Buckland Bund, Dhaka

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Buckland Bund is a historically significant architectural creation situated by the Buriganga river bank of Old Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was constructed by Charles Thomas Buckland in 1864 who was the commissioner of Dhaka during that period. ()

Coordinates: 23°41'13"N, 90°23'49"E

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Day trips

Buckland Bund – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ahsan Manzil, Bara Katra, Port of Dhaka, Ruplal House.

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Landmark palace of the Dhaka Nawabs
Ahsan Manzil, Dhaka
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Palace
Bara Katra, Dhaka
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Harbor, Piers and boardwalks, Boat or ferry
Port of Dhaka, Dhaka
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1.6 miNE
Palace
Ruplal House, Dhaka
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1.8 miN
Church
Armenian Church, Dhaka
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1.8 miNE
Park
Bahadur Shah Park, Dhaka
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1.8 miN
Archaeological site
Chhota Katra, Dhaka
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1.9 miNE
Church
St Thomas Church, Dhaka
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2.1 miN
Shopping, Market
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1.8 miN
Mosque
Shaista Khan Mosque, Dhaka
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Universities and schools
Kabi Nazrul Government College, Dhaka
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