The Old High Court Building in Dhaka is situated at High Court Street, opposite the picturesque Curzon Hall. It was constructed in the beginning of the 20th century and designed by Chishty Brothers Architects and Engineers in Renaissance architectural style. It served as an official residence and governmental office before coming the High Court Building after the division of India in 1947.
This is the finest example in Dhaka of the European Renaissance style with few or no Mughal features.
Present condition
It is now under the control of Supreme Court. Now it is divided into two parts, one part is being used for crime tribunal and the other part for law commission.
Address
The Old High Court is situated at High Court Street, opposite the picturesque Curzon Hall, and skirting the Ramna Green, Dhaka.
References
Further reading
Ahmed Nazimuddin, Edited by Sanday John, Buildings Of The British Raj In Bangladesh, p.41, ISBN984-05-1091-6, University Press Limited
McAdam Marika, Lonely Planet Bangladesh (Country) Travel (Guide), p.50, ISBN1-74059-280-8, Published By Lonely Planet, 5th ed
Mamun Muntasir, Dhaka Smirti Bismritir Nagari, p.154, ISBN984-412-104-3, Published by Monirul Hoque, 4th ed, January 2004
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