Curzon Hall, Dhaka
Curzon Hall, named after Lord Curzon (Viceroy and Governor-General of India, 1899 – 1905) who laid the foundation stone in 1904, was originally intended to be a town hall. Now, as part of the school of science of the University of Dhaka, it has become an emblem of educational tradition of Bangladesh due to its significance in education during the post-independence era of the country as well as afterwards. Curzon Hall is a structure in Dhaka , Bangladesh, that has an extremely fascinating history. It was significant in many political battles and is today a vital part of traditional education. The University of Dhaka has a School of Science division, of which the Curzon Hall is a part thereof. Its massive structure stands as a monument to the heritage of education in the city. Thus a dream that did not come true for its creator became as important as its original purpose was meant to be. Visiting Curzon Hall is not only a journey into the past, but it is an architect...
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