About Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh nestled on the banks of Buriganga River. You will get to see the mixed Islamic and Bengali culture in Dhaka surrounded by natural beauty. The present Dhaka was built by the British in the 19th century. Dhaka is also the industrial and administrative centre of Bangladesh. Dhaka is considered a stronghold of political activity, but the beauty here attracts a lot of tourists. Paddy, sugarcane and tea are traded here, which adds to the beauty of Dhaka. Motijheel is the main commercial area here.
Tourist attractions in Dhaka
Dhakeshwari temple is a 1200-yr-old temple built by Mangat Rai. The second is Lalbagh Fort which remains unfinished. It was built by King Muhammad Azam, son of Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century. Now a small museum has been built at this place where the Mughal pictures and swords are kept. Apart from this, it has a mosque, Armenian Church, Star Mosque, Bangabandhu, Memorial Museum, Ahsan Manzil and Parliament building. Ramna Park, Gulshan Lake Park, National Botanical Garden and Baldha Gardens are some of the attractions.
Things to do in Dhaka
There are quite a handful of things that you can do during your stay in Dhaka. As part of your excursion to learn more about the city, you can visit the National Museum. The Dhaka Zoo has many species of rare birds and animals such as the Royal Bengal Tiger. The Sadarghat River Front is also perfect for relaxing and unwinding in tourist activities. You can take boat rides as well. Enjoy the beauty of gardens and parks, have a thrilling day at Bangladesh Eco Adventure. Explore local markets and relish local food such as Ilish macher paturi, kachchi biryani, bhuna khichuri, patla khichuri and morog polao.
Airport in Dhaka
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is the main airport of Bangladesh Airlines. It is also a significant airport for many civil airlines in Bangladesh, including Regent Airways, Novoair and US-Bangla Airlines.
- Airport address- Dakshinkhan Rd, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
- Airport IATA code- DAC