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Mukti Juddha Museum
Situated at Segun Bagicha area of the city. The museum contains rare photographs of liberation War and used by the freedom fighters during the period. Phone: 880-2-9559091.

Ahsan Manzil Museum
On the bank to the river Buriganga in Dhaka the pink maiestic. Ahsan Manzil has been renovated and turned into a museum recently. It is an example of the nation's rich cultural heritage. It was the home of the Nawab (Ruler) of Dhaka and silent spectator to many events. The 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 displaying portraits, furniture and household articles and utensils used by the Nawabs. Phone: 880-2-7391122.

Flock Art Museum
The Flock Art Museum was established in 1975 to fulfill the dream of the celebrated painter Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin. The Museum has a very rich collection of folk objects of different materials and forms of aesthetics and utilitarian values. These undoubtedly reflect the sentiments, impulse, temperament, moods, idiosyncrasy, skill and expertise of the artists. It is a national institution, which represents traditional art, heritage of Bangladesh, exhibiting objects of exceptional design and skill.
Open: Saturday-Wednesday, 9.00 a.m. -5.00 p.m. Closed: Thursday, Friday & Govt. Holidays. Entrance: Free. Phone: 880-2-9716960.

Science Museum
Located at Agargaon, the museum is a modern learning center related to the latest scientific discoveries. Phone: 880-2-323246.

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National Parliament
Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (Parliament House) at Sher-e-bangla Nagar, designed by the famous architect Louis I. Khan, has distinctive architectural features. It may be called an architectural wonder of this region.

National Poet's Graveyard
Revolutionary poet Kazi Nazrul Islam died on the 29 August 1978 and was buried here. The graveyard is adjacent to the Dhaka University Mosque.

1857 Memorial (Bahadur Shah Park)
Built to commemorate the martyrs of the liberation war (1857-59) against the British rule. It was here that the revolting sepoys and their civil compatriots were publicly hanged.

Old High Court Building
Originally built as the residence of the British Governor, it illustrates a happy blend of European and Mughal architecture.

Buddhist Monastery
Kamalapur Buddhist Monastery.

Banga Bhaban
The official residence of the President, located in the city. One can have an outside view of this grand place.

Ramna Green
A vast stretch of green garden surrounded by a serpentine lake near the Dhaka Sheraton Hotel.

Baldha Garden
Unique creation of the late Narendra Narayan Roy, the landlord of Baldha Year of establishment was 1904. Located in Wari area of Dhaka City (opposite Christian cemetery), the garden with its rich collection of indigenous and exotic plants is one of the most exciting attractions for naturalists and tourist. Divided into two units. The phyche, meaning the soul and the Cybele, meaning the mother goddess of nature, the garden houses about 1500 plants and tress Covering 672 species and 87 families. Many of them are rare plants procured from about 50 different countries of the world. Papyrus Amazon Lily, Victoria Regia, Camellia (Camellia Japonica), Ashoke tree, Baobab (Adansonia Digitala), Century flower plants (Fureraea gigantean), Canyehor and Sugar Palm of Philippines are some of the rare collections. A lovely lily pond inside the psyche a sun dial are worth visiting. The tombs of the founder and his son are located within the Cybele. Visit the twin of rewarding experience.
Open: Saturday-Thursday, 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Friday Closed. Entrance fee Taka. 2.00.

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