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Fort and palace, Dhaka

Rose Garden Palaceরোজ গার্ডেন প্যালেস

Time needed
Half an hour to an hour.
best months
Nov–Feb
Cost
Check at the gate; access varies.

A white colonnaded mansion of the 1930s in Tikatuli with a garden, statues and a pond, where the Awami League was founded in 1949.

At a glance

Built by
Hrishikesh Das
1949
Awami League founded here

About

The zamindar Hrishikesh Das built the house with a famous rose garden around it. It later passed to other owners, and in 1949 the Awami Muslim League, later the Awami League, was founded in its hall.

With its columns, stained glass and sculptures it is one of the most handsome old houses in Dhaka and a favourite with film makers.

Getting there: Rickshaw to K.M. Das Lane, Tikatuli.

Things to do

  • See the stained glass and the statues in the garden.

Good to know

  • Opening is not regular; ask before you plan a trip.

Getting there

Read the Dhaka guide

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Location

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