Swadhinata Stambha

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Suhrawardy Udyan

Sports venue

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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 historical importance due to its association with key events in the country's history.

GREEK CENOTAPH

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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 280 metres southwest of Swadhinata Stambha.

Shri Shri Ramna Kali Temple

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The Ramna Kali Temple is a Hindu temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, that was originally built during the Mughal Empire. It was also known as the "Ramna Kalibari". The temple is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali. Shri Shri Ramna Kali Temple is situated 290 metres south of Swadhinata Stambha.

Places in the Area

Central Dhaka

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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.

Old Dhaka

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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.

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