Lesson 3/33 min
Old names of landmarks and institutions
Areas, buildings and institutions
| Present name | Old name |
|---|---|
| Shahbagh | Bagh-e-Shahenshah (Khandokar) |
| RAJUK | DIT (Dhaka Improvement Trust) |
| Bangla Academy | Burdwan House |
| Nijhum Dwip | Baular Char |
| Lalbagh Fort | Aurangabad Fort |
| Asad Gate | Ayub Gate |
| Sher-e-Bangla Nagar | Ayub Nagar |
| Bahadur Shah Park (Zubair) | Victoria Park |
| SIRDAP (Zubair) | Chameli House |
| Prime Minister's Office (Zubair) | The old parliament building |
| Prime Minister's residence (Zubair) | Ganabhaban (Karatoa) |
| Meghna state guest house (Zubair) | Residence of Hanif Adamjee |
| Padma state guest house (Zubair) | Residence of Gul Mohammad Adamjee |
| Bangabhaban (Zubair) | Governor's House |
| Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Zubair) | Kurmitola Airport |
Watch out: Many names here appear in only one book (Zubair or Khandokar) and were not separately checked on the web. The ones used in the quiz (Bangla Academy, RAJUK, Asad Gate) agree in both books. The books print only ‘DIT’; it stands for Dhaka Improvement Trust.
Check yourself
What was the old name of Bangla Academy?
At a glance
- 1
Bangla Academy: Burdwan House; RAJUK: DIT.
- 2
Asad Gate: Ayub Gate; Sher-e-Bangla Nagar: Ayub Nagar.
- 3
Lalbagh Fort: Aurangabad Fort; Nijhum Dwip: Baular Char.
- 4
Bahadur Shah Park: Victoria Park; Bangabhaban: Governor's House (Zubair).