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Bahadur Shah Park sits in the middle of old Dhaka, in the Laxmibazar area. It is one of the few green spaces left in the crowded city centre. The park is named after the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, and it holds a piece of history that many visitors miss. If you are staying […]
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Rose Garden Palace sits on KM Das Lane in Old Dhaka, hidden behind a busy market and a narrow lane. Most people walk past it without knowing the palace is there. If you want to see it, you need to know exactly how to get there, because the route is not obvious. Key Takeaways Rose […]
Read moreYou’re in Dhaka and want to see the Armenian Church, but you’re not sure how to get there. It’s tucked away in old Dhaka, and the traffic can be overwhelming. Here’s a practical guide to reaching it without losing your mind. Key Takeaways The Armenian Church is located in Armanitola, a short walk from many […]
Read moreStar Mosque, locally known as Tara Masjid, sits in the old quarter of Dhaka, in Armanitola. It’s one of the few Mughal-era mosques in the city where the exterior is decorated with blue star motifs. Getting there is straightforward, but the narrow lanes and heavy traffic can confuse first-time visitors. Key Takeaways Star Mosque is […]
Read moreAhsan Manzil, the iconic pink palace on the banks of the Buriganga River, sits in the old part of Dhaka. For first-time visitors, finding it can feel confusing because the area is a maze of narrow lanes. But once you know the exact route, it’s straightforward. Key Takeaways Ahsan Manzil is located in Kumartuli, Old […]
Read moreOld Dhaka is the historic heart of Bangladesh’s capital, a dense urban area packed with narrow lanes, centuries-old buildings, and bustling markets. If you’re planning to explore it, you need to know how to get there, what to expect, and how to move around. Key Takeaways Old Dhaka is best reached by rickshaw or CNG […]
Read moreLalbagh Fort sits in the old part of Dhaka, and getting there is easier than most visitors expect. The fort is at Lalbagh Road, just south of the Buriganga River. Most people start from either the airport or the main hotel areas in Gulshan or Motijheel. Key Takeaways Lalbagh Fort is in Old Dhaka, reachable […]
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Old Dhaka is dense, narrow, and loud. You cannot treat it like the rest of the city. The streets were built for rickshaws, not cars. If you try to take a taxi or Uber, you will spend most of your time stuck in traffic. The real way to move around is on foot, by rickshaw, […]
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