| The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka with its exciting history and rich culture Known It has attracted travellers from far and near through ages. It has history dating back to earliest time.Dhaka has been developing fast as a modern city and is throbbing with activities in all spheres of life. It is the centre of industrial, commercial, cultural, educational and political activities for Bangladesh. Motijheel is the main commercial area of the city. Dhaka's major waterfront Sadarghat is on the bank of the river Buriganga and is crowded with all kinds of rivercraft, yatchs, country boats, motor launches, paddle - steamers, fishermen's boats all bustling with activity. Mosques Dhaka has several hundred mosques. Prominent is the Seven Domed Mosques (17th century). Baitul Mukarram - National Mosque, Star Mosque (18th century), Chawkbazar Mosque and Huseni Dalan Mosque. Hindu Temples Dhakeswari Temple (11th century), Ramkrishna Mission. Churches Armenian Church (1981 A.D). St. Mary's Cathedral at Ramna, Church of Bangladesh or former Holy Rosary Church (1677 A.D). at Tejgaon. Lalbagh Fort It was built in 1678 A.D. by Prince Mohammad Azam. Son of Mughal emperor Aurangazab. The fort was the scene of bloody battle during the first war of independence (1857 A.D.) When 260 sepoys stationed here backed by the people revolted against British forces. Central Shahid Minar Symbol of Bengali Nationalism, this monument was build to commemorate the martyrs of the Historic Language Movement of 19 Dhaka has a magnificent shopping mall called Bashundhara City. Located at the heart of city centre opposite Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel at Kawran Bazar commercial district, the mall is reported to be the biggest in South Asia. Apart from dresses, electronics, toys, jewelleries, shoes and food court, the huge mall has an excellent Cineplex which mostly shows latest popular Hollywood movies. Dhaka has an enormous variety of food catering to all budgets. Old Dhaka is overflowing with cheap Bangladeshi, - Chinese, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, Greek, Mexican, and franchises such as Pizza Hut, KFC are abundant - at prices that the majority can't afford.Local sweets (misti/mishti) like rasgullah and gulab jamun are excellent. To the uninitiated these are bite- sized soft cheeseballs dipped (drenched) in syrup, coming in white and red varieties. Shops throughout the town (and especially near Gulshan) sell imported condiments from the U.S., Dubai and Malaysia at a premium. Imported chocolate is especially expensive - and usually not in the best condition as it gets melted and resolidified daily in the tropical heat. Fresh is better |
