Motijheel
মতিঝিল
A horseshoe-shaped lake south of the city with the remains of a Nawab's palace gardens; now an ecological park with lake views, birdwatching and a nighttime light show.
Motijheel means 'Pearl Lake'. In the 18th century Nawab Nawazish Muhammad Khan and his wife Ghaseti Begum built a palace garden here; only a few structures, such as a mosque, survive. In 1765 the British East India Company gained the right to collect Bengal's taxes here. It is now an ecological park with walking paths, boating and evening light shows. Entry costs about 20 to 50 rupees. It is about 4 km from the Hazarduari.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Jahan Kosha Cannon
- Khushbagh
- Katra Masjid
- Fauti Masjid
- Wasif Manzil
- Hazarduari Palace
- Madina Mosque
- Bachhawali Tope