Dhaka is, and has been, a centuries-old cradle of intangible treasures, preserving culture and heritage through art and ...

The magnificent Ahsan Manzil, the seat of Dhaka's erstwhile nawabs overlooking the Buriganga River, is a must-see place for a glimpse into Bangladesh's centuries-old past. Nawab Abdul Ghani (1813-1896 ...

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).

The Ahsan Manzil in the aftermath of the devastating tornedo, Dhaka, 1888. Writer’s collection. Photo: Johnston & Hoffmann, Calcutta ...

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.

A side view of the magnificent Ahsan Manzil, the former palace of the Nawabs of Dhaka. Nawab Khwaja Abdul Ghani built Ahsan Manzil in 1872 on the bank of the River Buriganga in Old Dhaka.

Overlooking the river Buriganga in the old town of Dhaka, stands a fine piece of architecture - Ahsan Manzil - one of the first concrete structures to have been built in Bengal. It used to be the ...

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has conducted mobile courts in the road and adjoining areas in front of Ahsan Manzil and in Dhanmondi 9/A area to remove illegal shops and kitchen markets. DSCC ...

As the head of the Nawab family at Ahsan Manzil, the politician, ... According to Banglapedia, he died in the year 1915, in Kolkata, from where his body was brought back to Dhaka. ...

A day spent in old Dhaka does not necessarily have to involve you guzzling amazing food down your gullet. While it can and should be on your to-do list, let’s not forget that old Dhaka is home to two ...

You have obviously heard of Ahsan Manzil; probably visited this palatial mansion too. This grand edifice, named after Khwaja Ahsanullah, was once the home of the Nawab family. Nawab Ahsanullah is ...