With Eid-ul-Azha only several hours away and countless people having left the capital for the long Eid holidays, the usually busy Dhaka is now almost empty. This is the perfect time for people who stayed back in Dhaka to do some sightseeing.
People spending the Eid holidays in the capital can easily visit some of the scenic and traditional places in Dhaka.
Although these places remain open during public holidays, sometimes the authorities may keep them closed due to renovation works and other issues.
To help the readers of Dhaka Tribune make the Eid holidays memorable, here are 10 places of interest they can visit:
Ahsan Manzil Syed Zakir Hossain/Dhaka TribuneAhsan Manzil
Ahsan Manzil is one of the most famous residential buildings of the Nawabs of Dhaka situated on the banks of the river Buriganga. This historical building will catch the eye when you come in front of Wise Ghat and look straight ahead at Bulbul Fine Arts Academy. To enjoy the touches of the Nawab's aristocracy with family members could be grand fun.
Lalbagh Fort Syed Zakir Hossain/ Dhaka Tribune Lalbagh Fort
Lalbagh Fort is known as a unique historical monument built during the Mughal period. Every day thousands of people flock to the spectacular red brick fort. You can also see the historic Lalbagh Shahi Mosque located next to the fort.
Baldha Garden
Baldha Garden located in Wari of the capital has about one and a half thousand species of trees. There is a beautiful pond here. Surrounded by natural beauty, the garden has a variety of trees as well as a guest house for tourists.
National Parliament Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka TribuneJatiya Sangsad Bhaban
The Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Manik Mia Avenue in the capital is an example of one of the best architectural styles not only in Bangladesh but also in the world. Designed by American architect Louis Kane, the state-of-the-art building is popular for its exceptional size and design.
Although the building is inaccessible to the general public, the surrounding environment, the artificial lake and the temporary food stalls on the road become crowded in the afternoon.
Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka TribuneShishu Mela
Shishu Mela currently known as DNCC Wonderland in Shyamoli has various opportunities for children to play sports and have fun. Interesting rides can be an ideal object of entertainment for them, while the adults can help add memories to their childhood. So everyone can visit the children's park during the Eid holidays.
Curzon Hall Syed Zakir Hossain/Dhaka TribuneCurzon Hall
Curzon Hall is located in the Dhaka University area, east of Oxford, in the capital's Shahbag. The 115-year-old building is a part of Dhaka University. The two-storey building is named after Lord Curzon, then viceroy and governor-general of India.
There is a beautiful flower garden in front of the ornate building with red bricks. Behind the building are the 400-year-old historic Musa Khan Mosque and a huge pond.
Hatirjheel
The whole Hatirjheel area can be toured by the passenger water bus that runs from Mogbazar to Rampura and Gulshan at fixed rates. If you want to enjoy the real beauty of Hatirjheel, you can visit the scenic beauty of Hatirjheel at night. Bridges of light and cold air will brighten up the mind and soul.
File photo of Ramna Lake in Dhaka Mehedi HasanRamna Park
Ramna Park is located in the Mintu Road area of Shahbagh and Bailey Road in the capital. The park has a variety of trees and a beautiful natural environment. Ramna Park can be an ideal place to have a picnic with your family.
National zoo Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka TribuneNational Zoo
Animal lovers can visit the National Zoo in the capital Mirpur during the Eid holidays. The zoo will feature a wide variety of wildlife, from the Royal Bengal Tiger to the lion king of the forest. About three million people flock to the National Zoo every year.
National Museum Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka Tribune/strong>National Museum
The National Museum is located in Shahbag in the capital. The museum is well-organized and also unique in ethnographic and decorative aspects. Each room of this huge building is arranged into different sections like the Department of Art, Department of History and Classical Art, Department of Natural History, and Department of Contemporary or World Civilization. All of which can not be toured in one day. The museum has a very rich library.
If you want to learn from home and abroad, acquire knowledge and enjoy travel at the same time, you can put the National Museum at number one on your travel list during the Eid holidays.