A Visit To A Place Of Historical Interesting Visit To Dhaka City
Dhaka is an old city with great historical importance. It was founded by Islam Khan, the Subedar of Bengal, in 1610. After the partition of India in 1947, it became the capital of the then East Pakistan. Following the War of Liberation in 1971, Dhaka once again became the capital of independent Bangladesh.
Since my childhood, I had a strong desire to visit Dhaka. I eagerly awaited the opportunity, and finally, it came when my uncle proposed that I accompany him to Dhaka. My father agreed, and I set off for Dhaka with my uncle.
During my stay, I moved from place to place and saw many things of historical and cultural interest. On the very first day, while passing through Nowabpur Road, I was charmed by the grand sights of the big shops. I also visited Gulistan, D.I.T. Avenue, and Matijheel Commercial Area. The fine buildings and modern offices in these areas were truly beautiful.
The famous cannon of Islam Khan placed at Osmani Garden took me back to the glorious days of the Mughals. The stadium, the Baitul Mukarram Mosque, the General Post Office, Bangabhaban, the WAPDA building, the Bangladesh Bank, and many other tall and impressive buildings left a deep impression on me.
One afternoon, I visited New Market, Bashundhara City, Ramna Bhaban, and Gulshan Super Market. The beautiful shops and stores in these areas also attracted me.
On another morning, I went to Islampur, Lalbagh, and Chawkbazar. On my way, I visited Ahsan Manzil, the magnificent palace of the Nawab of Dhaka. I also visited Baro Katra, Chhota Katra, Lalbagh Fort, and the tomb of Pari Bibi, the daughter of Subedar Shaista Khan. I even saw the mosque of Begum Bazar, built during the Mughal rule.
All these places hold great historical importance. Visiting them greatly widened my pleasure and experience.
