History Of Ahsan Manzil Dhaka: The site was acquired in the 1830s by Khwaja Alimullah, father of Abdul Ghani, from the French. There was a French factory or trading centre on the site.

But Ahsan Manzil and neighbouring parts remained out of the acquired area. However, many poor descendants of the nawab family, as well as needy locals, continued to occupy the palace until the 1970s.

He was the man who built Ahsan Manzil, named after his son, Nawab Khwaja Ahsanullah (1846-1901). Subsequently, Nawab Ahsanullah's son was Nawab Khwaja Salimullah (1871-1915), a legendary politician.

The history and architecture of Ahsan Manzil are much celebrated. Beyond all that, there are riveting, lesser-known tales of the feasts that were hosted and the delicious foods that were served there.

Meanwhile, fines totaling Tk15,500 were collected in four cases in the Ahsan Manzil area, while Tk13,000 in fines were collected in two cases in the Dhanmondi 9/A area. Md Moniruzzaman, the DSCC ...

Sufi Festival 2025 set to unfold this Thursday. The much-anticipated Sufi Festival 2025 is set to take place at the historic Ahsan Manzil in Old Dhaka on Thursday (February 20).

Once the majestic residence of Dhaka’s Nawabs, Ahsan Manzil stood for an era where elegance defined how the privileged lived. 4w ago. Edison living: Quiet luxury meets urban intelligence.

Away from the limelight of the palatial mansion that is Ahsan Manzil, his grave can be found in an Old Dhaka graveyard at Begum Bazar. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.

The much-anticipated Sufi Festival 2025 is set to take place at the historic Ahsan Manzil in Old Dhaka on Thursday (February 20). The festival will run from 10am to 9:30pm.

People used to gather at Ahsan Manzil, Boro Katra, Choto Katra, and Hussaini Dalan to spot the crescent moon. Skip to main content. T. Thursday, March 13, 2025 . E-paper Today's ...