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History in Dhaka

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, layers centuries of history across its neighbourhoods. The Mughal-era Lalbagh Fort rises near the Buriganga River, which has shaped the city's development for generations. The Central Shaheed Minar stands as a landmark of the 1952 Language Movement, while the Tomb of Ziaur Rahman and the Anti Terrorism Raju Memorial Sculpture mark more recent chapters. Bangabhaban now serves as the official residence of the head of state. Sites such as the Dhanmondi Shahi Eidgah, Tejgaon Airport, the Greek Memorial, and the National Stadium add further layers to Dhaka's layered past.

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