Dhaka

Capital city

Dhaka

Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh. It was founded during the 10th century. It served as the Mughal capital of Bengal from 1608 - 1704. Before coming under british rule in 1765. It was a trading center for British , French and Dutch colonialism. In 1905 it was again named the capital of Bengal and in 1956 it became the capital of East Pakistan.  When the Muktijoddha (Bangladesh war) of independence in 1971 the city suffered heavy damage. In 1982 the spelling was changed from 'Dacca' to 'Dhaka'. 

Dhaka is the thriving paradise capital of Bangladesh. You might want to read up on the history of dhaka, before coming.

 
 

Most Memorial Place in Dhaka

 

National Martyrs' Memorial at Savar

 Placed            : 1982

Designed by   : Arch. Syed Mainul Hussain

Height                : 150 feet

Area                     : 34 hectares (84 acres) 

Concrete is used for the monument tower while red bricks is used for other structures and pavements. Water pool and the platform for laying wreath are placed in front of the monument while mass-graves are on both sides. From the main gate one can see the monument axially  but to reach there one has to walk through different levels of red pavements and cross a lake- all these representing the struggle for independence.

The Public Works Department of the Government of Bangladesh undertook its construction in three phases from 1972 and completed in late ‘80’s. It was my fortune to be associated with this scheme as Supdt. Engineer for construction of the monument tower in 1982 which was completed in record time of 3 months by M/S Concord, using local technology of bamboo scaffolds. The site is a popular tourist spot and large number of locals and foreigners visit every day.