Greek Memorial, Dhaka
Facts and practical information
Greeks were the last among European merchants to come to Bangladesh. They came to Bangladesh around the 18th century. They constructed a memorial in Dhaka. It was constructed for the memory of the Greek merchants who died while in Dhaka. The Greek memorial was built around AD 1900, and appears like an ancient Greek temple; it is a small yellow structure on land owned by the Greek Community, which flourished in Dhaka in the 19th century. It is inside the Teacher-Student Centre of the University of Dhaka and stands alone on the main Shahbagh Avenue and faces Ramna Race Course. To its southern side is the Atomic Research Centre and to its north a student's centre. It is considered to be the only such structure extant outside Greece. ()
রমনা থানা (ramana thana)Dhaka
Greek Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bangladesh National Museum, Suhrawardy Udyan, Bangabandhu National Stadium, Shaheed Minar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Greek Memorial by public transport?
Bus
- Fulbaria Bus Depot (28 min walk)