History in Dhaka city

In times of Mughal rule, Dhaka, the capital current national and district namesake, was known as Jahangir Nagar. Over time, this site located on the river Buriganga passed to the British East India Company East was head of West Bengal and finally developed into a modern city where life is centered economic, political and cultural Bangladesh.

Although Dhaka is a destination that attracts thousands of tourists for its past, its urban infrastructure (characterized by impressive skyscrapers that are combined with old buildings), your offer on the transport and industrial and commercial diversity, this region also has a profile less enjoyable, which is determined by the high levels of crime, poverty and pollution.

Although social problems are serious, the environment of Dhaka, one of the most populated areas of the world, makes the trip in this area is pleasant and interesting to visitors, especially for those who love shopping.

Is that, for some years, the capital of Bangladesh has the Bashundhara City, a large shopping center which began to be built in 1998 and required an investment of close to one hundred million dollars.

In this surprisingly modern place composed of 21 levels, travelers can find about 2,500 shops and cafes, plus find underground gym, gardens, a theme park and cinema complex.