Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, well known as city of fine muslin, mosques and rickshaws has a fairly long history of evolution. Before it rose into prominence as Mughal capital of Bengal in 17th century and urban & commercial centre, it was under the Sultanates from 14 century. It came under British control in 1757. Dhaka with passage of time testify different faces of history. Photographs and digital archives are the most effective ways that can keep visual records of its colourful history.
I am in awe! Its a run down the memory lane for someone who grew up in Dhaka.
Your blog also has many invaluable pictures of Dhaka's history. Please keep it up. I was very happy to see my childhood school ( Dhaka Collegiate School).
By the way I was wondering if you had any pictures of the British Era water tanks that are in Dhaka. One was near the Victoria Park, now called Bahadur Shah park, another I remember was just beside oue home in old Dhaka. It was in SK Das road, Gendaria. Those red brick monsters were a piece of architecture to see.
I am in awe! Its a run down the memory lane for someone who grew up in Dhaka.
ReplyDeleteYour blog also has many invaluable pictures of Dhaka's history. Please keep it up. I was very happy to see my childhood school ( Dhaka Collegiate School).
By the way I was wondering if you had any pictures of the British Era water tanks that are in Dhaka. One was near the Victoria Park, now called Bahadur Shah park, another I remember was just beside oue home in old Dhaka. It was in SK Das road, Gendaria. Those red brick monsters were a piece of architecture to see.
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