Ahsan Manzil, Palace and museum in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Ahsan Manzil is a pink-domed palace on the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka, now serving as a museum with Indo-Saracenic architecture. The two floors feature wide verandas with arches, and marble floors cover the main halls inside.
Nawab Abdul Gani named the palace after his son Khwaja Ahsanullah in 1872 and turned it into a gathering place for Bengali nobility. The building was later restored after years of decline and reopened as a museum in 1992.
Crystal chandeliers hang in the reception halls, and visitors can see European furniture brought by river during the Nawab era. The rooms display how the ruling family lived and entertained guests, with original curtains and carpets still visible in some chambers.
The museum is open from Saturday to Wednesday between 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM, staying closed on Thursdays and Fridays. The entrance is on the river side, and visitors must remove their shoes before entering some rooms.
The building was the first in Dhaka to have electric lighting, which drew many onlookers at the time. In 1906, a meeting held here resulted in the decision to form the Muslim League.
Location: Dhaka
Inception: 1872
Architectural style: Indo-Saracenic architecture
Email: dgmuseum@yahoo.com
Website: http://bangladeshmuseum.gov.bd
GPS coordinates: 23.70861,90.40611
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:37
Bangladesh extends from the Brahmaputra delta to the hills near the Myanmar border. The country combines historical structures with natural settings that suit photography. In Dhaka, mosques from the 17th century stand near buildings from the 20th century. The coast shows long sandy beaches and small islands in the Bay of Bengal. In the northeast, tea plantations sit on gentle hills, while wetlands and swamps become water-covered landscapes during the monsoon season. Places like Lalbagh Fort and Ahsan Manzil document the Mughal era and colonial influences in the capital. The Sixty Dome Mosque in Bagerhat dates from the 15th century and shows early Islamic architecture in the region. Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban, the parliament building by Louis Kahn, represents modern design. Natural areas like Ratargul Swamp Forest or the tea gardens near Srimangal offer different subjects. Cox's Bazar beach stretches for many miles (kilometers) along the coast. Saint Martin Island lies farther south in the sea. Sajek Valley in the Chittagong Hill Tracts shows mountainous terrain with views over forested slopes.
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