Ahsan Manjil museum in Old Dhaka

Ahsan Manjil museum

Ahsan Manjil was built in 1872 and standing on the river Buriganga. Ahsan Manjil stately building offers the visitors a feeling of the life-style of the Nawabs family of Dhaka. Sometimes known as the Pink Palace, Ahsan Manjil building now houses a splendid museum.

Ahsan Manjil was the residence of the Nawabs. Nawab Abdul Gani renovated this building in the year 1872 and named it after his son Khaza Ahasanullah.

On the bank of river Buriganga in Dhaka the Pink majestic, Ahsan Manjil has been renovated and turned into a museum recently. Ahsan Manjil is an epitome of the nation's rich cultural heritage. Todays renovated Ahsan Manjil a monument of immense historical beauty.

Ahsan Manjil has 31 rooms with a huge dome atop which can be seen from miles around. It now has 23 galleries in 31 rooms displaying of traits, furniture and household articles and utensils used by the Nawab.

Ahsan Manjil museum Open for public visiting from 9 am- 5 pm from Saturday to Wednesday and 3-5 pm on Friday. Thursday is close.