Sunday, September 18, 2011

Curzon hall


The Curzon hall was established in the year of 1904. This hall was named after Lord Curzon, the viceroy of India. It is situated at the Dhaka University area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. A year later, after the partitioned of Bengal, Dhaka was known as a capital of East Bengal and Assam. In 1911 this hall was used as a Dhaka college. It became part of the university’s science section after the establishment of the Dhaka university in the year of 1921. It is tremendous combination of European and Mughal designing styles and the traditional artistry of the time. That’s why; this hall is an unforgettable attraction.


Undefeated bangla


Aparajeyo bangla (undefeated bangla) is one of the most magnificent monuments dedicated to the Bangladesh Liberation war in 1971. This monument has great influence in national, political, social and cultural lives. It is located at the heart of Dhaka University campus, Dhaka Bangladesh.


Small sona mosque


Small golden mosque locally known as chhoto sona masjid is one of the most magnificent monument in Bangladesh. It was built at the sultanate period. In the year 1493-1519, wali Muhammad built this mosque during the reign of sultan Alauddin Husain Shah. It is located at Gaur in Rajshahi district, Bangladesh. It was roofed over with 15 gold-gilded domes including 3 chauchala domes in the middle row.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

World war 2 cemetery in comilla



Commonwealth war cemetery is situated near Mynamati of Comilla. This cemetery is surrounded by ever green natural beauties, greenwood trees, grasslands and herbs. When we look around the cemetery, we will see the names of the world heroes irrespective of castes and creed all the way through. This world cemetery has added a new dimension of this glorified district towards heritage, culture and ritual of Bangladesh. Second World War has enriched Comilla. 736 soldiers have been buried here symbolizing their contribution in world war II preordained for the citizens of Russia, Japan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India & Barma.

Bahadur shah park


Bahadur Shah Zafar Park is located in old Dhaka Bangladesh. This park was previously known as Victoria Park. Established by the British in early nineteenth century. The name was changed after independence from the British in 1947 in respect for the last emperor of Mughal India, Bahadur shah zafar.

Sonargaon oldest capital of bengal




Sonargaon was the ancient capital of Bangle. It is 27 km away from Dhaka. This ancient capital of bangle was also called 'Panam Nagar' which is still standing with its past. By the second Quarter of the fourteenth century AD Sonargaon had developed into a commercial metropolis. Seafaring boats could easily reach Sonargaon from west Asian and southeast Asian countries. Sonargaon was an important port city. They had directly commercial relations with China, Indonesia and Maldives. They produced muslin, especially its finest variety which is called khasa. Second decade of the seventeenth century AD, sonagaon lost its commercial and political status. Again rose when it established as a trading center of cotton fabrics in the nineteenth century AD.