Lets explore Old Dhaka
Old Dhaka is a term used to refer to the historic old city of Dhaka, the capital of modern Bangladesh. It was founded in Protected content Jahangir Nagar, the capital of Mughal Bengal. It was one of the largest and most prosperous cities of South Asia and the center of the worldwide muslin trade. The Nawab of Bengal shifted the capital from Dhaka to Murshidabad in the early-18th century. With the rise of Calcutta (now Kolkata) during the British rule, Dhaka began to decline and came to be known as the "City of Magnificent Ruins". The British however began to develop the modern city from the mid-19th century.
Old Dhaka is famous for its variety of foods and amicable living of all religion people together. The main Muslims festival here is Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha and Muharram, Hindu festivals are Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Saraswati Puja, Holi, Rathyatra and Janmashtami, Christian festival Christmas and Easter Sunday, and Buddhist Festival is Vesak. The all religion festival here is "Shakrain"(পৌষ সংক্রান্তি)and "Halkhata"(হালখাতা) with much splendor and devotion in this part of Dhaka.Muslims are main population here, second Hindu,third Christian and Buddhist.
Place to visit: Ahsan Monjil, Star Mosque, Dhakesshori tample, Lalbag Fort, Sadarghat launch terminal, Islampur cloths market, Armenian Church.
Date: 18th March, Protected content am-8 pm)
Meeting point & Time: 7:30 am beside the Gulshan-2 circle.
Cost: Protected content per person. This money for your transport, All tickets, Lunch, Breakfast, Snacks and tips.
Let’s get more friends, increase your network, travel and having fun to get rid of your hectic busy life.
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Nowrin Zahan mitu
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Travel Group Dhaka
