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.

Parliament of bangladesh



The national assembly is the national parliament of Bangladesh. It is located in the capital of Bangladesh Dhaka. It was created by architect Louis Kahn. It is one the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh. The parliament of Bangladesh contains 345 seats including 45 women reserved seats. The last 9th National Parliamentary Election was held on December 29, 2008 and, under normal conditions, elections are called every five years. The most important part of the Main Plaza is the Parliament Chamber. There are two podiums and two galleries for VIP visitors.

National memorial of bangladesh



This memorial is a monument in Bangladesh. It represents the value and sacrifice of those killed in the Bangladesh liberation war of 1971. Bangladesh got independence from Pakistani ruler. It is located in savar, about 35 km north-west of the capital, Dhaka. It was designed by syed mainul. Plans were initiated in 1972, after independence. A nation-wide design competition was held in June, 1978. In 1982 the main structure and the artificial lake and other facilities were completed. The monument is composed of seven isosceles triangular planes. Each varying in size in its height and base. The highest one has the smallest base while the broadest base has the lowest height. The monument is spread over an area of 34 hectares (84 acres) which is again wrapped around by a green belt of 10 hectares (24.7 acre).

world war 2 cemetery in chittagong

Another Commonwealth war cemetery is situated in port city chittagong. This historical place is located in badsha mia road. There are 755 soldiers of the allied forces are buried here. They laid down their lives on the indo-burmese front during world war ll. Most of the soldiers were from Canada, Australia, Britain, East and West Africa, New Zealand and British India. The total area is eight acres. It is maintained and protected by the Commonwealth War Graves.

armenian church at dhaka

The Armenian Church is a historically magnificent monument in Bangladesh. It is located in the armanitola area of old Dhaka. It is established by the Armenian community. At the beginning of the 18th century, Armenians came to Bangladesh for business. They did indigo and jute business. They started to live here permanently. Where they lived became known as armanitola. In 1981 they built a church there. Before the church that place was an Armenian graveyard. An Armenian named agaminus catachik gave that place to build the church. Johan kerupieath cerkess another Armenian who built a clock house near the church. In 1897 an earthquake destroyed the clock house. Bangladesh government has taken the church as an archeological site.

paharpur buddhist monastery

Paharpur Buddhist monastery is a tourist spot in Bangladesh. It is located in the rajshahi district, of Bangladesh. King Dharma pal established this monastery in 7th century. The main monument is in the center of this monastery. The total area of this monastery is 27 acres of land. The temple design is influenced by the those of South-East Asia, especially Myanmar and Java. It is one of the most important archeological sites in Bangladesh.  It was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1985.

ahsan manjil


Ahsan Manzil is one of the most magnificent architectural monuments of Bangladesh. It  was the official residential palace of the Nawab family. This monument is located at Kumartoli along the banks of the Buriganga River in Bangladesh. This palace is divided into two parts: the eastern side and the western side. The eastern side with the dome is called rangmahal and the western side with the living room is called andarmahal. The construction of this palace was started in the year 1859 and was completed in 1869. This palace was damaged during the earthquake of 1897. Nawab Khwaja Ahsanullah repaired the whole palace again.

mainamati


Mainamati is the most important Buddhist archaeological sites of Bangladesh. It is situated almost 8 miles from the town of comilla, Bangladesh. The Buddhist site at mainamati is the Shalban vihara middle of the mainamati-lalmai hill range. It was a Vihara or an education center with residential facilities. Salban vihara is another important Buddhist establishment.

sixty dome mosque


The sixty dome mosque is the biggest historical mosque in Bangladesh. It is locally known as shait gambuj mosque. In 15th century the mosque was built by Khan Jahan Ali. It is located in Bagerhat in southern Bangladesh.  There are actually seventy-seven (77) low domes arranged in seven rows of eleven, and one dome on each corner, bringing the total to 81 domes. The sixty dome mosque is one of the most remarkable Muslim architectural structures in the Indian Subcontinent.

language martyrs memorial


The language martyr memorial is a national monument in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In 1952 it is established to commemorate those killed during the language movement. In 1952, February 21 dozens of students and political activists were killed when the Pakistani force opened fire. The Bengali protesters were demanding equal status to their native tongue, bangle. This memorial was designed and built by Hamidur Rahman, a Bangladeshi sculptor.