Dhaka

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.

History / Heritage




Evolution of Dhaka:


  • Partition of Bengal 1905 and its Annulment in 1912
  • Dhaka Through The Ages...
  • Dhaka: Mughal Town to Metropolis

The Sultanate Era (14th Century):

  • Panam Nagar and Sonargaon
  • Heritage: Sonargaon to Panam Nagar!
  • Historical relics and Shrines in Mograpara, Sonargaon!

    Mughal Era (17th - 18th Century):

    • Mughal Edifices in ruins under the British Rule: 1757-1947
    • Jinjira Palace and the Palace Tragedy
    • Saat Gumbad Mosque
    • Historical Pagla Bridge or Temple...?
    • Katra to Buriganga
    • Mughal Katras (CaravanSarai)
    • Eid-Gah of Mughal times, Dhanmondi
    • Mughal Bridges
    • Meer Jumla's Great Cannon: "Bibi Mariam"

    Old Dhaka & Lalbagh Fort Area:

    • Glimpses from Old Dhaka
    • Lalbagh Fort - salvaged from neglected past
    • Lalbagh area and Fort Incident
    • Lalbagh Qilla (Fort)
    • Some Old Buildings and Mosques, Lalbagh
    • Shankhari Bazaar
    • Old Dhaka Scenes and Minarets

    The British, Nawabs & Zamindars (18th - early 20th Century):

    • Osmani Uddyan, Sadarghat-er Kamaan and Nimtali
    • "Thika-Gari", Shahbagh
    • Old Water Tower
    • Curzon Hall - Image to be used on Tk. 1000/= currency notes
    • Curzon Hall - Science Building of Dhaka University
    • Old Fulbaria Railway Station / Bus Stand
    • Nimtali Kuthi - 1st Colonial Building
    • Dhaka's Old Mansions
    • Loharpul - only suspension bridge
    • Northbrook Hall (Lal kuthi)
    • Ahsan Manzil and Gol Talab (Oval Tank)
    • Ahsan Manzil - a palace of past glories and memories


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