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Ahsan Manzil
আহসান মঞ্জিল · Bangshal, Old Dhaka, Dhaka district, Dhaka Division
Community-reported — From edited or community sources such as Wikipedia/OpenStreetMap; not official.From edited or community sources such as Wikipedia/OpenStreetMap; not official.Last verified: October 13, 2026
Introduction
The riverfront residence of the Nawabs of Dhaka on the Buriganga river; now a museum. Also known as the 'Pink Palace' for its colour.
How to get there
From anywhere in Dhaka, go to Gulistan and on into Old Dhaka; within walking or rickshaw distance of Gulistan.
Important notes
- Closed Thursdays. Hours: Sat-Wed 10:30-16:30 (ticket sales stop 16:00), Fri 15:00-19:00. Entry: Bangladeshi adult 40 BDT, child 20, SAARC 300, foreign 500, plus 4% service charge.Official sourceExpiry note: Fees and hours change - check the official ticket portal before travellingSource: Ahsan Manzil Museum — সরকারি টিকেট পোর্টাল
- Beside Sadarghat launch terminal on the Buriganga. Local buses serve the Sadarghat/Ray Saheb Bazar corridor; cycle rickshaws are the practical way to cover the final narrow lanes. Rickshaw fares are negotiated.Community-reportedSource: Trip.com — Ahsan Manzil visitor notes
The honest truth about costs
Museum entry prices are set by the Bangladesh National Museum/Directorate of Archaeology — confirm current prices. Usually closed one day a week.
What you will need to budget for
- Getting there (bus, train, launch or air fare)
- Stay (per night, per room)
- Food (per person, per day)
- Entry tickets and local transport
- A small buffer for the return journey
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Sources
- Ahsan Manzil — Wikipedia (encyclopedia, retrieved October 13, 2026)
- OpenStreetMap Nominatim (community map, retrieved October 13, 2026)
- Ahsan Manzil Museum — সরকারি টিকেট পোর্টাল (government, retrieved October 16, 2026)
- Trip.com — Ahsan Manzil visitor notes (community map, retrieved October 16, 2026)
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