Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh located beside the Buriganga River. The ever-growing modern city is at the center of the national government, trade and culture was set up in the 17th-century, as the capital of Mughal province of Bengal, and many monuments including palaces and mosques of that era still remain. Named after Goddess Dhakeshwari temple, Dhaka is the economic, political, and cultural capital of Bangladesh, and is one of the major cities in South Asia.
Rich in diversity and a vibrant center for music and arts. Jatra Biroti Music, spoken word, and art events attract Dhaka’s hip young crowd. Shilpakala Academy is the best place in Dhaka to see traditional Bengali performing arts. As the center of muslim trade in Bengal, it was one of the most prosperous cities in the world with a lot to offer for tourist. The city was named Jahangirabad in honor of Mughal Emperor Jahangir and hosted seats of Mughal Subahdar, Naib Nazims, Dhaka Nawabs, and Dewans.
Dhaka’s glory peaked in the 17th and 18th centuries when it was home to merchants from across Eurasia. It was the center of a flourishing sea trade attracting European traders. Some of the early educational institutions established during the period of British Rule include the Dhaka College, the Dhaka Medical School, the Eden College, St. Gregory’s School, the Mohsinia Madrasa, Jagannath College, and the Ahsanullah School of Engineering. Horse racing was a favorite pastime for elite residents in the city’s Ramna Race Course beside the Dhaka Club. Dhaka is one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world.
Shopping malls serve as vital elements in the city’s economy. Well connected by air, land, and sea with all major towns of Bangladesh, the city has historically attracted numerous migrant workers. Dhaka has a vibrant cultural life. Annual celebrations for Language Martyrs’ Day (21 February), Independence Day (26 March), and Victory Day (16 December) are prominently celebrated across the city. Dhaka’s people congregate at the Shaheed Minar and the Jatiyo Smriti Soudho to remember the national heroes of the liberation war.
Pohela Baishakh, the Bengali New Year, that falls on 14 April is popularly celebrated across the city with large crowds gathering on the streets of Shahbag, Ramna Park, and the campus of the University of Dhaka for celebrations. Pahela Falgun, the first day of spring of the month Falgun in the Bengali calendar, is also celebrated in the city in a festive manner. It is marked with colorful celebrations and traditionally, women wear yellow saris to celebrate this day. This celebration is also known as Basanta Utsab or Spring Festival). Nabanna is a harvest celebration, usually celebrated with food and dance and music on the 1st day of the month of Agrahayan of the Bengali year.
Birthdays of Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam are observed respectively as Rabindra Jayanti and Nazrul Jayanti. All festivals are celebrated by the people of Dhaka irrespective of religion. The Ekushey Book Fair, arranged each year by Bangla Academy, takes place for the whole month of February. Areligious Festivals of Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Adha, Eid-E-Miladunnabi and Muharram; DurgaPuja; Buddha Purnima; and Christmas witness widespread celebrations across the city. Despite the growing popularity of music groups and rock bands, traditional folk music remains widely popular. The city is known for its cuisine.
The Old Dhaka area has its own unique food tradition, known as Dhakaite food. Old Dhaka is famous for its Morog Pulao, which is different from traditional biryani by its use of both turmeric and malai or cream of milk together. Dhakai Bakarkhani is the traditional food or snack of the people of old Dhaka. It is famous for its quality and taste and it was highly praised by the royal court of the Mughal Empire in Delhi. Along with Bangladeshi cuisine and South Asian variants, a large variety of Western and Chinese cuisine is served at numerous restaurants and eateries at reasonable prices.
There are numerous hotels, resorts lodges that provide luxurious, mid-range, and budget accommodation. The markets sell a variety of products as per requirement. Shopping malls and multiplex have come up in large numbers in the last few years. Dhaka is home to over 2000 magnificent buildings including Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, Tara Mosque, Hussaini Dalan, Armenian Church, Dhaka Gate, National Museum, National Assembly Building, Dhanmondi Shahi Eidgah, Dhakeshwari Temple, Swami Bagh Temple, Ramakrishna Mission, Old High Court Building, Ramna Kali Mandir, Dharmarajika Buddhist Monastery, Holy Rosary Church, and Pogose School. Dhaka as an education hub has a large number of schools, colleges, and universities. Cricket and football are the two most popular sports in Dhaka and across the nation. There are numerous #monuments # museums and #parks spread across the city. the city has a vibrant 3night life.
