Central Shaheed Minar
📖 About This Attraction
The national monumental tribute commemorating the brave martyrs of the 1952 Bengali Language Movement, designed by painter Hamidur Rahman.
Located in the historic Dhaka Medical College campus grounds where students were fired upon on February 21, 1952, the Central Shaheed Minar symbolizes a mother standing with her fallen sons. Designed by sculptor Hamidur Rahman and artist Novera Ahmed, it is the epicenter of International Mother Language Day commemorations every February 21st.
🛡️ Travel Logistics & Ground Advisory
Standard domestic tourism access. Family friendly with regular tourist police patrol.
Town hub to attraction roundtrip. Always agree on fare before boarding.
🚆 Nearby Bangladesh Railway Stations
DA • Direct Distance: ~2.97 kmDCA • Direct Distance: ~10.42 kmDAA • Direct Distance: ~13.91 kmTourist Safety & Emergency 999
ℹ️ Visiting Facts & Intel
23.72690° N, 90.39800° E
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