Lalbagh Fort

It was built in 1678 A.D. by Prince Mohammad Azam, son of Mughal emperor Aurangozeb. The fort was the scene of bloody battle during the first war of independence (1857 A.D.) when 250 sepoys stationed here backed by people revolted against british forces. Outstanding among the monuments of the Lalbagh are the tomb of Pari Bibi, Lalbagh mosque, audience hall and hammam khana (bathing place) of Nawab Shaista Khan now housing a museum.

Central Shahid Minar

Symbol of bengali nationalism, this monument was built to commemorate the martyrs of the historic languages movement in 21st February, 1952. It is now observed as International Mother Language Day across the world. Hundreds and thousands of people with floral wreaths and bouquets gather at this monument on bare feet on 21st February every year to pay homage in a solemn atmosphere. Celebration begins at zero hour of midnight.

National Memorial

Located under the unbound blue sky at Savar, suburb and 35km from Dhaka city, this memorial, designed by architect Moinul Hossain, is dedicated to the sacred memory of the million of unknown martyrs of 1971 war of liberation.

Martyred Intellectual Memorial

It is located in Mirpur which is built to commemorate the valiant intellectuals who were killed in 1971 just two days ahead of Victory Day.

National Poets Graveyard

Revolutionary poet Kazi Nazrul Islam died on 29 August 1976 and was buried here. The graveyard is adjacent to the Dhaka University Central Mosque.

Old High Court Building

Originally built as the residence of the British Governor, it illustrates a grave blend of European and mughal architect.

Sonargaon

About 29 km. from Dhaka, Sonargaon of 13th century A.D. is one of the oldest capitals of Bengal. A folk-arts and craft museum has been established here. Among the ancient monuments still intact ones are the tomb of Sultan Abdul Alla and a beautiful shabby mosque in Goaldi village.

Natore - Place of Dighapatiys Rajbari

About 40 km. from Rajshahi byroad is Natore, an old seat of Maharajas with a beautiful palace, now serving as the Uttara Ganabhaban (President's Official residence at the northern region). It was residence of the Dhigapatiya king. It is situated amid well-kept grounds, surrounded by a fine moat. The buildings are modern. These include a well-equipped guesthouse, an imposing gateway and a fine garden decorated with statues of white marble.