:: Mosque of Baba Adam
Of
a slightly later date, the elegant 6-domed
mosque (43'x36') of Baba Adam in Rampal near
Dhaka was erected by one Malik Kafur during the
reign of the last llyas Shahi Sultan, Jalauddin
Fateh Shah in 1483 A.D. It displays the same
characteristic features of the period such as
the faceted octagonal turrets at 4 corners, the
curved cornice, the facade and 3 mihrabs
relieved richly with beautiful terracotta floral
and hanging patterns.
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Sonargaon
On
the Dhaka-Chittagong highway about 29 km from
Dhaka, Sonargaon is one of the oldest capitals
of Bengal. It was the seat of Deva Dynasty until
the 13th century. From that century onward till
the advent of the Mughals, Sonargaon was the
subsidiary capital of the Sultanate of Bengal.

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Another
name of Sonargaon was "The City
of Panam". Now, the relies of
uildings of the old dynasties, Goaldia
Mosque and the Folklore Museum that
houses artifacts from every cultural
trait of the country increase the
attractions of this place.
At Jainal Abedin Museum in Sonargaon,
you will find some
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historical
and archeological things. Among the ancient
monuments still intact are the Tomb of Sultan
Ghiasuddin (1399-1409 A. D), the shrines of
Panjpirs and Shah Abdul Alia and a beautiful
mosque in Goaldi villaae.
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National Martyrs Memorial
National
Martyrs Memorial is situated in Nabinagar, Savar
approximately 35 km from Dhaka. The memorial
designed by architect Moinul Hossain is
dedicated to the sacred memory of the millions
of unknown martyrs of the war of liberation.

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Martyr's Memorial]
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This
Martyrs Memorial is a symbol of
Bengali nationalism. It is really a
scenic beauty of 108 acre of land. The
top of this monument is 150 ft. high,
which consists other 07 triangular
monuments. Its open 07 days a week
besides this monument you can enjoy
your foods in Parjatan restaurant
opposite of memorial gate.
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Bhawal National Park
Bhawal
National Park is in Gazipur district 45 km far
from Dhaka in the north side. It is a vast
(1,600 acres) national recreational forest with
Picnic spots; jangles of Gajari trees surrounded
by a beautiful lake .you can enjoy boats horse
riding here. Especially in the winter, season
lots of picnic party enjoy their day in this
park.
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Jamuna Bridge
Jamuna
Bridge is 110 km from Dhaka on the River Jamuna.
This bridge is 4.8 km long and it is the 11th
largest bridge in this world. It is a real
beauty at nights when sodium lights lighten the
bridge. Some beautiful resorts have already been
established near the bridge to encourage
tourists in this area.
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Tungipara, Bangabandhu Mausoleum Complex
It
is 144 km far from Dhaka. Here is the graveyard
of great Sheikh Mujibur Rahman the father of our
national who was killed in the year 1975, 15th
August.
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Modhupur Picnic Spot
Modhupur
picnic spot is 155 km from Dhaka and is of great
historical importance. It is a forest park where
lots of picnic party comes in winter season.
Other
Picnic Spots: There are good picnic spots in
the area around Savar and Mirzapur. Other beauty
spots connected by road with Dhaka include
Joydevpur, Sripur, Madhupur, Rajendrapur
National Park, Chandra and Salna, all of which
have rest houses that can be used by tourists on
request to the Forest Department. Bangladesh
Parjatan Corporation owns two picnic spots with
Bunglows at Chandra and Salna, which can also be
hired by tourists.
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Susang Durgapur
Susang
Durgapur is 182 km from Dhaka, a real natural
beauty of forest river & hills area where
the Garos and other tribal live. You can also
enjoy boating in the river. Wild Elephant some
times comes from forest. But going to Susang
Durgapur is a real troublesome for the tourists
due to the location and communication problem in
this area. It is advisable only to go there in
winter season.
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Gajni Parjatan Center
Gajni
Parjatan Center is 220 km far from Dhaka. Where
you will find the natural beauty of hills,
lakes, forest & lots of birds here, it is a
natural tourist spot where you can see the
tribal life of our tribes. You can enjoy boating
in the lake and also there is a natural
waterfall what you will like to watch. If you
are lucky, enough you can see the wild elephants
in the forest.
Other
attractions in and around Dhaka include the
Institute of Arts and Crafts with its
representative collection of folk art and
paintings, handicraft shops. Aparajeya Bangla
monument, picnic spots at Chandra and Salna,
cruising by country boat in the nearby river or
a visit to a village to see jute cultivation,
weaving and pottery making.
Travel by a horse driven cart or rickshaw along
busy Dhaka streets is also a rewarding
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