Dhaka University Central Library
The Dhaka University Library is the central library of the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, which started in 1921 with a collection of 18,000 books received from Dhaka College and Law College.Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Opening hours: Sunday—Thursday 8:00 AM—9:00 PM
- Type: Library
- Description: University of Dhaka academic library
- Also known as: “Dhaka University Library”
- Wheelchair access: yes
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Gurdwara Nanak Shahi and GREEK CENOTAPH.
Gurdwara Nanak Shahi
Gurdwara
Gurdwara Nanak Shahi is the principal Sikh gurdwara, located in Nilkhet, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located at the campus of the University of Dhaka and considered to be the biggest of the 9 to 10 gurdwaras in the country. Gurdwara Nanak Shahi is situated 110 metres west of Dhaka University Central Library.
GREEK CENOTAPH
Photo: Gangulybiswarup, CC BY 3.0.
Greeks were the last among European merchants to come to Bangladesh. They came to Bangladesh around the 18th century. They constructed a memorial in Dhaka. GREEK CENOTAPH is situated 290 metres southeast of Dhaka University Central Library.
Suhrawardy Udyan
Park
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Suhrawardy Udyan is a national memorial and public space located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Originally known as Ramna Race Course, it holds significant historical importance due to its association with key events in the country's history. Suhrawardy Udyan is situated 390 metres east of Dhaka University Central Library.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Central Dhaka and Paltan.
Central Dhaka
Central Dhaka includes Motijheel, the centre of finance and business, the University of Dhaka, a historic area with a number of museums, and Tejgaon-Dhanmondi, home to large shopping malls, markets and a variety of eateries.
Paltan
Suburb
Paltan is a thana of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It is often said to be the center of Dhaka, dividing "Old Dhaka" and "New Dhaka". Paltan was made a thana in 2005 by then Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
Old Dhaka
Photo: Shmunmun, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Old Dhaka is a term used to refer to the historic old city of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, it was one of the largest and most prosperous cities of the Indian subcontinent, and the center of the worldwide muslin trade.
Dhaka University Central Library
- Categories: academic library, building, and education
- Location: Ward - 57, DCC (Kotwali), Dhaka District, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
23.73384° or 23° 44′ 2″ northLongitude
90.39477° or 90° 23′ 41″ eastOpen location code
7MMGP9MV+GWOpenStreetMap ID
node 2990994435OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=libraryOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=yesWikidata ID
Q630789
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In Other Languages
From Bengali to Spanish—“Dhaka University Central Library” goes by many names.
- Bengali: “ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় গ্রন্থাগার”
- Esperanto: “Biblioteko de Universitato de Dako”
- German: “Bibliothek der Universität von Dhaka”
- Russian: “Библиотека Даккского университета”
- Spanish: “Biblioteca de la Universidad de Daca”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Central Library Building I and থিয়েটার ভবন.
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Explore places such as Central Library Building II and DU Coffee Hut.
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