Ahsan Manzil
Old Dhaka
The 'Pink Palace' of the Dhaka Nawabs, now a museum with restored rooms, portraits and the story of 19th-century Dhaka — right on the bank of the Buriganga.
Insider tips
Walk down to the river afterwards and take a short boat ride from the ghats. Expect traffic around Islampur — a rickshaw from Sadarghat is easiest.
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