Dhaka’s treasure trove
Dhaka Kendra, a private museum, continues to astound visitors with its huge collection showcasing the history of Old Dhaka, since its inauguration in 1997 at Mohini Das Lane. Nestled inside the building are rare antique collections from the past life of the city, from daily life artifacts of nobles to old photographs along with many other treasures, one would be amazed to see.
It could have passed as any other building of old town, except for its spacious green lawn that attracts a visitor at first sight. Nestled inside the building are rare antique collections of Old Dhaka, from daily life artifacts of nobles to old photographs along with many other treasures, one would be amazed to see.

The main gallery at Dhaka Kendra. Photo: Ananta Yusuf

Relics that bring to life the history and background of the nobles of the city. Photo: Ananta Yusuf
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A corner at Dhaka Kendra. Photo: Ananta Yusuf

Dhaka Kendra. Photo: Ananta Yusuf
The museum has an extensive collection of old photographs and relics that bring to life the history and background of the nobles of the city, alongside British documents, wedding saris from early 20th century, one of the first radios and television sets of the city, and many other everyday objects of that era.

The Panchayet (a local-council) gallery. Photo: Ananta Yusuf
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