Northbrook Hall Dhaka

In 1874, to commemorate the visit of the Governor General of India, George Baring Northbrook to Dhaka , Northbrook Hall (Northbrook Hall) was built in Farashganj area on the banks of the Buriganga River with a wonderful combination of Mughal architecture and European craftsmanship. Originally built as a town hall, Northbrook Hall was later converted into a public library and a club house called Johnson Hall. Since its construction, Northbrook Hall has been known as Lalkuthi to local people because of the red color of the building. On February 7, 1926, Dhaka Municipality felicitated Rabindranath Tagore at Northbrook Hall.

Northbrook Hall, built on one bigha of land, has 4 octagonal minarets, two on each side of the building. All the entrance doors on the north side of the main building are horseshoe-shaped and semi-circular. Uniqueness and diversity can be seen in the design of the south and north sides of Northbrook Hall, a monument to Muslim heritage. As a result, when seen from two sides for the first time, this building seems to be two separate buildings.

At present, Farashganj Sporting Club, Diabetic Association and the office of Ward Councilor No. 43 of City Corporation are located inside the premises of Northbrook Hall on Buriganga shore. And the road next to the building is still well known as Northbrook Hall Road. A well-preserved beautifying antique, Northbrook Hall lacks the grandeur of its past, but its pinnacles and wall art impress visitors.

From anywhere in Dhaka city, you can come directly from Gulistan or Sadarghat to Northbrook Hall or Lalkuthi by hiring a rickshaw.

There are more or less residential hotels in almost every area of ​​the capital Dhaka. Here you will find hotels from 5 star standard to standard hotels. Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Hotel La Meridien, Radisson Blue Water Garden etc. are notable among the 5 star hotels. Besides, there are numerous residential hotels in Bangabandhu Avenue, Fakirapool, Paltan, Gulistan and Old Dhaka.

One can taste a variety of delicacies including Hajir Biryani at the famous Kazi Alauddin Road in Old Dhaka, Pistachio Nut Sorbet at Hotel Royal, Nanna's Chicken Polao at Becharam Deuri Road, Mohan Mia's Juice with Lalbagh Shahi Masjid and Hanif's Tehri.

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