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The National Botanical Garden at Mirpur-2, Dhaka, founded in 1961, covers about 84 hectares beside the National Zoo and with the National Herbarium is the country's largest plant conservation centre.
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National Botanical Garden (জাতীয় উদ্ভিদ উদ্যান)
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In short
Founded in 1961 at Mirpur-2, Dhaka's National Botanical Garden covers about 84 hectares beside the National Zoo and, with the National Herbarium, is the country's largest plant conservation centre. Two to three hours suits a walk among the trees, and it can be combined with the zoo next door.
The National Botanical Garden of Bangladesh is an 84-hectare garden at Mirpur-2, Dhaka, founded in 1961 beside the National Zoo. With the National Herbarium it is the country's largest plant conservation centre, and it suits morning walkers, families and anyone curious about tropical plants and winter birds.
84 hectares run by the Forest Department
The garden covers about 84 hectares (210 acres) divided into 57 sections. The Forest Department under the Ministry of Environment and Forests manages it, and it is open all year. Baldha Garden in Wari, old Dhaka, is administratively part of the same national garden. The herbarium holds about 100,000 preserved specimens.
Giant water lilies, camphor and rare species
The living collection includes about 56,000 trees, herbs and shrubs and a large group of aquatic plants. Rare and exotic species include the giant water lily Victoria amazonica, camphor, white sandalwood, the African tulip tree, Anthurium crystallinum, the rabbit fern, Dombeya spectabilis, Ixora superba, Mussaenda luteola, Cissus quadrangularis and elder. A propagation area and a tissue culture laboratory raise rare plants, starting with orchids.
Rose garden, lake and winter migratory birds
Visitors head for the rose garden, the lake and its bridge, a watch deck and an artificial waterfall. In winter thousands of migratory birds settle on the water. Early mornings bring walkers, joggers and yoga groups, while families and students fill the paths at weekends.
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🌳Established: 1961
📐Area: About 84 hectares
🌿Plants: About 56,000
📚Herbarium: About 100,000 specimens
🕐Time Zone: Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6)
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- Rose garden
- Lakes and watch deck
- Winter birdwatching
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Visit duration
2 to 3 hours
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- Go early in the morning when it is cool and quiet.
- Combine with the National Zoo next door.
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Mirpur, Dhaka; the National Zoo next door makes an easy pairing.
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November to February
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
General
At Mirpur-2 in Dhaka, next to the Bangladesh National Zoo.
About 84 hectares, or around 210 acres.
The Forest Department under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
Species such as Victoria amazonica, camphor, white sandalwood and the African tulip tree.
Yes, the Bangladesh National Herbarium holds about 100,000 preserved specimens.
Yes, Baldha Garden in Wari is administratively part of the national garden.
Yes, thousands of migratory birds visit in winter.
Explore the area on this page lists 5 places around National Botanical Garden (জাতীয় উদ্ভিদ উদ্যান), with the distance to each.
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Timing & weather
In 1961.
Most visitors spend 2 to 3 hours at National Botanical Garden (জাতীয় উদ্ভিদ উদ্যান).
The best months to visit National Botanical Garden (জাতীয় উদ্ভিদ উদ্যান) are November to February. The best days and times of day are covered under When to visit on this page.
Booking
57 sections.
About 56,000 trees, herbs and shrubs.
Getting there
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is the airport for National Botanical Garden (জাতীয় উদ্ভিদ উদ্যান), about 6.6 km away in a straight line.