
  A symbol of Bengali nationalism. This monument was built to commemorate the martyrs of the historic language movement of 1952. Thousands of people with floral wreaths and bouquets gather on 21 February annually, paying respect to the departed in a solemn atmosphere. The date was designated by the UN as International Mother Language Day due to the event. Celebrations begin at midnight.

• National Poet's Graveyard

  address: University of Dhaka
  Revolutionary poet Kazi Nazrul Islam died on the 29 August 1976 and was buried here.

Parks

• Suhrawardi Uddyan

  address: Suhrawardi Uddan Rd
  A race course of the British times, it has been converted into a park. It was the place where independence leader Sheikh Mujibur Raman delivered a historic oath of independence speech before the 1971 War, and where the Pakistani army surrendered a few months later. The Shadhinota Stambha monument, a 50-m-high tower of light composed of stacked glass panel, has been erected here. The Museum of Independence, an underground museum of Bangladesh independence, is below the tower. Suhrawardi Uddyan also houses the eternal flame to mark its significance.

• Ramna Green

  address: Ramna, Dhaka
  A vast stretch of green surrounded by a serpentine lake.

Suhrawardi Uddyan

• Museum of Independence

  address: Suhrawardy Uddyan
  At the spot where Sheikh Mujibur Raman delivered a historic oath of independence speech before the 1971 War, and where the Pakistani army surrendered a few months later. The museum consists of a 50-m-high glass tower of light. The museum is underground and is centered round a fountain of falling water. The museum houses a large collection of photos of Bangladesh's War of Independence. It was inaugurated on 25 March 2015, the 45th anniversary of Bangladeshi independence.

• Eternal Flame (শিখা চিরন্তন)

  address: Northern end of Suhrawardy Uddyan
  The eternal flame was inaugurated by Prime Minister Sheik Hasina on 7 Mrach 1997. The flame burns eternally at the Northern end of Suhrawardi Uddyan, beneath the Bangladesh National flag.

• Mausoleum of Three Leaders (তিন নেতার মাজার)

  address: Southwestern corner of Suhrawardy Uddyan
  Eternal resting place of great national leaders, Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Haque, Hossain Shahid Suhrawardy and Khaja Nazimuddin. All the three men served as Prime Minister of Bengal in British India.

• Shahbaz Khan Mosque and Dargah

  address: Suhrawardy Uddyan, behind Mausoleum of Three Leaders
  This mosque and tomb, constructed in 1679 by Haji khwaja Shahbaz, a rich merchant of Dhaka.

• Ramna Kali Mandir

  address: Suhrawardy Uddyan
  A thousand-year-old temple, dedicated to the goddess Kali. The temple was vandalized during the Pakistan war of 1971 and later reconstructed.

Tejgaon-Dhanmondi

• Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban

  phone: +880 2 8171323
  address: Sher-e-Bangla Nagar
  Designed by the famous American architect, Louis I. Kahn, it is renowned as a modern architectural wonder of the region. The Parliament is surrounded by gardens that form a peaceful getaway from the chaos of the city. The building is also surrounded by heavy security. Foreigners have to fill out a form and provide passport photocopies to visit the building. No cameras or phones allowed inside.

• Bangabandhu Memorial Museum

  address: Road #32, Dhanmondi, Dhaka
  Former residence of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. It has been transformed into a museum and contains a rare collection of personal effects and photographs of his life and times. He was assassinated in 1975 along with most of his family members.

• National Museum of Science and Technology

  phone: +880 2 9114128
  address: Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka
  A museum and modern learning centre displaying the latest scientific discoveries. Each weekend, a starwatching evening is held for Tk 10.

• Holy Rosary Church

  phone: +880 2 814-2093
  address: Holycross College Rd
  An old Portuguese-influenced church built in 1677. The façade was recently repainted into heavy Indian-style colours. A large, new building has been built next door to allow a larger congregation.

• Saat MasjidA mosque built during the 15th century; it is characterised by its seven white domes that peek upwards from the structure.

• Dhanmondi EidgahBuilt in 1640 the Dhanmondi Eidgah, is the oldest surviving Mughal monument in Dhaka. It was used for Eid prayers for both Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Zoha. The Eidgah consists of an open courtyard measuring 45 m by 40 m, and is surrounded by a 5-m-high wall. Entrance is through a arched gateway in the East. The Western wall contains an arched semi octagonal Miharba.

• Novo Theatre (Planetarium)

  phone: +880 2 9138878
  address: Bijoy Sharani, Tejgaon
  a planetarium located on Bijoy Sarani Avenue of Tejgaon area in Dhaka. Built on 5.46 acres of land, its spaces range in size from its 21-metre dome, seating 275 people; to three-metre inflatable and portable domes where people sit on the floor. The Planetarium dome simulates Earth and its cool blue sky. This dome-shaped theatre was built with the latest equipment, enabling visitors to soar into space as well as experience the thrills of an interplanetary journey in a three-dimensional environment. The curved ceiling represents the sky and shows moving images of planets and stars through projection onto a large-screen dome at an angle of 120 degrees. This planetarium features three kinds of exhibits. They Journey to Infinity presents a celestial show of stars, planets and other heavenly bodies in virtual reality. The Ei Amader Bangladesh features Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's 7 March lecture, while the Grand Canyon describes North America's settlement clan, Garikhad, which existed in the Grand Canyon 4000 years ago. The planetarium also has a 30-seat Space Ride Simulator.

