Pink palace Ahsan Manjil

Outside view of Ahsan Manjil Museum

 History

Caption: Visitors are standing in front of Pink Palace

The beautiful palace was the residence of Dhaka Nawab who was actually influential Zaminders. Who were later prized with Nawab title by the British due to their good relationship with them and their weathy condition. Nawab Khaja Alimulla Mia bought the area from French, which was their arsenal. Alimulla Mia constructed their residence and the grand son of Nawab Khaja Ahsan Ullah renovated the residence and designed it as palace, which was later named after him. It was renovated in 1982in present shape and into a museum. Situated in a beautiful site on the bank of the river the Buriganga. It has 31 rooms and 23 galleries displaying portraits, furniture, household article and utensils used by the Nawabs. Almost all the viceroys, Governors and Lieutenant Governors of British India who visited Dhaka spent some time at the Ahsan Manzil.

Opening Times:

Saturday :    10 a. m – 4p.m

Sunday:        10 a. m – 4p.m        

Monday :     10 a. m – 4p.m

Tuesday:      10 a. m – 4p.m

Wednesday: 10 a. m – 4p.m

Friday        :  4 p. m – 7p. m

Holyday  - Thursday