Lalbagh Fort

Seeing the Sites of Dhaka

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February 4th 2023
Weekends in Bangladesh are Friday and Saturday due to the Muslim religion. As I write this on Saturday evening, it feels like Sunday evening knowing the work week begins again tomorrow. I spent part of my first weekend exploring historical sites on the outskirts of Dhaka. My first stop was Lalbagh Fort. This fort was built in 1670s as part of the Mughal Empire which is known for its reddish or ... read more

Asia » Bangladesh » Dhaka

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Bangladesh came into existence in 1971 when Bengali East Pakistan seceded from its union with West Pakistan. About a third of this extremely poor country floods annually during the monsoon rainy season, hampering economic development.... ... read more