Some very ornate architecture in Old Dhaka. Had I actually listened on our walking tour, I could provide an informative account of the history of this impressive building. Instead the general impression I came away with is that it dates back to the colonial period, a lot of people live there now (the profusion of power/phone lines also speaks to this) and that the current tenants would generally prefer something nice and new to something … old. Because of this, and because of the very high population density, most historical buildings in Dhaka are in danger of being torn down to make way for new high-rises.
