HistoryHidden gem
Tewta Zamindar Bari
4.0Manikganj · Dhaka
A large 19th-century zamindar mansion in Tewta village.
National Martyrs' Memorial (Savar)
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Photo: Azim Khan Ronnie · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAbout
A tall, folded memorial to the 1971 Liberation War dead, set in parkland at Savar.
Dhaka is in Dhaka Division. Best time to visit: Nov–Feb.
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Things to do
- Hire a local guide for the backstory
- Visit the on-site museum or information board
- Combine with a nearby heritage site
Photos
Photo: Azim Khan Ronnie, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Nearby places
HistoryHidden gem
Joydebpur Rajbari
3.9Gazipur · Dhaka
The old Bhawal estate palace in Joydebpur.
HistoryNational Parliament House
4.6Dhaka · Dhaka
Louis Kahn's monumental concrete landmark, a world-renowned modern building.
NatureBhawal National Park
4.2Gazipur · Dhaka
Sal forest reserve with walking trails 40 km from Dhaka.
Food nearby
Haji Biryani
হাজীর বিরিয়ানি
Old Dhaka's famous mutton biryani, cooked in small batches since the 1930s.
Bakarkhani
বাকরখানি
A crisp, layered flatbread from Old Dhaka, eaten with tea or kebab.
Chotpoti & Fuchka
চটপটি ও ফুচকা
Tangy, spicy street snacks that define Dhaka evenings.