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:: Institute of Arts and Crafts Situated in the picturesque surroundings of Shahbagh. The Institute of Arts and Crafts has a representative collection of folk-art and paintings by artists of Bangladesh. :: Curzon Hall [Curzon Hall, Dhaka] Beautiful architectural building named after Lord Curzon. It now houses the Science Faculty of Dhaka University.- :: 1857 Memorial (Bahadur Shah Park) Built to commemorate the martyrs of the first liberation war (1857-59) against British rule. It was here that the revolting sepoys and their civil compatriots were publicly hanged. [Highcourt Building - Dhaka] :: Old High Court Building Originally built as the residence of the British Governor, it illustrates a happy blend of European and Mughal architecture. - :: National Zoo National Zoo is in Mirpur, 20 km. from the center of Dhaka besides the river Turag. Its open 10 am – 5 pm, 7 days a week, where you can see the animals of Bangladesh and some animals from abroad. This Zoo is also popularly known as Mirpur Zoo. Colorful and attractive collections of different local and foreign species of animals and birds including the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger are available here. :: Botanical Garden Botanical Garden is also situated in Mirpur just besides the National Zoo, built on an area of 205 acres of land. [Botanical Garden - Dhaka] Approximately 50,000 plants and trees are there of 1200 species. Main attraction of this garden is rose garden. Approximately 300 species of roses are there in this garden. It is open 7 days a week. If you go to this garden, it is advisable you visit National Zoo at a same time. :: Baldha Garden Baldha Garden is established in old Dhaka named Wari, the unique creation of the late Narendra Narayan Roy, the property owner of Baldha; the year of establishment of this garden was on 1904. This garden has a rich collection of indigenous and exotic plants, which is one of the most exciting attractions for naturalists and tourists. A number of varieties tree are there in this garden. Near about 18,000 plants of 800 species are there in the garden. It is open from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, 7 days a week.