Dhaka Host The Opening Ceremony World Cup Cricket 2011

Host The Opening Ceremony World Cup Cricket 2011 Dhaka

The ICC World Cup Cricket 2011 opening ceremony held Dhaka on Thursday. This ICC World Cup Cricket 2011 opening ceremony held after 15 years the showpiece event in cricket will be again held in the sub continent.

 

 

 

The Dhaka is the Capital of Bangladesh is well prepared for the most prestigious show in their history of cricket. The Bangabandhu National Stadium will host the opening ceremony that is expected to be a two hour show consisting of song, dance and laser shows.

 

 

Bryan Adams, world famous rock star, will perform at the event. Besides this, Indian singers Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy will also show their skills on stage.

After two days, Bangladesh will clash with India in the opening game at Mirpur. 13 venues at three countries will provide unlimited entertainment for 43 days.

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Birds of Bangladesh

We search many journal and find out the avifauna of Bangladesh includes a total of 466 species, of which 1 has been introduced by humans, and 7 are rare or accidental. 8 species listed are extirpated in Bangladesh and are not included in the species count. 35 species are globally threatened.

1. Great-Crested-Grebe

2. Red-tailed Tropicbird

3. Spot-billed Pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) in Uppalapadu

4. Red-footed Booby (Sula sula)

5. Indian Cormorant

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Liberation Memorial in Bangladesh

Liberation Memorial

The Dhaka city suffered considerable damage during the year of 1971 war for independence from Pakistan before becoming the capital of newly independent Bangladesh in late 1971.

 

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Sonargaon the ancient capital of the period of Isa Khan's kingdom

Sonargaon was the ancient capital of the period of Isa Khan's kingdom in Bengal. The kingdom in Bengal Isa Khan's Capial sonargaon is located near the current day city of Narayanganj, Bangladesh. The great Muslim traveler Ibn Battuta visited this ancient capital in the 14th century. Sonargaon is the eastern terminus of the Grand Trunk Road, which was built by Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century, and Sonargaon extends approximately 2500 kilometres across northern India and Pakistan to Peshawar in Pakistan's North-West Frontier Province.

Sonargaon about 29 km from Dhaka zero point, Sonargaon is one of the oldest capitals of Bengal. It was the seat of Deva Dynasty until the 13th century. From then onward till the advent of the Maghals, Sonargaon was a subsidiary capital of the Sultanate of Bangal. Among the ancient monuments still intact are the Tomb of Sultan Ghiasuddin 1399-1409 A.D., the shrines of Panjpirs and Shah Abdul Alla and a beautiful mosque in Goaldi village. A folk-art Museum has been established at Sonargaon in the of Jainul Abadin Karushilpa Faundation.

In the area of sonargaon under-construction 'Banglar Taj Mahal' in Narayanganj attracts huge crowd taht place as people enjoying Eid holiday throng to see the replica of Taj Mahal, being built at a cost of around Tk 400 crore.

Historic places

1. Ruins of Bara Sardar Bari, a building at Sonargaon, Isa Khan's capital

2. Ruins of Sonargaon, Isa Khan's capital

3. Sonargaon's `Lok Shilpa Jadughar', was a part of ancient capital Isa Khan's capital.

4. The Panam City was the center of the upper-middleclass people of 19th century Sonargaon.

5. Musa Khan's Masjid, the Mosque beside the grave of Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah in Shahidullah Hall of the University of Dhaka is a marked work and the Mosque was made by Isa Khan or son of him, Musa Khan.

6. The Fort of Hajiganj was the main tactical fort of Isa Khan in front of Meghna, Shitalakhya and Brahmaputra.

7. The fort across the river, few miles away in the capial of Sonargaon.

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Ahsan Manzil is a historical heritage site of Bangladesh

Ahsan Manzil is the property of Dhaka Nawab Estate. Ahsan Manzil is a historical heritage site of Bangladesh in old Dhaka.

It was the residence of the Nawabs family of Dhaka. The construction of the Ahsan Manzil was begun in 1859 and completed in 1872. Abdul Ghani named it Ahsan Manzil after his son Nawab Khwaja Ahsanullah. The newly built palace first came to be known as the Rang Mahal. When in 1952 the Dhaka Nawab State was acquired under the East Bengal Estate Acquisition Act, it became impossible for the successors of the Nawabs to maintain the palace due to financial constraints. Nawab Khwaja Habibullah started living at Paribag Green House soon after the acquisition of the zamindari. After Nawab family termination the Ahsan Manzil was long time abondoned. Now it is turned into a museum. The beautiful house bears the rich cultural and historical heritage. It is an important Moghal monument of the 19th century. This Estate constructed of red sandstone. It is tow-storied superior building. It has 31 rooms with 23galleries displaying portraits, furniture and household articles used by the Nawabs.

There are many foreigners come to visit this visiting with our countries historical heritage sites this Nawab Estate ‘Ahsan Manzil’. Many bangladeshi are also come to see this palace.

“The Ahsan Manzils” museum is very nice of his every part. This museum decorated to used by the Nawabs household many articles. This Estates second floor decorated for museum. There has a Model, Octagonal Table, Ivory works, Elephant skull with Tusk, Electric Meter, Electric kettle, Inaugural ceremony of Dhaka electric supply, Founder leaders of the all India Muslim Leagues photo (1906), State bed room, War-materials, Rocking chair etc.

I really pleased to see the museums all display. Like;
Model: Silver, Filigree work.
Ahsan Manzil palace before the tornado of 1888 A.D. This model was purchased by the then Dhaka Nawabe Estate.
Length: 14''
Width: 14 ¾"
Weight:326 Tola (3786gm)
19th century A.D.

“The Ahsan Manzils” museum's some photos are given following :

Octagonal Table: Metal Table with Tortoise-legs used by the Nawabs.

19th century A.D. Have a photo of founder leaders of the all India Muslim league (1906). Have fruit- Dish(german silver porcelain and metal), Soap-case(metal), Pot with LID(metal), Otto-pot (silver), Rose-water sprinkler(silver), Aftaba (metal), Surahi (metal), Hukaa vase(metal), LID of the chillum (metal), Dry Battery(porcelain), Jug(porcelain), Electric meter(metal), Electric Kettle(metal), Flower-vase, Hukkah vase, Spotton (metal), Khasdan (silver),  Pandan (metal), Candle stand(object used by the Nawabs), Water Tup(metal), Water glass,  Inaugural ceremony of Dhaka Electric Supply(Imagined painding, 7 December,1901 A.D) etc.

Elephant Skull with Tusk: Among many elephant this named "Feroz Jung" was very faithful and favorites to Nawab Abdul Ghani.

State bed room: This state bed room have a bed, Almirah, Dressing-table etc.
I astonished to see the museum and enjoying we are all.

Ahsan Manjil
Information Officers (According to the Information Right Act. 2009)
2) Ahsan Manzil Museum , Dhaka
Dr. Mohd. Alamgir
Deputy Keeper
Phone : +880-2-7391122
Entry Fee for single entry:  BDT 2.00(two) only
April to September
Saturday to Wednesday : 10:30  to 17:30
October to March
Saturday to Wednesday : 09:30 to 16:30
Friday : 15:30 to 19:30

Holidays :
Thursday and Government holidays.

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