Ahsan Manzil was the official residence of the Dhaka Nawab Family, built between 1859-1872 along the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The palace was constructed in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture style. It has been converted into a national museum, housing 23 galleries that display artifacts from the Nawab family's lifestyle. Visitors can easily access Ahsan Manzil by rickshaw or public transport from Motijheel in Dhaka for about 30 BDT.

4. The past glory of Dhaka

5. Ahsan Manzil (Bengali: আহসান মঞ্জিল, Ahsan Monjil) was the official
residential palace and seat of the Dhaka Nawab Family.[1] This
magnificent building is situated at Kumartoli along the banks of
the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The construction of this
palace was started in 1859 and was completed in 1872.[1] It was
constructed in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture. It has been
designated as a national museum
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6. Built in 1872 and standing on the river
Buriganga, this stately building
offers the visitors a feeling of the life-
style of the Nawabs of Dhaka. Sometimes
known as the Pink Palace, this building
now houses a splendid museum.
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7. How to go??
You can visit Ahsan Manzil very easily through
rickshaw and public transport with minimum
cost of 30 BDT from Motijheel in Dhaka. its
just few minutes of distance apart from the
Jagannath University.

8. Ahsan manzil without dome in 80’s:

9. Ahsan Manzil at Asulia Heritage Park:

10. *Let’s go through the nook and corner
of Ahsan manzil:
It has 31 rooms with a huge dome atop
which can be seen from miles around. It
now has 23 galleries in 31 rooms displaying
of traits, furniture and household articles
and utensils used by the Nawab.

11. Schedule for the visitors:
April to September:
Saturday to Wednesday : ( 10.00 AM – 18.00 PM)
October to March:
Saturday to Wednesday : ( 9.00AM-17.00PM)
Friday: (3.00 PM-8.00PM)
Holidays: Thursday and government holidays.

12. প্রবেশমূল্যAdult:
BDT 5
Child ( Under 12 years old ): BDT 2
Foreigner: BDT 75
SAARC domestic visitors: BDT 5
Student & abnormal people : Free ( Student need pre-permission)

13. Conclusion: