Shapla Square, Dhaka

Name: Shapla Square
Address: Dhaka, Bangladesh

#66 among attractions in Dhaka

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Shapla Square is a huge sculpture at the heart of Motijheel near the center of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It depicts a Shapla, the national flower of Bangladesh. The sculpture is surrounded by a fountain. ()

Local name: শাপলা চত্বর Coordinates: 23°43'36"N, 90°25'10"E

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মতিঝিল থানা (matijhila thana)Dhaka Bangladesh

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Shapla Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Bangabandhu National Stadium, Rose Garden Palace, Liberation War Museum.

0.5 miNW
National mosque with geometric archways
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Palace
Rose Garden Palace, Dhaka
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0.9 miNW
Museum, History museum, Military museum
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Forts and castles
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0.8 miS
Cemetery
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Temple
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0.7 miW
Museum
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0.9 miN
Museum, History museum
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0.5 miSE
Memorial
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0.6 miW
Museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shapla Square?

Nearby attractions include Bangabhaban, Dhaka (7 min walk), Motijheel - matijhila, Dhaka (7 min walk), Dilkusha, Dhaka (7 min walk), Notre Dame University Bangladesh, Dhaka (7 min walk).

How to get to Shapla Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shapla Square:

Bus

BRTC Kamalapur Bus Depot (12 min walk)
BRTCl Bus Terminal (13 min walk)

Train

Kamalapur Railway Station (15 min walk)