Old Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is the oldest and most traditional part. Rich in a wonderful blend of history, culture, and architecture, Old Dhaka is not just a place, it is a feeling, a tradition that is passed down from generation to generation.

Old Dhaka is covered in the pages of history

Since Dhaka was declared the capital during the Mughal period in 1608, the importance of this city continued to grow. Every brick and stone of old Dhaka is a witness of history. At the heart of the city lies the glory and valor of the original Dhaka. Historical architectural monuments such as Dhakeswari Temple, Hosseini Dalan, Lalbagh Fort, Armenian Church, Ahsan Manzil etc. are reminders of that rich past even today.

The influence of Mughal, British, and Arabic architectural styles is noticeable in the old buildings here. Some of these buildings are still preserved, bringing the past to life. Historic buildings like Ahsan Manjil and Lalbagh Fort are among the architectural landmarks of Old Dhaka.

Old Dhaka has long been known as the commercial center of Bangladesh. The various markets here like Chowk Bazar, Islampur cloth market are still busy commercial centers. Also, Old Dhaka has a huge collection of various handicrafts and ancient crafts.

People here live their festivals well known. Various religious and social festivals including Eid, Puja, New Year are celebrated here with colorful arrangements. In particular, the ‘Shakrain’ or kite festival is a unique tradition of Old Dhaka, where the sky is filled with colorful streams of kites. Not only that, the food of Old Dhaka is also a big part of its heritage. Biryani, Kebab, Khichuri, various sweet dishes and especially ‘Bakarkhani’ – these dishes are part of the glorious heritage of old Dhaka. People are more attracted to the food here not only because of its taste, but because of its traditional method of preparation.

Hence the old Dhaka tradition and a priceless history scattered in its every corner. It is our responsibility to sustain and preserve this history. The heritage of old Dhaka is our identity,