Domingo de recuerdo // A Memorable Day Exploring Dhaka

Today, I would like to share one such memorable day from my life in Dhaka. I do not visit Dhaka very often, but whenever I get the opportunity to go there, I enjoy exploring the city, especially when I am with friends. Dhaka is a huge city with many interesting places to visit, and having good company makes exploring it even more enjoyable.

Cover photo. A place in Bangladesh National Zoo, Dhaka

There are many memories in our lives that remain special even after a long time. Sometimes it is not a very big event that makes a day memorable. Spending time with good friends, visiting new places, and enjoying simple moments together can also create beautiful memories.

A beautiful road in the botanical garden

On this particular day, one of my friends took me to some famous places in Dhaka. Our first destination was the National Zoo in Mirpur. It was my first visit to the National Zoo, so I was quite excited to see it. The zoo is very large, and walking around different sections for a long time can be tiring. However, the experience was worth it.

My friend observing some donkies	Two donkey

Walking in the zoo	The cage of Royal Bengal Tiger

I saw different kinds of animals that I had previously seen mostly on television or in pictures. Seeing them in real life was a completely different experience. I enjoyed walking around the zoo, observing the animals, and discovering different parts of the place. Since it was my first visit, the whole experience felt new and exciting.

Tall trees and dense green foliage against an overcast sky in the botanical garden

After visiting the zoo, we went to the nearby Botanical Garden. The atmosphere there was completely different. The beautiful and unique plants, greenery, natural surroundings, and peaceful environment really impressed me. After spending time in the busy environment of Dhaka, being surrounded by nature felt refreshing.

Beautiful periwinkle flowers

White Bougainvillea in the garden

By the time we finished visiting the zoo and the Botanical Garden, it was already afternoon. But our day was not over yet. In the evening, my friend took me to Bengal Boi in Dhanmondi.

A beautiful gate

Bengal Boi is a bookstore where people can spend some peaceful time surrounded by books. There is also a space where visitors can relax and enjoy coffee. I liked the atmosphere of the place, especially because it offers something different from the usual busy environment of Dhaka. For people who love books, it can be a nice place to spend some quality time.

^{My friend, younger brother and myself in the botanical garden}

Memories like this remind me that happiness does not always come from something extraordinary. Sometimes a simple day, a good friend, a few new places, and some beautiful moments are enough to create a memory that stays with us for a long time.

Selfie taken at the National Zoo	A picture in the Bengal Book

I feel grateful that I had the opportunity to experience such a wonderful day. Alhamdulillah, this is one of those memories that I am happy to bring back and share today.

Invited: @pea07, @lirvic & @rauja apu.