Suhrawardy Uddyan (Garden), Mausoleum of National Leaders, Banga-Bhaban, Parliament House, Ramna Park &Institute of Arts and Crafts

:: Suhrawardy Uddyan (Garden) ::

A Popular Park. The oath of independence of Bangladesh was taken here and Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheik Mujibur Rahman gave clarion call for independence on this occasion on the 7th March 1971. The place is famous for its lush verdure and gentle breezes. Eternal Flame to enliven the memory of the martyrs of our Liberation war has been blown here recently.

:: Mausoleum of National Leaders

Its located at the southwestern corner of Suhrawardy Uddyan, it is the eternal resting place of great national leaders, Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Haque, Hossain Shahid Suhrawardy and Khaja Nazimuddin. 

:: Banga-Bhaban ::

The official residence of the President, located in the city. One can have an outside view of this grand palace. 

:: Parliament House ::

Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (Parliament House) located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar has distinctive architectural features. Designed by the famous architect Louis I. Kahn, it may be called an architectural wonder of this region.

:: Ramna Park ::

A vast stretch of green garden surrounded by a serpentine lake near the Sheraton Hotel. 

:: Institute of Arts and Crafts ::

 

Situated in the picturesque surroundings of Shahbagh. The Institute of Arts and Crafts has a representative collection of folk-art and paintings by artists of Bangladesh.