Dhaka Gate

Dhaka Gate: Old monument, new life

This old image portraying Dhaka Gate has a rustic vibe — with the grass and pathway and the elephants.

Dhaka Gate to return to its past glory

Once upon a time, it used to mark the terminus of the largest city of undivided Bengal; currently it lies uncared for, surrounded by bushes, covered by posters, in a shadowy corner of Dhaka University campus.

Plight of Dhaka Gate (video)

Mir Jumla Gate, popularly known as Dhaka Gate, remains uncared for as years pass by. Abandoned, time is eating away the magnificent Mughal architecture now - hiding in plain sight.

January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024

Dhaka Gate: Old monument, new life

This old image portraying Dhaka Gate has a rustic vibe — with the grass and pathway and the elephants.

July 14, 2022
July 14, 2022

Dhaka Gate to return to its past glory

Once upon a time, it used to mark the terminus of the largest city of undivided Bengal; currently it lies uncared for, surrounded by bushes, covered by posters, in a shadowy corner of Dhaka University campus.

May 5, 2015
May 5, 2015

Plight of Dhaka Gate (video)

Mir Jumla Gate, popularly known as Dhaka Gate, remains uncared for as years pass by. Abandoned, time is eating away the magnificent Mughal architecture now - hiding in plain sight.

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