Great architecture of Louis Kahn in Dhaka. Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban (the Bengali name for the building), or Bangladesh National Parliament is one of the must-sees of Bangladesh, an architectural masterpiece and a real accomplishment for the country. It was designed by world renowned American architect and Yale University Professor Louis I. Kahn. Originally commissioned by the Pakistanis when Bangladesh was known as East Pakistan after Partition of the Indian Sub-Continent, was meant to serve as the second seat of the national parliament. Construction of Bangladesh National Parliament started in 1964 but halted due to the Bangladeshi War of independence, and finally completed in 1982.

The Museum was established in 1913 is a four storied building with forty galleries under its 4 departments of natural history, History and Classical Art, Ethnography and decorative art and Contemporary art and World civilization. Note: Thursday is off-day.

Symbol of Bengali nationalism. This monument was built to commemorate the martyrs of the historic Language movement of 1952(only and one languafe movement in the world's history). Hundreds and thousands of people with floral wreaths and bouquet gather on 21 February every year to pay respect in a solemn atmosphere. Celebrations begin at zero hour of midnight. As recognisation of the language movement UN declear 21 February as International mother language day in 1999, which ovsreve all over the world every year on 21 February.

Aucun séjour à Dhaka ne saurait être complet sans une visite au fort de Lalbagh, aussi connu sous le nom de fort d'Auranagabad, construit en 1678 après J.-C. sous le règne de l'empereur moghol Aurangzeb. Ce magnifique fort incarne le rêve du prince moghol, resté inachevé. L'histoire et le mystère qui imprègnent le fort se reflètent dans les fondations. Remarque : le dimanche est férié.

Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque from Mughal Dynasty 1704 CE is located at Old Dhaka, some 500m west of Lalbagh Fort. The facade of the mosque is decorated with paneling and ornamental merlons along the parapet. The entrances to the prayer hall are framed by multi-cusped arches and engaged columns on either side. The interior is divided into three bays by two lateral arches. Each bay contains a mihrab that is marked by multi-cusped arch within a rectangular panel. To get a good view of this walled mosque, you have to enter the main gate off the main road. People of any religion are welcome inside. Tips for visiting Mosque: Do not go to visit Mosque during prayer times. For ladies, covering the head is necessary to enter the mosque. Also need to wear modest cloths. Entering the mosque wearing shorts will not be possible for both gender.

Dhakeshwari Temple is the National Hindu Temple. It is state-owned, giving it the distinction of being Bangladesh’s ‘National Temple’. The name “Dhakeshwari” means “Goddess of Dhaka”. The Temple has assumed status as the most important Hindu place of worship in Bangladesh. The Dhakeshwari temple was built in the Medieval era during Sena Dynasty, (12th century CE) by King Ballal Sen, and many say the city was named after this temple. The current architectural style of the temple cannot be dated to that period because of the numerous repairs have taken place over time. It is considered an essential part of Dhaka’s cultural heritage. Many researchers said that the temple is also one of the Shakti Peethas, where the jewel from the crown of the Goddess Satihad fallen. Since ages, the temple has been held in great importance.

L'une des plus belles mosquées de la dynastie moghole. Son exquise structure en marbre blanc, superbement décorée de motifs floraux et étoilés gravés, captivera votre attention. Même les habitants du quartier s'y arrêtent souvent pour admirer sa beauté éternelle. Contrairement à d'autres architectures mogholes, aucune inscription ne mentionne sa date de fondation. Cependant, selon les administrateurs de la mosquée, elle a été construite en 1711. Conseils pour visiter la mosquée : Ne vous y rendez pas pendant les heures de prière. Les femmes doivent se couvrir la tête pour entrer dans la mosquée. Il est également nécessaire de porter des vêtements décents. L'entrée en short est interdite aux hommes comme aux femmes.

Walking tour inside Shakhari Bazaar, the residential and commercial area of mostly Hindu and Artisan Community. The present area is over 400 year old center of Dhaka’s Hindu community, this colorful and vibrant area is a slice of the commercial life of Old Dhaka, and reveals the artisan traditions of the Hindu community in Bangladesh. The area is crisscrossed and narrow streets with alley ways packed with tiny workshops where artisans and craftsmen practice their age old traditional crafts; making everything from kites to jewelry. Many are descendants of the original Hindu residents of the area, and their handicraft traditions have been handed down from generation to generation. The area’s constant hum of business and craftsmanship is infectious, and visitors will not fail to be entranced by the ageless atmosphere of the bazaar.

Surnommé le « Palais Rose », Ahsan Manzil est situé au cœur de la ville antique, juste au bord de la rivière Buriganga. Son architecture remarquable était le principal attrait du palais ; sa riche histoire maintenait la curiosité des visiteurs. Il reflète le mode de vie fastueux de la dynastie des Nawabs et illustre l'époque économique qu'elle a connue à son époque, celle d'une maison de commerce pour les marchands français. Plus tard, il devint la résidence de Khwaja Abdullah après la guerre franco-anglaise du XVIIIe siècle. Des ajouts et des rénovations à l'édifice antique ont fait de ce magnifique monument le palais rose toujours aussi populaire qu'il est aujourd'hui.

Sadarghat Central River Port, located in the southern part of Dhaka, on the river Buriganga, is one of the most dynamic places in Dhaka. Here, the Sadarghat Launch Terminal is one of the largest river ports in the world. About 200 large and small passenger launches depart and arrive at the terminal every day. According to the officials at the terminal, 30,000 people, in average, use the terminal for departure and arrival every day. Visiting this place is a pandemonium, you may see what you can never experience in this world. The River Buriganga, though smelly and muddy, is the lifeblood of Old Dhaka. It’s fascinating to watch the large river ferries, overladen with people and local produce, and the loading and unloading activities to ramshackle warehouses on the riverfront. Triple-decked ferries are docked along the side of the jetty while small wooden boats pile their trade in between.