Ahsan Manzil
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The pink-hued palace of the Nawab of Dhaka on the banks of the Buriganga River, now a branch of the National Museum, displays the life and history of the royal family.
Built in 1872 as the palace of the Nawab family of Dhaka, Ahsan Manzil faces the Buriganga River with its pink facade and central dome, making it the most photogenic building in Old Dhaka. The All-India Muslim League was founded here in 1906. It is now a branch of the Bangladesh National Museum. Its 31 galleries recreate the ballroom, dining room, and reception rooms as they once were, with royal furniture, portraits, and objects. Foreign visitors pay about 500 taka, and photography is not allowed inside. It can be combined with Sadarghat Ferry Terminal and the Star Mosque for a one-day tour of Old Dhaka.
Opening hours
Sat–Wed 10:30–17:30; Fri 15:00–19:30; closed Thu
Nearby sights
- Shankhari Bazar
- Sadarghat
- Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection
- Star Mosque
- Bara Katra
- Hussaini Dalan
- Curzon Hall
- Lalbagh Fort