Ahsan Monjil

INTRODUCTION:

Ahsan Manzil was the official residential palace and seat of the Dhaka Nawab Family. This magnificent building is situated at Kumartoli along the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The construction of this palace was started in the year 1859 and was completed in 1869. It is constructed in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture. To preserve the cultural and history of the area, the palace became the Bangladesh National Museum on 20 September 1992.

LOCATION:

Ahsan Manzil is Kumartoli, Shakara Waiz Ghat Bazar Old Dhaka. And Sutrapur Thana under Dhaka City Corporation.

Visiting Hours & Holidays:

April to September: Saturday to Wednesday : ( 10.00 AM - 18.00 PM)
October to March: Saturday to Wednesday : ( 9.00AM-17.00PM)
Friday: (3.00 PM-8.00PM)
Holidays: Thursday and government holidays.
Telephone: 7391122, 7393866