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General Information:
Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, has an interesting history and cultural background which is known to the whole world. The official language of Dhaka is Bangla and the local currency of is Taka. Once the city was part of India but was declared the capital of Bangladesh after the independence of the country. Today, Dhaka is the political, cultural and educational centre of the country located on the banks of the river Buriganga, known to the world as the land of mosques and Muslin. Know more about Dhaka on Allwonderscities.Com.
Tourist Attractions:
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Dhaka, with its rich history and architectural grandeur, offers an array of places of interest for the tourists visiting Dhaka. The most famous amongst these include - Suhrawardy Uddyan, Central Shahid Minar, Lalbagh Fort, Boroe Katra, National Museum, National Art Gallery, Botanical Garden, National Memorial, Sonargaon (29 km from Dhaka)
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Transportation:
The regular flights to and from Zia International Airport of Dhaka, connects the city with the rest of the world. The city also has well laid road connecting it with the rest of the cities in Bangladesh and also the Indian cities of Kolkata and Agartala. The city proper has a good network of public bus services and cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws.
Shopping:
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Hotels:
Dhaka is the city which offers everything at a really low price. Dhaka has shops for buying handicraft items as well as commodities for day to day use. Some places where you can go shopping are:
- Bashundhura Shopping Complex
- Bangla Pottery
- Upahar (Brass items)
- Stadium Arcade
- City Sales Centre
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Accommodation:
Dhaka, one of the most important cities of Asia, has a number of hotels and accommodation facilities for all tourists and eminent personalities visiting Dhaka. Some of them are:
- Raddison Water Garden (5-Star)
- Dhaka Sheraton hotel (4-Star)
- Pan Pacific Sonargaon (4-Star)
- Best Western La Vinci Hotel (3-Star)
Dhaka has an impressive number of restaurants offering local as well as international cuisines. Some of these are:
- Abakash
- Baily Garden Restaurant
- Castle
- Pacific Hotel (Indian, Bangladeshi, Chinese & Continental)
So enjoy your trip to Dhaka and get more information about the city on
Allwonderscities.Com.
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