• Institute of Arts and Crafts

  phone: +880 2 9675219 (ext 8570 or 8571)
  address: University of Dhaka, Shahbag
  Houses a representative collection of folk-art, modern art and paintings by numerous artists of Bangladesh.

University

• Banga (or Bango) Bazar, is a block west of the Gulistan bus station on Kamruzzaman Sharani Street at the edge of Old Dhaka. For shopaholics this is probably a paradise but for others it can be a nightmare. There are thousands of small stalls intersected by narrow walkways which are often jammed with people. The quality varies widely but the prices can be very cheap after hard bargaining, such as US$1 for a T-shirt, US$3 for blue jeans and US$5 for jackets. However, this is not a market for the brand-conscious.

Tejgaon-Dhanmondi

• Bashundara City Mall

  address: Pantha Path
  A modern 10-storey shopping complex with a wide variety of shops, a supermarket, a food court, cinema, and more.

• New Market

  address: on Mirpur Road in Dhanmondi
  This is the largest market in the city and it has more class, more room and more choice. Prices may be a little higher because the stall rents are more expensive than elsewhere in the city but it is very affordable compared to western prices. As well as clothing, there is leather, linen, jewellery, household goods, CDs and DVDs and food. It is normally closed on Tuesdays.

University

• New Café Jheel

  phone: +880 2-9552255
  address: 18/1 Topkhana Road
  Serves good local dishes for the budget traveler. Expect to pay Tk 150-200 for a 3 course meal. Although you can possibly get lunch/dinner for as low as Tk 60.

• Jharna Grill

  phone: +880 2 811 1005
  address: 107 Kazi Nazrul Islam Ave
  The top restaurant in the hotel serves very good seafood. Expect to pay Tk 3,000 for a 3-course meal with drinks. The hotel has other good restaurants too.

• The Amber Room

  phone: +880-2-55663030
  address: 1 Minto Road
  A fancy steakhouse and seafood restaurant in the InterContinental Hotel. Also has wine pairings.

• Elements

  phone: +880-2-55663030
  address: 1 Minto Road
  A good but very expensive buffet with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

• Aqua Deck

  phone: +880-2-55663030
  address: 1 Minto Road
  A lounge next to the pool in the InterContinental Hotel with things like sandwiches and salads. More affordable than the other restaurants in the hotel.

Tejgaon-Dhanmondi

• Jeni Kabab An old and famous kebab restaurant.
• Kozmo Lounge A very cozy place at Dhanmondi 4/A. The cafe sometimes arrange quality musical performances.

• Mama Halim

  phone: +880 6662625097
  New Circular Road 2nd Floor, (opposite Aarong) Moghbazaar. Sells: biryani, kebabs, cakes, ice cream, biscuits, fruit and also gifts.
• Coopers- Kalabagan. Very famous for cakes and fast food.
• Red Tomato-Dhanmondi Road-27. A medium quality old Chinese restaurant which serves Chinese and Thai food.
• VOOT- An upscale restaurant with a haunted theme (VOOT-meaning ghost in Bengali), high quality food, next to the well known Rifles Square Market .

• Xindian Restaurant

  phone: +880 2-8123830
  address: Road No 16 (old 27), 1209 Dhaka
  High-end Chinese restaurant

• BBQ Tonight

  address: Road No 16 (old 27), 1209 Dhaka
  Kebab and Mughlai food. Mouth watering and unbelievably tasty.

• Cafe Mango

  address: Kala Bagan
  The ambiance is fantastic.

• Star Hotel & Restaurant

  address: On Dhanmondi Road 2
  Very inexpensive local food, famous for Kacchi Biryani and kebabs. A meal for one can run you Tk. 50-300.

• Star Kabab

  address: Shat Maszid Road
  Famous for its beef and mutton kebab. Different from Star Hotel listed here also.

• Bashudhara City Food Court

  address: Pantha Path
  A large food court in the Bashundhara City Mall with all manner of fast food, western food, Bangladeshi food and more. There is also a slightly higher end Food Hall in the food court.

Budget

• Hotel Motijheel

  address: 28/i Toyenbee circular Road

• White House Hotel

  address: 155, Shanti Nagar
  In a central location and rooms have air-con, TVs and internet connection with a decent speed

Mid-range

• Ambrosia Guest House

  phone: +880 2 966850, +880 2 9665760
  In Dhanmondi Residential Area. Tk 2,876 per night, with breakfast and free broadband Internet connection from the rooms.

• Grand Azad Hotel

  phone: +880-2-9559399
  address: 55 Purana Paltan
  500 metres from the main city and some of the main tourist attractions. Modern hotel with facilities including a gym, lounge, restaurant, snooker room and an on site beauty salon.

Splurge

• Hotel Orchard Plaza

  phone: +880 2 933 3904
  address: 71 Nayapaltan Rd, Motijheel
  Built in 2003. Rooms are equipped with complimentary Internet, and it's comfortable and clean with super friendly staff. The restaurant on the 11th floor is also good and has broad city views.

• Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka

  phone: +880-8111005
  address: 107 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue
  For a long time was considered one of the top hotels in the city. In room internet access is available and works well. The hotel also has a swimming pool to enjoy. A room on the Pacific floor (7/8) will cost US$290 including breakfast. These rooms are a good choice since laundry and wired internet access are included in the price, plus a free bar in the Pacific lounge from 18:00-20:00. There are good restaurants and service is excellent throughout the hotel.

• InterContinental Dhaka

  phone: +880-2-55663030
  address: 1 Minto Road
  A very nice outpost of the InterContinental Hotel brand, part of IHG. Several restaurants, a bar, conference space, pool