Curzon Hall
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A red-brick Indo-Saracenic building erected in 1904 under British rule, now home to the Faculty of Science at the University of Dhaka and a campus landmark.
Curzon Hall is named after Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India. Its foundation was laid in 1904, and it was originally planned as a town hall before becoming home to the Faculty of Science at the University of Dhaka. The red-brick façade blends Mughal-style arches and domes with European proportions, making it Dhaka's most classic Indo-Saracenic building. The lawn and pond in front are favorite gathering spots for students and a popular backdrop for wedding photos. The outer grounds are open to visitors, but the interiors of the teaching buildings are generally closed. It is a five-minute walk from the Central Shaheed Minar.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day (campus area)
Nearby sights
- Central Shaheed Minar
- Hussaini Dalan
- Suhrawardy Udyan
- Baitul Mukarram National Mosque
- Star Mosque
- Bangladesh National Museum
- Dhakeshwari Temple
- Bara Katra