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Dhaka Division
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Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. Today's Dhaka has a long story of evolution. It was founded during the 10th century. It served as the Mughal capital of Bengal from 1608 to 1704. Before coming under British rule in 1765 it was a trading center for British, French, and Dutch colonialism. In 1905 it was again named the capital of Bengal, and in 1956 it became the capital of East Pakistan.
Dhaka is bounded by Gazipur and Tangail districts on the north, Munshiganj and Rajbari districts on the south, Narayanganj district on the east, Manikganj district on the west. Main rivers are Padma, Kaliganga, Dhaleshwari, Ichamati, Shitalakshya, Buriganga; small rivers are Bangshi, Turag, Balu, Elamjani, Alam, Bherujkha, Ramkrishnadi, Elisamari, Tulsikhali.
Dhaka (Town) stands on the bank of the river Buriganga. It consists of seven principal thanas (Dhanmondi, Kotwali, Motijheel, Ramna, Mohammadpur, Sutrapur and Tejgaon) and 14 auxiliary thanas (Gulshan, Lalbagh, Mirpur, Pallabi, Sabujbagh, Cantonment, Demra, Hazaribagh, Shyampur, Badda, Kafrul, Kamrangir Char, Khilgaon and Uttara), 130 wards and 725 mahallas. The district consists of 5 upazilas, 21 thanas, 3 municipalities, 77 union parishads, 1020 mouzas, 1863 villages. The upazilas are Dhamrai, Dohar, Keraniganj, Nawabganj and Savar.
Archaeological heritage and relics lalbagh fort and the tomb of Bibi Pari (1668), bara katra (1641), chhota katra and the tomb of Bibi Champa (1663), Ancient Fort and the palace of the Nawab (Jail Hospital, 1638), ahsan manzil (1872), husaini dalan (1642), Binod Bibi Mosque (1456 AD), Seven Domed Mosque (1676), Chawk Mosque (1676), Bibi Meher Mosque (1814), Armanitola Mosque (1716), Khawja Shahbaj Mosque (1679), Shayesta Khan Mosque (1664-78), Khawja Ambar Mosque (1677-78), Moriam Saleh Mosque (1706), Sitara Begum Mosque (1815), Farruk Shayer Mosque (1703-1704), Tara Mosque, Azimpur Mosque (1746), Kartalab Khan Mosque (1700-1704), Holy Rosary Church (1678), Setara Begum Mosque (1819), Bagmara Math (Nawabganj), Home stead of Raja Harish Chandra (eighteenth century, Savar), Shree Shree Sani Ashram and Math (1199 AD), Dhakeshwari Mandir (eventeenth century), Jaykali Mondir, Bahadur Shah Park, Nimtali Deuri (Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, 1765).
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Radisson Water Garden Hotel Dhaka, Dhaka
Airport rd, Mauza Joar Sahara, Dhaka 271 Bangladesh |
| The Radisson Water Garden Hotel (five star) Dhaka houses 206 well appointed guest rooms and suites segmented into three wings. All the guest rooms and suites have large work areas with complimentary High-Speed Internet, direct control air-conditioning, in-room safe, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities and ironing facilities, to name a few amenities. Whilst comfortable and casual, all the rooms and suites are set up for business travelers. From the smallest touches to the biggest features, the amenities of each room have been selected for their quality and functionality.
Amenities: Air Conditioning (In Room), Telephone, Television (Cable/Satellite), Television
Hotel Details: Common Area High speed Access, Health Club, Pool (Outdoor)
For booking: (880) 01911-672135 or 01712-849373)
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Dhaka Sheraton Hotel, Dhaka
1 Minto Rd, Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh |
The first renowned international five-star hotel in Bangladesh, Dhaka Sheraton Hotel stands proudly in the city*s most prestigious location. Through our modern facilities and friendly, personalized service, we have become the first-choice hotel for most international business and leisure travelers visiting Dhaka. Our 288 guest rooms and suites range from convenient to deluxe, premium deluxe, and Executive Club Floor facilities with five categories of suites. Five different restaurants allow you to savor the best of local and international cuisine in Dhaka. Located just three kilometers from the downtown business district, we are also convenient to the lush surrounds of Dhaka*s famous Ramna Park and the Prime Minister?s office and ministerial residence. Come explore the Dhaka Sheraton Hotel!
Amenities: Air Conditioning (In Room), Newspaper (Free), Refrigerator, Iron, Telephone, Television (Cable/Satellite), Microwave Oven, Non-Smoking Rooms, Television, DVD/VCR, Daily Maid Service, Safe (In Room), Coffee Maker, Telephone (Voicemail), Kitchen/Kitchenette, Balcony/Terrace, Fitness Equipment, Mini-Bar |
Phone: (880)(2) 8330001, Fax: (880)(2) 8312975
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Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, Dhaka
107 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka 1215 Bangladesh |
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An oasis of luxury and tranquility in the heart of fast-growing Dhaka city, the majestic hotel provides extensive world class facilities and services to business travelers who expect comfort, efficiency and warm hospitality. Fine rstaurants, modern function rooms and exclusive sports facilities.
Amenities: Air Conditioning (In Room), Newspaper (Free), Refrigerator, Telephone, Television (Cable/Satellite), Microwave Oven, Non-Smoking Rooms, Television, Daily Maid Service, Fireplace, Safe (In Room), Coffee Maker, Kitchen/Kitchenette, Balcony/Terrace, Mini-Bar
Contact: +880 2 811 1005, Fax: +880 2 811 3324 |
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