Lalbagh Fort It was built in 1678 A.D. by Prince Mohammad Azam, son of Mughal emperor Aurangazeb. The fort was the scene of bloody battle during the first war of independence (1857) when 260 sepoys stationed here backed by the people revolted against British forces. Outstanding among the monuments of the Lalbagh are the tomb of Pari Bibi (Fairy lady), Lalbagh Mosque, Audience Hall and Hammam of Nawab Shiasta Khan now housing a museum.
Bangabandhu Memorial Museum The residence of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi Residential Area has been turned into a museum. It contains rare collection of personal effects and photographs of his lifetime.
Mukti Judda Museum Situated at Segunbagicha area of the city contains rare photographs of Liberation war and items used by the freedom fighters during the period.
National Museum The Museum contains a large number of interesting collections including sculptures and paintings of the Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim periods as well as inscriptions of the Holy Quran in Arabic and persian letters and Bengali works in the Arabic script. The Museum also has a rich collection of old coins, metal images; books on art, ivory and silver filigree works.
Ahsan Manzil Museum On the bank of the river Buriganga in Dhaka the pink majestic Ahsan Manzil has been renovated and turned into a museum recently. It is an epitome of the nation’s rich cultural heritage. It was the Nawab of Dhaka and a silent spectator to many events.
Today’s renovated Ahsan Manzil is a monument of immense historical beauty. It has 31 rooms with a huge dome atop which can be seen from miles around. It now has 23 galleries in 31 rooms displaying portraits, furniture and household articles and utensils used by the Nawab.
National Park Situated at Rajendrapur, 40 km due north of Dhaka, within Joydevpur Police Station in the magnificent Bhawal region of Dhaka-Trishal- Mymensingh highway, this is a vast (1,600 acres) national recreational forest, ideal for those who love nature.
Baldha Garden Baldha Garden has collection of rare plant and flowers.
Botanical Garden Built over an area of 205 acres of land at Mirpur just east of the Zoo. Objective of garden – botanical education researches preservation of plants and some recreation.
National Assembly Complex Sangsad bhaban, the National Assembly complex at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar designed by the famous architect Luis I. Khan has distinctive architectural features.
National Memorial Located at Saver, in the suburb of Dhaka City is the National Memorial. It was built to commemorate the martyrs of the war of independence. Jahangirnagar University and its sprawling campus are also located nearby. An attractive village bazar (hat) is held at Saver every Saturday and Tuesday where typical Bangladeshi sweets, vegetables, fish, seasonal fruits and handicrafts are available.
Central Shahid Minar This Monument is the symbol of Bangladesh Nationalism. It was built to commemorate the martyrs of historic Language Movement of 1952. Although this movement was apparently for the recognition of Bangla as one of the state languages of the then Pakistan, it was in fact, the first outburst of popular feelings against unpopular and autocratic government. All subsequent movements in Bangladesh leading to its independence in 1971, owe their origin to this movement and, therefore, this monument has become a place of pilgrimage for 120 million Bangladesh.
Sonargaon About 29 km from Dhaka, Sonargaon is one of the oldest capitals of Bengal. It was the seat of Deva Dynasty until the 13th century. From then onward till the advent of the Mughals, Sanargaon was a subsidiary capital of the Sultanate of Bangal. Among the ancient monuments still intact are the Tomb of Sultan Ghiasuddin (1399-1409 A.D.), the shrines of Panjpirs and a beautiful mosque in Goaldi Village. A folk-art Museum has been established at Sonargaon.