21 March 2009

Trip to Comila, Moinamati, Sonargaon, Dhaka

During our two-week break, we had a chance to visit several interesting sites to the East of Dhaka and in the city, including some Buddhist ruins from the 8th century.  Here are a few pictures.

Star Mosque in Dhaka

Bangladesh National Assembly Building

Ahsan Manjil (The Pink Palace) in Dhaka

Shrine at Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka
(Constructed by the son of Mughal Emperor)

Old Capital Building in Sonargaon
(Capital of Bengal before British arrival)
Hindu Guru (holy man) at Durga Temple in Comila

Excavation of 8th Century Buddhist Temple and Monastery near Moinamati 

Ruins of 8th Century Buddhist Temple at Monastery near Moinamati

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