Central Bazar


The Central Bazar is a warren of alleyways between the lower ends of Jubilee and Station Rds. It’s almost impossible not to lose your way among the densely packed rows of clothing shops, but it’s a lot of fun trying to find your way out again.


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4. Sadarghat

0.71 MILES

As in Dhaka, the city’s oldest area is the waterfront part called Sadarghat, and as in Dhaka, it’s a cacophony of sensual assaults. The early arrival of…

6. Zia Memorial Museum

1.06 MILES

This museum is rather unexpectedly housed in a mock-Tudor mansion. Among its much-revered collection is the microphone and transmitter with which…

8. Ethnological Museum

1.18 MILES

The interesting Ethnological Museum has displays on Bangladesh’s tribal people. Unfortunately, it isn’t always open when it should be. Some of the…