Yet another less told story surrounds the name itself.
The road is actually named after a man named Inglis (or Ingles)
What is so unsettling about this park? Some visitors have claimed to encounter strange voices, sightings, and a feeling of uneasiness when they were in the area.
Surrounded by buildings, the roundish tank is a breather, a recluse to the locals and visitors looking for serenity and recreation. To illustrate, one can go angling there in exchange of a fee.
Founded in circa 1680, historians call it the mosque of Khwaja Ambar, stating that Ambar was the "head eunuch" of subahdar Nawab Shaista Khan.
Fabeck made a number of artworks depicting Dhaka, such as a beautiful watercolour of Buriganga, which we have featured earlier.
You may have visited Ahsan Manzil — or at least know of it — but did you ever encounter this dilapidated gateway?
Another etymology that somewhat resonates with the aforementioned one is that Motijheel was the name of a canal or rivulet that flowed in or around the area; then, the label was referred to a particular pond, and eventually, an overall locality adopted the name.
What is that prominently displayed multi-storied building? The structure is shrouded in mystery, as there is no definite answer as to what purpose the edifice served.
The stew is a wholesome meal that combines the best in a bowl – a warm soup, spices, meat and bone marrow make up for an amazing comfort food, especially during winter.
This old image portraying Dhaka Gate has a rustic vibe — with the grass and pathway and the elephants.
The Boarding started its journey in 1949, putting it as one of the establishments in the capital that has survived through generations.
Among all his accomplishments and stories -- the buildings that are attributed to his era, long years of service as a subahdar, the success of keeping rice prices low -- one curious footnote would be his royal lineage.
It was on 15 February 1982 that the National Parliament Building housed its first session.
Historians say that it was established in 1677,but some historians have also said that the church was founded in or before 1599.
From the olden times to the present day, much has changed, but Chawk Bazar continues to be one of the commercial hubs of the capital.
To paint a picture of what this majestic building looked like just after the catastrophe, a line from an eyewitness account may be apt here.
To illustrate, the visual featured here -- taken from the book Glimpses of Old Dhaka by Syed Muhammed Taifoor (Second edition, 1956) -- has the caption, "Ruined bridge at Tantibazar-Nowabpur Road".
If you went to the Mohammadpur area, you would come across a splendid Mughal-era mosque: Saat Gombuj Masjid, or Seven-domed Mosque.
