Loading...When we think of Dhaka University, several images come to mind. Among them is the iconic Curzon Hall. Not only is it one of the most recognized landmarks of the university, but Curzon Hall is also an important historical monument in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Over the years, it has witnessed many significant moments in history. Today, the hall is used by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Biological Sciences at Dhaka University for classrooms and examination halls.
Curzon Hall’s foundation stone was laid on February 14, 1904, by the then Viceroy and Governor-General of India, Lord George Curzon. The building was named after him in honor of his efforts. The following year, in 1905, Bengal was partitioned, and Dhaka became the capital of the newly created province of East Bengal and Assam.
In 1911, after the reversal of the partition (Bongo Bhang), the building was used as the Dhaka College building. After the establishment of Dhaka University in 1921, the hall began to be used as part of the university’s Science Faculty and continues to serve that purpose today. The two-story brick building, carefully built in a spacious garden, features a large central hall. On both the east and west sides of the hall, there are additional structures with numerous rooms surrounded by verandas.
The exterior of Curzon Hall is painted red. In front of the building, there is a spacious garden, and a wide road runs from west to east, cutting through the green space. Behind the building, there is a large pond, with the main building of Sher-e-Bangla Fazlul Haque Hall situated on the western shore. This two-story building is considered one of Dhaka’s finest architectural masterpieces.
Architects believe that the design of Curzon Hall shares similarities with the architecture of the fort at Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar. Although it is primarily used for academic purposes by Dhaka University, Curzon Hall has also become a popular recreational spot for both students and tourists from around the world. Every afternoon, the area around the hall is filled with hundreds of students and visitors, chatting and enjoying the peaceful environment.
Considered one of Dhaka’s finest pieces of architecture, Curzon Hall combines European and Mughal architectural styles in a beautiful fusion. This is particularly evident in the horse-shoe shaped and notched arches at the northern entrance. The building merges traditional art with modern craftsmanship, with its arches and domes resembling Islamic architectural influences that likely transitioned from Western to Islamic architectural styles.
How to Reach:
Curzon Hall can easily be reached by rickshaw from either Gulistan or Shahbagh in Dhaka.
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