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Famous Places in bangladesh For Your Holiday
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Here are some of the interesting places to visit in Dhaka, Bangladesh:
Lalbagh Fort - a beautiful castle located at the edge of Old Dhaka. The castle was built during the reign of Prince Azam in the year 1676. Prince Azam was the third son of the great Moghul Emperor Aurangazeb. The fort contains long armored walls with octagonal citadel. There is also a mosque built inside the fort, and the Mauseleum of Bibi Pari, and the Audience Hall. Visitors can visit the museum inside the castle, which is officially opened to the public.
Tara Masjid (Star Mosque) - one of the most unusual mosques in Dhaka, which also called the "city of mosques". The name, "Star" was given to the mosque due to the sparkling mosaic of broken china. The mosque was said to have been built way back in the 17th century by Shaista Khan. Infront of the mosque, is a star shaped figure, which stands for the mosque's name.
Jatiyo Shongshod - Dhaka's National Parliament building located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. Jatiyo Shongshod is built with a vast complex geometrical design. The man behind this uniquely designed structure is American architect Louis Kahn. It is considered today as one of the most distinctively-looking building in Bangladesh.
Shahid Minar - one of the many mausoleums and monuments in Dhaka. This monument was built to commemorate the people who were killed during the Language Movement demonstrations in 1952, where in dozens of students and activists died. The monument had been a high subject for attraction in Dhaka. Its colorful gardens had attracted many tourists and travelers both local and abroad.
World War II Cemetery - is a well-preserved cemetery in an attractive and tranquil place within Chittagong. Here is where the bodies of over 700 soldiers rest. These soldiers came from various parts of the globe including Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Africa, India, Japan, Netherlands and Myanmar. They came to Bangladesh during the Second World War.
Foy's Lake - also known as the "Pahartali Lake" is located 8 kilometers away from Chittagong. Foy's Lake is a perfect place for picnics. The place has a very amazing view which is visited by thousands of tourists every week.
Chandraghona: located 48 kilometer from Chittagong, on the Kaptai Road. This place is where one of the leading paper mills in Asia is found. Not too far from the paper mill is a rayon factory which produces artificial fibers made from bamboo.
