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Dhaka

 
 

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Dhaka

Dhaka Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh The Star Mosque dates back to the first half of the 19th century; it takes its name from the porcelain blue stars that decorate its exterior. © Dinodia / age fotostock

In the last 30 years, Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has undergone a population explosion: it has gone from one to eight million inhabitants. It is one of the most populated cities in the world. The megalopolis has hundreds of thousands of "rickshaws" (bicycle taxis) in the middle of intense traffic. In Old Dhaka, the Pink Palace, dating from 1872, is one of the most interesting buildings (it was restored after a tornado). This museum tells the history of the country through the rajahs, the ruling classes, and has some remarkable paintings. It has a pretty view of the river Buriganga. It is worth taking a detour along Shankharia-Bazar street. You walk along a thoroughfare bordered by old houses sheltering an incalculable number of craftsmen, notably those who manufacture shell bracelets.

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Other reasons to go

  1.   Landscapes

  2.   Coasts

  3.   Arts and culture

  4.   Monuments

  5.   The fauna

  6.   The flora