Curzon Hall
Dhaka University’s red-brick Indo-Saracenic showpiece, opened in 1904 and named for a viceroy who opposed it.
📍 Location & access
🧭 Planning your trip
The best window for Curzon Hall is All year. November to February is the easiest season for travel across Bangladesh generally - cool and dry - while the monsoon between June and September is when the haors, waterfalls and hills are at their most dramatic.
How to reach: On the Dhaka University campus in central Dhaka; reachable by rickshaw, CNG or ride-share in about 20–30 minutes from most parts of the city.
Dhaka is known for capital city, Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, muslin heritage.
History
Laid as the foundation of a planned Dhaka college hall in 1904 by Viceroy Lord Curzon - the same official whose 1905 partition of Bengal it came to outlive in memory - the building was later absorbed into Dhaka University when it was established in 1921, and today houses the university’s science faculties.
✅ Tips for visiting
- The red-brick facade and domed arches are best photographed from the front lawn.
- Visit alongside a walk through the wider Dhaka University campus, including the Shaheed Minar and TSC.
- Avoid visiting during university exam periods, when campus access can be restricted.
🧭 Nearby
- Dhaka University campus
- Shaheed Minar
- TSC
- Ramna Park
Sunrise and sunset at Curzon Hall today
Useful for planning the golden hour - 11:36 of daylight.
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Architecture DhakaFrequently asked questions about Curzon Hall
Where is Curzon Hall?
Curzon Hall is in Dhaka district, Bangladesh, at 23.7267°N, 90.3958°E.
When is the best time to visit Curzon Hall?
The best season to visit Curzon Hall is All year.
What is Curzon Hall known for?
Dhaka University’s red-brick Indo-Saracenic showpiece, opened in 1904 and named for a viceroy who opposed it.
How do I get to Curzon Hall?
On the Dhaka University campus in central Dhaka; reachable by rickshaw, CNG or ride-share in about 20–30 minutes from most parts of the city.
How much does it cost to visit Curzon Hall?
Free to view from outside; interior access is generally limited to university use.