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Dhaka’s Absolute Musts
Dhaka’s Absolute Musts
Try the local Bangladeshi dishes at any restaurant in Old Dhaka and sample the sweets called rasgulla and ledikeni.
THE BANGLADESHI CAPITAL DHAKA IS A CITY DESERVING OF THE EPITHET MEGACITY. HERE ARE A FEW TIPS IF YOUR TRAVELS HAPPEN TO TAKE YOU THERE.
• Tour the city in one of the three-wheeled rickshaws that are a major mode of transportation in Dhaka.
• Have a look at the fascinating Hindu handicrafts called shankhari in the incense-filled Shankharia Bazaar.
• Stop at the port city of Sadarghat on the River Buriganga that bisects the city and see the rural-to-urban transition with your own eyes.
• Go to the famous Sitara Mosque and see the 18th century mosaics.
• When you’re tired, take a break amid the exotic plants at Baldha Gardens.
HOW TO GO
Turkish Airlines has Istanbul-Dhaka-Istanbul flights 4 days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays). For more information:
www.turkishairlines.com
Have a look at the architecturally attractive Ahman Manzil Palace, a pink stone structure on the riverbank.
Try the local Bangladeshi dishes at any restaurant in Old Dhaka and sample the sweets called rasgulla and ledikeni.
